MPJ_JIIAA Foreign Language II/A - English

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. Type of Completion: -.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Kateřina Beard (lecturer)
Mgr. Jiřina Hrbáčková (lecturer)
Mgr. Markéta Kovaříková (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Lukáčová (lecturer)
Ing. Mgr. Blanka Pojslová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jiřina Hrbáčková
Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Jurková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MPJ_JIIAA/01: Thu 8:00–9:50 S306, M. Kovaříková
Prerequisites
The prerequisite for successful involvement in the course is pre-intermediate knowledge of general language which can be tested by completing a self-evaluation on-line test. In case the knowledge proves to be insufficient, it has to be acquired through individual study.
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 24 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/24, only registered: 0/24, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/24
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
Language II/A is a recommended preparatory course. The prerequisite for an active participation in the course is pre-intermediate knowledge of general language which can be tested by completing a self-evaluation on-line test. The languge teaching focuses on reinforcement and improvement of general language skills (mastering grammar and expansion of vocabulary); specialized business terminology is used to a limited extent.
Learning outcomes
Students will practise and learn basic grammar structures and enhance vocabulary, which will facilitate successful completion of MPJ_JIIA a MPJ_JIIAb subjects.
Syllabus
  • Lesson 1-2 1. Unit 1 Activities 1.1 Keynotes. 1.2 Reading: Move over game boys 1.3 Language: Present simple and continuous 1.4 Vocabulary: Roles and activities, word building 1.5 Career skills: Explaining your job, Greeting people 1.6 Dilemma and Decision: Exporting to Mexico Lesson 3-4 2. Unit 4 Image 2.1 Keynotes 2.2 Reading: Fashion’s favourite 2.3 Language: Comparatives and superlatives 2.4 Vocabulary: The fashion industry, word building 2.5 Career skills: Describing products, Honest or diplomatic? 2.6 Dilemma and Decision: Volkswagen bugs Lesson 5-6 Unit 5 Sucess 3.1 Keynotes 3.2 Reading: Passion into profit 3.3 Language: Past simple 3.4 Vocabulary: Opposites, business failure collocations 3.5 Career skills: Telling a story 3.6 Dilemma and Decision: Organic growth Lesson 7-8 Unit 6 Future 4.1 Keynotes 4.2 Reading: An elevator to space 4.3 Language: Modals of possibility 4.4 Vocabulary: Financing ventures, collocations 4.5 Career skills: Making predictions, past of future? 4.6 Dilemma and Decision: Risky ventures Lesson 9-10 Unit 7 Location 5.1 Keynotes 5.2 Reading: Arabia’ field of dreams 5.3 Language: Future plans and intentions 5.4 Vocabulary: Collocations, multi-part verbs 5.5 Career skills: Making an appointment, to plan or not to plan? 5.6 Dilemma and Decision: A new location Lesson 11-12 Unit 8 Job-seeking 6.1 Keynotes 6.2 Reading: The online job market 6.3 Language: the Imperative 6.4 Vocabulary: Activities, the application process, find a job 6.5 Career skills: Explaining what to do, fixed procedures or flexible? 6.6 Dilemma and Decision: For love or money? Lesson 13 Final revision
Literature
    required literature
  • JOHNSON, Christine. Intelligent business : pre-intermediate : coursebook. 1st ed. Harlow: Pearson Longman, 2006, 176 s. ISBN 0582848016. info
Teaching methods
Teaching through seminar lessons. Teaching methodology drawing from the communicative approach with emphasis on practising all main language skills.
Assessment methods
Seminar lessons. This is a commercial course. The cost is 1,000 CZK.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Nezapisují si studenti, kteří absolvovali předmět PJIIAA. Student si může zapsat v CDCV v kurzech celoživotního vzdělávání,pokud bude cítit potřebu si doplnit v jazyku II středoškolské vzdělání.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Nevypisuje se pro podzimní semestr 2010!
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2009, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021.
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