VB039 Presentations in English I

Faculty of Informatics
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Rudolfová (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Otychová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Eva Rudolfová
Language Centre, Faculty of Informatics Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Eva Rudolfová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Informatics Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VB039/01: Wed 12:00–13:50 C525, E. Rudolfová
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 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 7/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
VB039 is a course for all students who need to speak in English more. Its aim is to give students a lot of practice in advanced language and communication skills and to help them communicate more effectively by improving their grammatical knowledge and developing IT-related vocabulary. It can be used as an additional course to VB035 (which has classes only every other week) or at any point in your studies when you want more confidence in presenting your professional and academic ideas in English. Main objectives can be summarized as follows: to increase your active IT vocabulary; to develop essential communication skills such as giving presentations and taking part in discussions; to improve fluency through discussion activities; to give confidence in using English.
Learning outcomes
to increase your active IT vocabulary; to develop essential communication skills such as giving presentations and taking part in discussions; to improve fluency through discussion activities; to give confidence in using English.
Syllabus
  • Tailored to students´ needs It is set up at the beginning of each term by the class and the teacher, taking into account the individual needs of particular students. It includes areas related to speaking with confidence in the academic and professional world, presenting ideas, opinions, trends and visuals, as well as everything related to presentation skills in English. If needed, the classes also discuss related soft skills such as handling nervousness and stage fright, creating a good presentation presence and many other.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • VERMAAT, Misty, Susan L. SEBOK, Steven M. FREUND, Jennifer T. CAMPBELL and Mark FRYDENBERG. Discovering computers 2016 : tools, apps, devices, and the impact of technology. [Boston]: Cengage Learning, 2016, 1 svazek. ISBN 9781305391857. info
  • PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for Cambridge first : for students preparing for the Cambridge English First exam. Second edition. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2012, 319 stran. ISBN 9781447903055. info
Teaching methods
class discussions, presentations, home preparation
Assessment methods
At the end of the course, students will give a short presentation on a IT-related subject of their choice. The presentation may be evaluated by external university partners. Regular attendance and doing assignments are important.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, Autumn 2018, Autumn 2019, Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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