Course: Specialized English I

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Course title Specialized English I
Course code LUEB/LDSA1
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pitrová Kateřina, Mgr. et Mgr. Ph.D., Ed.D., MBA
  • Petlanová Anna, Mgr.
  • Tobolová Adéla, Mgr.
  • Grufíková Tereza, Mgr.
Course content
Networking, Team Meetings, Making Arrangements. Giving Opinions, Telephoning, Presentations. City Descriptions, Describing Cause and Effect. Transport, Logistics. Product Journey, Supply Chain. Environmental History. Geography, Water Footprint, Environmental Issues. Air and Water Pollution. Money and Finance, Job Applications. Fight against Terrorism. Risks and Hazards, Crisis Management. Current Issues. Global Problems. Revision.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization), Individual work of students, Students working in pairs
  • Home preparation for classes - 28 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Advanced English skills are expected.
Advanced English skills are expected.
learning outcomes
The student has knowledge of general English, is able to orient in unknown text, sorts and interprets information obtained from the text, uses professional vocabulary acquired during seminars.
The student has knowledge of general English, is able to orient in unknown text, sorts and interprets information obtained from the text, uses professional vocabulary acquired during seminars.
- to use appropriate language means with requisite confidence
- to use appropriate language means with requisite confidence
- to use appropriate vocabulary including professional terminology
- to use appropriate vocabulary including professional terminology
- to use appropriate grammar structures
- to use appropriate grammar structures
- understand complex listening with professional focus
- understand complex listening with professional focus
- to talk about specified topics
- to talk about specified topics
- work with longer professionally oriented texts
- work with longer professionally oriented texts
Skills
The student mainly has communication and interaction skills. Of the transferable skills, he shows flexibility, organization, teamwork, creativity, punctuality, patience and constructive criticism.
The student mainly has communication and interaction skills. Of the transferable skills, he shows flexibility, organization, teamwork, creativity, punctuality, patience and constructive criticism.
- to be able to formulate well
- to be able to formulate well
- to be able to listen effectively
- to be able to listen effectively
- to be able to present their opinions
- to be able to present their opinions
- to be able to discuss complex topics
- to be able to discuss complex topics
- to be able to convey information
- to be able to convey information
- to be able to work in teams
- to be able to work in teams
teaching methods
Knowledge
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Translation analysis
Translation analysis
Skills
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Translation analysis
Translation analysis
Text analysis
Text analysis
Exercises on PC
Exercises on PC
E-learning
E-learning
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written examination
Written examination
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of educational material
Analysis of educational material
Text analysis
Text analysis
Analysis of educational material
Analysis of educational material
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Essay
Essay
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Recommended literature
  • Odborné texty.
  • Odborné texty - BBC.
  • Odborné texty - DW.
  • APPLEBY, R., WATKINS, F. International Express. Upper Intermediate.. Oxford, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-459787-6.
  • CLANDFIELD, L. Global.. Oxford, 2010. ISBN 978-0-230-03309-2.
  • EVANS, V., DOOLEY, J., BLUM, E. Logistics. Newbury, 2013. ISBN 978-1-78098-669-2.
  • EVANS, V., DOOLEY, J., GARZA, V. Tourism. Newbury, 2011. ISBN 978-0-85777-558-0.
  • GLENDINNING, E. H., LANSFORD, L., POHL, A. Technology for Engineering and Applied Sciences. Oxford, 2013.
  • HARDING, K., LANE, A. International Express Intermediate.Student's Book Pack,Third Edition. Oxford: OUP, 2014. Paperback + DVD-ROM.. Oxford, 2014. ISBN 978-0-19-4597.
  • Murphy, R. New English Grammar in Use. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
  • STRNADOVÁ, Z. Aiming to Advance. ISBN 978-80-7335-227-1.
  • www.euronews.net. Euronews.


Study plans that include the course
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