CJVAST English for Study and Internship Abroad

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Ivana Malovičová (lecturer)
Mgr. Renata Hajslerová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Šárka Roušavá, B.A. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Plíšková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Ivana Malovičová
Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Šárka Roušavá, B.A.
Supplier department: Language Centre Faculty of Arts Division – Language Centre
Timetable
Wed 12:30–14:05 L41
Prerequisites
(TYP_STUDIA(BMN))&&(FORMA(P))&&(!OBOR(AJ)&&!OBOR(AJA)&&!OBOR(AJU)&&!OBOR(PAJ))&&( PdF:ADAPT_AJ Adaptive Test Aj || FSS:ADAPT_B2 Adaptivní test B2 )
Prerequisite: ADAPT_AJ
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
Course objectives
By the end of the course, the student will have practical communication and academic skills, which comprise a large part of this subject. The student will be capable of preparing and giving a presentation on a topic that directly relates to studying abroad in a multi-cultural environment.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction and Presentation Skills 2. Administration 3. Cultural Differences I 4. Cultural Differences II 5. Cultural Differences III 6. Travelling and Introductiono to Essay Writing 7. Accommodation Abroad 8. University 9. Library 10. Practical Communication: Banking and Medical Aid
Literature
    required literature
  • Seminar materials 1 - 10
    recommended literature
  • http://geert-hofstede.com/dimensions.html
  • http://peakperformer.wordpress.com/2012/06/21/hofstedes-onion-model-of-culture/
  • BBC broadcasting, Euronews and CNN
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521532892. info
  • HOFSTEDE, Geert. Cultures and organizations :software of the mind : intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival. 1st pub. London: Harper Collins Business, 1994, xiv, 279 s. ISBN 0-00-637740-8. info
Teaching methods
Seminar: class discussion, presentations, homework, reading, writing, listening, group projects, short educational videos.
Assessment methods
Oral presentation/group project.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught each semester.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Nutnost absolvovat adaptivni test
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2014, Autumn 2014, Spring 2015, Autumn 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Spring 2018, Autumn 2018, Spring 2019, Autumn 2019, Spring 2020, Autumn 2020, Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Spring 2024, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2017, recent)
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