N_AAJ_1 English Language 1

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Slavěna Brownová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Duplinská (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Štěpánka Hronová, MBA (seminar tutor)
Juwana Jenkins, BA (seminar tutor)
Ing. Lubica Jindrová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Tibor Kapoun (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Ladislava Knihová, Ph.D., MBA (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Helena Machálková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Martina Pagáčová (seminar tutor)
JUDr. Mgr. Tomislav Potocký, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dagmar Prosková (seminar tutor)
Renee Selikowitz (seminar tutor)
Christoph Schoenbeck, BA (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Šimonová (seminar tutor)
Bc. Veronika Žbelová, BA (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Ladislava Knihová, Ph.D., MBA
Subdepartment of Languages – Department of Social Sciences – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Ivana Plačková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
N_AAJ_1/uM11PH: Tue 5. 10. 14:00–15:30 S32, 15:45–17:15 S32, Tue 2. 11. 14:00–15:30 S32, 15:45–17:15 S32, Tue 30. 11. 14:00–15:30 S32, 15:45–17:15 S32, R. Selikowitz
N_AAJ_1/uM12PH: Tue 5. 10. 14:00–15:30 S34, 15:45–17:15 S34, Tue 2. 11. 14:00–15:30 S34, 15:45–17:15 S34, Tue 30. 11. 14:00–15:30 S34, 15:45–17:15 S34, J. Jenkins
N_AAJ_1/uM13PH: Tue 5. 10. 14:00–15:30 S14, 15:45–17:15 S14, Tue 2. 11. 14:00–15:30 S14, 15:45–17:15 S14, Tue 30. 11. 14:00–15:30 S14, 15:45–17:15 S14, L. Jindrová
N_AAJ_1/uM14PH: Tue 5. 10. 14:00–15:30 S37, 15:45–17:15 S37, Tue 2. 11. 14:00–15:30 S37, 15:45–17:15 S37, Tue 30. 11. 14:00–15:30 S37, 15:45–17:15 S37, P. Duplinská
N_AAJ_1/vM21KL: Fri 8. 10. 17:15–18:45 K211, 19:00–20:30 K211, Fri 5. 11. 13:45–15:15 K211, 15:30–17:00 K211, Fri 26. 11. 17:15–18:45 K211, 19:00–20:30 K211, L. Knihová
N_AAJ_1/vM21PH: Fri 15. 10. 13:45–15:15 S21, 15:30–17:00 S21, Fri 19. 11. 12:00–13:30 S21, 13:45–15:15 S21, Fri 17. 12. 12:00–13:30 S21, 13:45–15:15 S21, D. Prosková
N_AAJ_1/vM22PH: Fri 15. 10. 13:45–15:15 S11, 15:30–17:00 S11, Fri 19. 11. 12:00–13:30 S11, 13:45–15:15 S11, Fri 17. 12. 12:00–13:30 S11, 13:45–15:15 S11, S. Brownová
N_AAJ_1/vM23PH: Sat 16. 10. 9:45–11:15 S23, 11:30–13:00 S23, Sat 20. 11. 9:45–11:15 S23, 11:30–13:00 S23, Sat 18. 12. 9:45–11:15 S23, 11:30–13:00 S23, Ch. Schoenbeck
N_AAJ_1/vM24PH: Sat 16. 10. 9:45–11:15 S11, 11:30–13:00 S11, Sat 4. 12. 14:00–15:30 S33, 15:45–17:15 S33, Sat 18. 12. 9:45–11:15 S11, 11:30–13:00 S11, L. Knihová
N_AAJ_1/v1AMMO: Fri 15. 10. 12:00–13:30 M23, Fri 5. 11. 12:00–13:30 M23, Fri 19. 11. 12:00–13:30 M23, Fri 3. 12. 13:45–15:15 M23, Fri 17. 12. 12:00–13:30 M23, Fri 14. 1. 12:00–13:30 M23, Z. Šimonová
N_AAJ_1/v2AMMO: Fri 15. 10. 12:00–13:30 M21, Fri 5. 11. 12:00–13:30 M21, Fri 19. 11. 12:00–13:30 M21, Fri 3. 12. 13:45–15:15 M21, Fri 17. 12. 12:00–13:30 M21, Fri 14. 1. 12:00–13:30 M21, T. Kapoun
N_AAJ_1/1AMMO: Mon 8:45–9:29 M21, Mon 9:30–10:15 M21, Š. Hronová
N_AAJ_1/1APH: Tue 10:30–11:14 S13, Tue 11:15–12:00 S13, J. Jenkins
N_AAJ_1/2APH: each odd Thursday 10:30–11:14 S23, each odd Thursday 11:15–12:00 S23 and each even Thursday 14:00–14:44 S23, each even Thursday 14:45–15:30 S23, V. Žbelová
N_AAJ_1/3APH: Thu 12:15–12:59 S14, Thu 13:00–13:45 S14, H. Machálková
N_AAJ_1/4APH: Thu 12:15–12:59 S13, Thu 13:00–13:45 S13, V. Žbelová
N_AAJ_1/5APH: Thu 10:30–11:14 S13, Thu 11:15–12:00 S13, R. Selikowitz
N_AAJ_1/6APH: Thu 10:30–11:14 S14, Thu 11:15–12:00 S14, H. Machálková
Prerequisites
Successful completion of a bachelor's study programme, mastering the target language (both general and professional) at the level of B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Course objectives: 1.Mastering professional and technical English language. 2.Systematic improvement of knowledge, skills and language habits from the viewpoint of language tools (phonetics, orthography, vocabulary and grammar) as well as language functions (both receptive and productive skills). 3.Semantic and functional focus: monitoring general English language topis (authentic language presentation) + key professional English language topics (mastering presentation of economic and marketing English topics fluently and spontaneously, including the ability to explain details and express conclusions, ideas and views. The key topis are pricing, logistics and the distribution chain, mechandising, trade shows, telemarketing, and online shopping and mail order. The course objectives are valid for part-time students as well.
Syllabus
Tato osnova je určena pro prezenční studium, průběh výuky pro kombinované studium je uveden ve studijních materiálech formou metodického listu (ML). Obsah cvičení: 1-2 Introduction of the course. Price. Verb + ing forms and infinitives The language of change. 3-4 Negotiate. Company culture: The importance of relationships. 5-6 Logistics and the distribution chain. Modal verbs. Articles. 7-8 Participate in meetings. Company culture: Attitudes to silence during discussions 9-10 Merchandising. Reported speech. 11-12 Linking sentences and ideas. Lead a meeting. Company culture: Attitudes to interruptions 13-14 Trade shows. IB-I-SB interactive CD – Unit 11 - revision 15-16 Students’ presentations. Evaluation of students’ presentations. 17-18 Telemarketing. IB-I-SB interactive CD – Unit 12 - revision 19-20 Students’ presentations. Evaluation of students’ presentations. 21-22 Online shopping and mail order. IB-I-SB interactive CD – Unit 13 - revision 23-24 PEiU-M Professional language vocabulary revision Units 25-30. Final evaluation of the course.
Literature
    required literature
  • Farrall C., Lindsley M.: Professional English in Use – Marketing. Cambridge University Press, 2008.
  • Johnson Ch.: Intelligent Business Skills Book – Intermediate. Pearson Education Limited, 2005. ISBN 978-0-582-84497-2.
    recommended literature
  • Murphy, R.: English Grammar in Use, Third Edition (Edition with answers and CD-ROM), CUP. ISBN 978 0 521 53762 9
  • Hewings M.: Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2005. ISBN 0-521-61403-1.
Teaching methods
Interactive seminars in both types of study (full-time students and part-time students. Obligatory participation in interactive seminars: 75% full-time students; 50 % part-time students. Students who were not able to attend the seminars in the required percentage could be asked to work out additional tasks in the extent sufficiently proving their compentences necessary for successful completion of the subject.
Assessment methods
Assessment: The subject is assessed based on the student's results in the graded credit test. It testifies to the fulfillment of study obligations. Specification of requirements to obtain the credit: 1. Obligatory participation in lessons (75% full-time students; 50 % part-time students). 2. Graded credit test - the students will be evaluated as follows: No. of points/grade/assessment - 92 - 100 A excellent; 84 - 91 B excellent minus; 76 - 83 C very good; 68 - 75 D very good minus; 60 - 67 E good; less than 60 F failed. 3. Additional study obligations: in case the student has the seminar attendance between 40-70 % (full time students), resp. between 4-6 lessons (part-time students) and between 6-10 lessons for AAJ subjects he/she will have to pass PRE-CREDIT TEST. Only then he/she can sit for the CREDIT TEST. The seminar attendance less than 40 % means that the student didn't meet additional study obligations and he/she will be assessed as "Failed - FFF".
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Winter 2011.
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