NP205Zk Specific Language for Public Administration (German language)

Faculty of Law
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Eva Šrámková (lecturer)
Bc. Anna Kolářová, M.A. (assistant)
Mgr. Blanka Strážnická (assistant)
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 1. 3. 12:00–13:40 124, 14:00–15:40 124, Fri 8. 3. 12:00–13:40 208, 14:00–15:40 208, Fri 5. 4. 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
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. Civil servant career in Germany 3. Public Offices I - using German at Public Offices, verification and translation of documents, fees 4. Public Offices II - residence permit, deadlines and validity, documents 5. Work permit - EU citizens, Foreign Nationals from Non-EU countries 6. Issuing of driving licences - forms and papers 7.The European Union - administrative formalities for EU citizens and non-EU citizens, sanctions Oral part: Topics: 1. Civil servant career in Germany 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 Interactive syllabus: https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/law/jaro2024/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.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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