ESF:MPJ_JII1Aa Foreign Language II/1 - E - Course Information

MPJ_JII1Aa Foreign Language II/1 - English

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Silvie Bilková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiřina Hrbáčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Kovaříková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Oplatková Plocková (seminar tutor)
Ing. Mgr. Blanka Pojslová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Eva Punčochářová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Erika Putnová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Markéta Kovaříková
Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Jurková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration

Timetable of Seminar Groups

MPJ_JII1Aa/01: Wed 12:00–13:50 S402, except Wed 3. 4., E. Putnová

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for active involvement in this course is mastering the language skills at B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students can improve their skills in the preparatory courses MPJ_JIIAA and MPJ_JIIBA. Students can test their knowledge by completing a self-evaluation on-line test MPJ_VTJ2 Entrance Test for a Language Course II.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 100 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 2/100, only registered: 0/100, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/100

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

there are 23 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display

Course objectives

Language II/1 English pays particular attention to the specialized language of economics seen as a basis of successful and effective business communication.
Knowledge acquired in this course will serve as a basis for the follow-up course in the summer term which is finished by an exam at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Learning outcomes

In the course the students will acquire the ability to
- understand and use basic business terminology,
- understand specialized texts and identify and interpret their main ideas
- take part in conversations in business situations,
- communicate in writing in business contexts.

Syllabus

• 1. Introduction to the course, Unit 1: Applying for internships and jobs 2. Unit 1, continued, grammar (review of tenses) 3. Unit 1, continued, email writing 4. Unit 2: How we work, grammar (question forms) 5. Unit 2, continued 6. Unit 4: The life story of a company, grammar (conditionals) 7. Unit 4, continued, grammar continued 8. Unit 5: Products and production, grammar (passives) 9. Unit 5, continued, grammar continued 10. Unit 6: Selling to the consumer, grammar (reported speech) 11. Unit 6, continued 12. Revision 13. Credit test

Literature

required literature
• HART, CLAIRE. Career Express Business English B2. 2018. ISBN 978-3-06-521088-1. info

recommended literature
• MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 5th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2019. x, 379. ISBN 0521537622.
• Goodbye Glossophobia: Banish your Fear of Public Speaking, 2019 Filament Publishing, ISBN 1913192229

Teaching methods

The course is taught in the form of seminars.

Assessment methods

The course is concluded by a credit test. Students are allowed to sit the credit test if they meet the following requirements:
1. 80% attendance in seminars
2. Active participation - continuous preparation, homework
3. All compulsory tasks and two business letters - pass score 60%.
A credit test is considered successful if a student reaches at least 60% of points.

Language of instruction

English

Follow-Up Courses

• MPJ_JII2Ab Foreign Language II/2 - English

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

Listed among pre-requisites of other courses

• MPJ_JII2Ab Foreign Language II/2 - English
  (MPJ_JII1Aa)  

Teacher's information

Any copying, recording or leaking tests, use of unauthorized tools, aids and communication devices, or other disruptions of objectivity of exams (credit tests) will be considered non-compliance with the conditions for course completion as well as a severe violation of the study rules. Consequently, the teacher will finish the exam (credit test) by awarding grade "F" in the Information System, and the Dean will initiate disciplinary proceedings that may result in study termination.

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