VB040 English II - seminar

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 1 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Ivana Tulajová (lecturer)
Mgr. Zdeněk Janík, M.A., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Rudolfová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Ivana Tulajová
Language Centre, Faculty of Informatics Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: PhDr. Ivana Tulajová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Informatics Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VB040/T01: Wed 26. 2. to Sat 31. 5. Wed 15:10–16:45 Učebna S1 (36a), Z. Janík, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
VB040/01: Thu 10:00–11:50 G125, E. Rudolfová
VB040/02: Thu 12:00–13:50 G125, E. Rudolfová
Prerequisites
NOW( VB036 English II )||SOUHLAS
The enrollment in the course requires that the student enroll in VB036 at the same time.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
VB040 represents a complementary course to VB036 taught in the same semester. Its aim is thorough revision of English taught in VB036 by means of drilling exercises and additional conversation. For further information see the VB036 syllabus. Main objectives of the course can be summarized as follows: to develop communications skills (taking part in discussions and giving a short presentation); to improve fluency through discussion activities; to increase IT vocabulary; to create confidence in using the language.
Syllabus
  • VB040 represents a complementary course to VB036 taught in the same semester. The course is designed to develop students' communication skills and to improve their knowledge and understanding of English grammar. The students coming to a seminar without their homework will be considered absent from it. The topics discussed are the same as in VB036.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • SHELLY, Gary B. and Misty VERMAAT. Discovering computers 2010 : living in a digital world, complete. Edited by Jeffrey J. Quasney - Susan L. Sebok - Steven M. Freund. [Boston]: Course Technology Cengage Learning, 2010, 1 sv. ISBN 9780495806813. info
  • PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate. Harlow: Longman, 1999, 319 s. ISBN 0-582-40018-X. info
Bookmarks
https://is.muni.cz/ln/tag/FI:VB040!
Teaching methods
Drills, homework, class discussions, presentations
Assessment methods
At the end of the course students will give a short presentation on a computer-related subject of their choice. Regular attendance and doing assignments are important.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
http://www.fi.muni.cz/~repova/?section=teaching&category=vb036
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