PrF:NP205Zk Specific Language - Course Information

NP205Zk Specific Language for Public Administration (German language)

Extent and Intensity

0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

PhDr. Eva Šrámková (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

PhDr. Eva Šrámková
Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Lenka Pavlíková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Law Division – Language Centre

Timetable

Fri 24. 2. 12:00–13:40 124, 14:00–15:40 124, Fri 3. 3. 12:00–13:40 208, 14:00–15:40 208, Fri 31. 3. 12:00–13:40 124, 14:00–15:40 124

Prerequisites

!OBOR(PR) && !OBOR(PR01)
The prerequisite for Specific Language for Public Administration (German language)is the language competence at the intermediate level.

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

• Public Administration (programme PrF, N-VS) (2)

Course objectives

The course develops language skills, especially reading comprehension and writing. The students are expected to reach the language competence of B1+ level applied to specific and academic language. At the end of this course students will be able to understand simple texts on specific topics, distinguish between formal and informal letters and write a short formal letter. Students will sit a mock test as designed for the Impact project.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course students will be able to understand simple texts on specific topics, distinguish between formal and informal letters and write a short formal letter. Students will sit a mock test as designed for the Impact project.

Syllabus

• 1. Formal letter, job application 2. Public Offices I - using German at Public Offices, verification and translation of documents, fees 3. Public Offices II - residence permit, deadlines and validity, documents 4. Work permit - EU citizens, Foreign Nationals from Non-EU countries 5. Issuing of driving licences - forms and papers 6.The European Union - administrative formalities for EU citizens and non-EU citizens, sanctions Oral part: Topics: 1.Public Offices I - using German at Public Offices, verification and translation of documents, fees 2. Public Offices II - residence permit, deadlines and validity, documents 3. Work permit - EU citizens, Foreign Nationals from Non-EU countries 4. Issuing of driving licences - forms and papers 5.The European Union - administrative formalities for EU citizens and non-EU citizens, sanctions Interactive syllabus: https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/law/jaro2021/NP205Zk/index.qwarp

Literature

required literature
• https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/law/jaro2022/NP205Zk/index.qwarp

not specified
• Sylvia Schmitt-Ackermann, Marlies Herweg. Duden - Briefe schreiben - leicht gemacht. Mannheim, Duden, 2008. ISBN: 978-3-411-05632-3
• Josef Wergen, Annette Wörner. Handelskorrespondenz. Deutsch im Griff. Klett, 2002. ISBN 3-12-560889-9.
• HORÁLKOVÁ, Milena. Německo-český právnický slovník [Leda, 2003] : Deutsch-tschechisch Rechts-wörterbuch (Orig.). Vyd. 1. Voznice: Leda, 2003, 382 s. ISBN 80-7335-019-X. info
• HORÁLKOVÁ, Milena. Německý jazyk pro právníky. 2., opr. vyd. Praha: Všehrd, 2000, 358 s. ISBN 80-85305-44-5. info
• SIMON, Heike and Gisela FUNK-BAKER. Einführung in die deutsche Rechtssprache. München: C.H. Beck'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, 1999, xxii, 285. ISBN 3-406-44558-6. info

Teaching methods

Interactive language seminar

Assessment methods

The exam consists of a written and oral part. Students have to pass the written part before they are allowed to take the oral part.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hod. přednášek za semestr / 12 hrs of lectures per semester.

• Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
  
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