VV066 English Conversation

Faculty of Informatics
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Rudolfová (lecturer)
Mgr. Marcela Sekanina Vavřinová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Otychová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Eva Rudolfová
Language Centre, Faculty of Informatics Division – Language Centre
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Informatics Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VV066/01: Tue 14. 2. to Tue 9. 5. Tue 10:00–11:50 C525, E. Rudolfová
VV066/02: Mon 13. 2. to Mon 15. 5. Mon 14:00–15:50 C416, M. Sekanina Vavřinová
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 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to: use appropriate functional expressions in common social situations; have effective conversations which build rapport and mutual understanding; consider social etiquette and be sensitive when communicating with different cultures; use advanced grammar correctly; incorporate advanced vocabulary into their speech efficiently.
Syllabus
  • Varieties of English
  • Formal and informal language styles
  • Networking
  • Advanced grammar points
  • Advanced vocabulary
Literature
  • BARRETT, Barney and Pete SHARMA. Networking in english : informal communication in business. 1st pub. Oxford: Macmillan Education, 2010, 112 s. ISBN 9780230732483. info
  • SWAN, Michael. Practical English usage. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005, xxx, 658. ISBN 9780194420983. info
Teaching methods
in-class presentations, discussions, activities in teams,
Assessment methods
regular attendance and active participation in seminars, in-class presentations, homework
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
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