MKJ_JFJ2 Foreign Language II

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Marie Červenková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Daniela Veškrnová (seminar tutor)
Ing. Mgr. Blanka Pojslová, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Marie Červenková, Ph.D.
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
Prerequisites
(! MKJ_JAZ2 Foreign Language II )
At the beginning of the course students should have elementary or lower-intermediate knowledge of the general language.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
there are 12 fields of study the course is directly associated with, display
Course objectives
The main objectives of the course:
- to acquire the specialized language of business and economics
- to improve general language skills
- to be able to understand a specialized text
- to master less demanding forms of business communication
Students should achieve the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
After successful completion of the course, the specialized language will be an open system which the students can adapt to their professional needs.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course students should be able to:
- understand the main ideas of comprehensible writing texts on common themes;
- deal with most situations that may occur during travel;
- write a simple business letter;
- briefly explain their views and plans
Syllabus
  • Making contact - (a new job, at an airport, phone calls); Daily programme, a day at work (fixing and cancelling an appointment, putting off an appointment; daily routine; basics of business correspondence);
  • Travelling (asking and giving directions, itinerary, city traffic, turism);
  • Hotel (booking, stay, complaints);
  • Restaurant (ordering meals, recepies, gastronomy);
  • Company (characteristics, economic sectors, company hierarchy);
  • Work (assigning tasks, working relationships, work abroad);
  • Recruitment - Looking for a job (job opportunities, covering letter, CV, a job interview);
Literature
    required literature
  • PENFORNIS, Jean-Luc. Français.com : [méthode de français professionnel et des affaires]. Paris: Cle International, 2002, 96 s. ISBN 2090331720. info
    recommended literature
  • PRAVDOVÁ, Marie and Miroslav PRAVDA. Francouzština nejen pro samouky. Třetí vydání. Voznice: Leda, 2021, 568 stran. ISBN 9788073357559. info
  • BOULARES, Michèle and Jean-Louis FRÉROT. Grammaire progressive du français. 3ᵉ édition. [Paris]: CLE International, 2019, 207 stran. ISBN 9782090381979. info
  • PENFORNIS, Jean-Luc. Français.com : méthode de français professionnel et des affaires : niveau intermédiaire. 2ᵉ édition. [Paris]: Cle International, 2011, 101 stran. ISBN 9782090380392. info
Teaching methods
Self-study preparation for the examination.
Assessment methods
Examination: written and oral
- 60% of points in the written examination and in the continuous work are required for the admission to the oral part.
- 60% pass mark for the oral part which consists of a discussion on a selected topic.
Any copying, recording or leaking tests, use of unauthorized tools, aids and communication devices, or other disruptions of objectivity of exams (credit tests) will be considered non-compliance with the conditions for course completion as well as a severe violation of the study rules. Consequently, the teacher can complete the course by awarding grade "FFF" in the Information System, and the Dean can initiate disciplinary proceedings that may result in study termination. Students going on Erasmus should contact the teacher by email for information on how to complete the course.
Language of instruction
French
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
General note: Nezapisují si studenti, kteří absolvovali předmět KJAZ2. Zkoušku z jazyka II může student absolvovat v průběhu studia, nejpozději však do termínu státní závěrečné zkoušky.
Teacher's information
https://is.muni.cz/auth/el/econ/podzim2020/MKJ_JFJ2/index.qwarp
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