JV007 German for Study Abroad

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Radim Herout (seminar tutor)
Jitka Autratová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Radim Herout
Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jitka Autratová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Education Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Education
Timetable of Seminar Groups
JV007/01: Mon 12:00–13:50 učebna 63, except Mon 24. 10., R. Herout
Prerequisites
Level B1 according to CEFR.
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 18 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 4/18, only registered: 0/18, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/18
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 32 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students who consider studying abroad with specific communication, language and intercultural skills. Students will be trained in soft skills as well. At the end of the course students will be able to cope with various situations in foreign countries successfully. Listening and speaking will be practised particularly.
Learning outcomes
The students will be able: - to communicate effectively at the university; - to write an email using appropriate language register; - to write a CV; - to deal effectively with everyday tasks.
Syllabus
  • 1 Introducing oneself, field of study, faculty, university 2 Application form, cover letter, communication with university or college staff 3 Accommodation, communication with landlords 4 Travelling, asking the way 5 Unexpected situations (e.g. loss of luggage, theft, illness, at the doctor's, health insurance, etc.) 6 In the bank 7 Intercultural communication
Literature
    recommended literature
  • ORTH-CHAMBAH, Jutta, Michaela PERLMANN-BALME and Susanne SCHWALB. Sicher! : Deutsch als Fremdsprache. 1. Aufl. Ismaning: Hueber, 2012, 136 s. ISBN 9783190112067. info
  • SANDER, Ilse. Mittelpunkt B2. 1. Aufl. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett Sprachen, 2009, 101 s. ISBN 9783126766043. info
Teaching methods
dialog, role play, listening, reading
Assessment methods
Credit requirements: 1. attendance, active participation 2. homework set in classes 3. presentation / learning activity
Language of instruction
German
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Otevření předmětu v daném semestru závisí na personální kapacitě pracoviště.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Předmět je určen primárně pro studenty PdF. Při volné kapacitě mohou studenti ostatních fakult zažádat o výjimku (netřeba splňovat prerekvizitu vstupních testů na PdF).
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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