Course detail

Practical English 2

FP-Ipa2_2PAcad. year: 2011/2012

An English course at upper-intermediate level focused on developing practical language skills, but also professional terminology in the area of management and information technology.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Šárka Rujbrová

Department

Department of Foreign Languages (UJAZ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Development of all language skills, consolidation and deepening of knowledge of grammatical structures, and increase in vocabulary with special emphasis on language needed at work.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of English at a level higher than CEF B1. This course follows Practical English 1.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The assessment consists of a written test and final exam. 75% attendance and active participation at classes is required.

Course curriculum

1) Modals, deontic and epistemic modality.
2) Word building. Discriminating sounds. Making arrangements.
3) Technical text.
4) Conditional clauses.
5) Phrasal verbs. Being less direct. Clarifying.
6) Third conditional, modals with perfect infinitive. Technical text.
7) Compound adjectives. Listening practice: linking. Dealing with bad news.
8) Relative clauses. Technical text.
9) Gerund and infinitive. Structuring. Expressing approval/disapproval.
10) Passive voice.
11) Confusing words. Taking notes.
12) Revision. Technical text.
13) Credit test.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Knowledge of English at CEF B2 level.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Determination of controlled education and the way of its application are established by yearly public notice.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-SI Master's

    branch MGR-IM , 1. year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

M. A. Kenneth Froehling
Mgr. Miroslav Kotásek, Ph.D.