MPV_VRRK Communication Skills

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
doc. Christophe Gérard L. Cusimano (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Ing. Pavla Hradecká (seminar tutor)
doc. PhDr. Růžena Lukášová, CSc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Růžena Lukášová, CSc.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: PhDr. Ing. Pavla Hradecká
Supplier department: Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MPV_VRRK/01: Wed 10:00–11:50 MT205, except Wed 20. 9., except Wed 8. 11., P. Hradecká, R. Lukášová
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the formal French language used in the professional sphere and to develop their skills in using it in relevant practical communication situations.

Practical teaching is mainly focused on:
- broadening the general overview and deepening the students' ability to discuss selected social, economic and political topics
- development of selected communication skills related to professional application
- preparation for study and practical internship in public administration institutions in France (getting to know customs relating to the processing of the CV and the content of the motivation letter, getting to know habits of writing a French essay)

Language goals
The language goals are aimed at:
- expansion of vocabulary in selected thematic areas
- deepening knowledge of selected grammatical and lexical phenomena
- practicing and fixing the relevant pronunciation rules
Fulfillment of the language goals of MPV_VRRK is implemented within the framework of the fulfillment of its material goals.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student is able to:
- use formal French language and formulate appropriately stylistically depending on the context of the situation or the purpose of the text (curriculum vitae, cover letter, French essay)
- actively participate in discussions about social, economic and political topics
- lead a dialogue, formulate your opinions and positions and support them with coherent argumentation
- prepare your own CV and motivation letter
- apply knowledge of practiced grammatical and lexical phenomena and apply correct principles pronunciation
Syllabus
  • Thematic blocks reflect the substantive goals of the subject. Language goals are fulfilled within the framework and context of the realization of substantive goals.
  • 1. Principles of CV and cover letter preparation, French specifics.
  • 2. Principles of writing a French essay.
  • 3. Effective work communication (specifics of oral and written forms of communication, context of communication)
  • 4. Selected communication skills (asking questions, listening, argumentation; selective interview,...)
  • 5. Group discussion on selected social, economic and political topics
  • Within the above-mentioned thematic blocks, the language goals of the teaching are also continuously fulfilled (expanding the vocabulary, practicing selected grammatical and lexical phenomena and correct pronunciation, means of language continuity).
Literature
    required literature
  • GRÉGOIRE, Maïa and Alina KOSTUCKI. Grammaire progressive du français : perfectionnement : avec 600 exercices. [Paris]: CLE International, 2018, 287 stran. ISBN 9782090382099. info
  • PENFORNIS, Jean-Luc. Vocabulaire progressif du français des affaires : B1 intermédiaire : avec 250 excercices. 2e édition. Paris: Cle International, 2018, 175 stran. ISBN 9782090382228. info
  • PENFORNIS, Jean-Luc. Communication progressive du français des affaires : avec 250 exercices : intermédiaire A2 B1. Paris: CLE International, 2018, 159 stran. ISBN 9782090382259. info
  • KIDLESOVÁ, Zora and Janka PRIESOLOVÁ. Le français dans ľéconomie = Francouzština v hospodářství. Druhé vydání. Praha: Ekopress, 2010, 306 stran. info
  • KATEŘINA, Dvořáková. Francouzština pro firmy. Edika, 2007, 328 pp. info
    recommended literature
  • HOLLEVILLE, Stéphanie. Débattre en FLE : français langue étrangère : B1-C2. Paris: Ellipses, 2021, 255 stran. ISBN 9782340047501. info
Teaching methods
Teaching takes place in the form of seminars interspersed with partial theoretical inputs. Classical teaching methods (lectures) are used within the framework of theoretical inputs, activation methods (discussion, individual or group solving of tasks/problems) and training (role playing, case studies, etc.) are used within the skill-practical blocks.
Assessment methods
After passing the course, students are given a credit, the granting of which is conditional on:
- participation in seminars (max. 2 unexcused absences during the semester)
- by processing a CV, a motivation letter and an essay on a given topic
- completing other assigned tasks and taking part in seminars

If students commit a prohibited act, such as using various forbidden tools, cribbing, taking out any part of the exam or any other cheating, the teacher is allowed to interrupt an exam and to grade a student with F, FF or FFF according to the seriousness of the offence. The mentioned procedure relates to all the activities that are included in the final evaluation of the course (seminar work, essays, tests etc.).
Language of instruction
French
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Část výuky probíhá ve francouzštině.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2024.
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