N_AJ_1 English Language 1

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2011
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Helena Čechová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Pavla Duplinská (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Viktorián Džambasov (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jindra Horynová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Štěpánka Hronová, MBA (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Ladislava Knihová, Ph.D., MBA (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Zuzana Šimonová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jitka Zavadilová (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_AJ_1/uM11PH: Tue 25. 10. 15:45–17:15 S33, 17:30–19:00 S33, Tue 15. 11. 15:45–17:15 S33, 17:30–19:00 S33, Tue 6. 12. 15:45–17:15 S33, 17:30–19:00 S33, L. Knihová
N_AJ_1/uM12PH: Tue 25. 10. 15:45–17:15 S21, 17:30–19:00 S21, Tue 15. 11. 15:45–17:15 S21, 17:30–19:00 S21, Tue 6. 12. 15:45–17:15 S21, 17:30–19:00 S21, J. Horynová
N_AJ_1/uM13PH: Tue 1. 11. 15:45–17:15 S26, 17:30–19:00 S26, Tue 22. 11. 15:45–17:15 S26, 17:30–19:00 S26, Tue 13. 12. 15:45–17:15 S26, 17:30–19:00 S26, P. Duplinská
N_AJ_1/uM14PH: Tue 1. 11. 15:45–17:15 S11, 17:30–19:00 S11, Tue 22. 11. 15:45–17:15 S11, 17:30–19:00 S11, Tue 13. 12. 15:45–17:15 S11, 17:30–19:00 S11, H. Čechová
N_AJ_1/vM21KL: Fri 7. 10. 17:15–18:45 K205, 19:00–20:30 K205, Fri 11. 11. 17:15–18:45 K205, 19:00–20:30 K205, Fri 25. 11. 17:15–18:45 K205, 19:00–20:30 K205, L. Knihová
N_AJ_1/vM21PH: Fri 14. 10. 12:00–13:30 S33, 13:45–15:15 S33, Fri 18. 11. 12:00–13:30 S33, 13:45–15:15 S33, Fri 16. 12. 12:00–13:30 S33, 13:45–15:15 S33, L. Knihová
N_AJ_1/vM22PH: Fri 14. 10. 12:00–13:30 S21, 13:45–15:15 S21, Fri 18. 11. 12:00–13:30 S21, 13:45–15:15 S21, Fri 16. 12. 12:00–13:30 S21, 13:45–15:15 S21, J. Horynová
N_AJ_1/vM23PH: Fri 4. 11. 12:00–13:30 S33, 13:45–15:15 S33, Fri 2. 12. 12:00–13:30 S33, 13:45–15:15 S33, Fri 13. 1. 15:30–17:00 S33, 17:15–18:45 S33, L. Knihová
N_AJ_1/vM24PH: Fri 4. 11. 12:00–13:30 S21, 13:45–15:15 S21, Fri 2. 12. 12:00–13:30 S21, 13:45–15:15 S21, Fri 13. 1. 15:30–17:00 S21, 17:15–18:45 S21, J. Horynová
N_AJ_1/v1AMMO: Fri 14. 10. 15:30–17:00 M15, Fri 4. 11. 15:30–17:00 M15, Fri 18. 11. 15:30–17:00 M15, Fri 2. 12. 15:30–17:00 M15, 17:15–18:45 M15, Fri 16. 12. 15:30–17:00 M15, V. Džambasov
N_AJ_1/v2AMMO: Fri 14. 10. 15:30–17:00 M21, Fri 4. 11. 15:30–17:00 M21, Fri 18. 11. 15:30–17:00 M21, Fri 2. 12. 15:30–17:00 M21, Fri 16. 12. 15:30–17:00 M21, Fri 13. 1. 15:30–17:00 M21, J. Zavadilová
N_AJ_1/1AMMO: Thu 8:45–9:29 M23, Thu 9:30–10:15 M23, Z. Šimonová
N_AJ_1/1APH: Wed 12:15–12:59 S23, Wed 13:00–13:45 S23, J. Horynová
N_AJ_1/2AMMO: Thu 8:45–9:29 M16, Thu 9:30–10:15 M16, Š. Hronová
N_AJ_1/2APH: Thu 14:00–14:44 S13, Thu 14:45–15:30 S13, J. Horynová
N_AJ_1/3APH: Tue 12:15–12:59 S21, Tue 13:00–13:45 S21, H. Čechová
N_AJ_1/4APH: Wed 10:30–11:14 S23, Wed 11:15–12:00 S23, J. Horynová
N_AJ_1/5APH: Thu 8:45–9:29 S13, Thu 9:30–10:15 S13, J. Horynová
N_AJ_1/6APH: Tue 10:30–11:14 S14, Tue 11:15–12:00 S14, H. Čechová
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 Challenges (IE-UI, Unit 5), Grammar block – past tenses (IE-UI, Unit 5) 3 – 4 Price (PEUM 25) 5 – 6 Chairing a meeting (IE-UI, Unit 5) 7 – 8 New Zealand extremes (IE-UI, Unit 5) 9 – 10 Logistic and the distribution chain (PEUM 26) 11 – 12 Merchandising (PEUM 27) 13 – 14 Psychology/Marketing psychology, Grammar block – modal verbs (IE-UI, Unit 6) 15 – 16 Trade shows (PEUM 28), Making arrangements (IE-UI, Unit 6) 17 – 18 Telemarketing (PEUM 29) 19 – 20 Online shopping and mail order (PEUM 30) 21 – 22 Grammar and professional English review; Students' Presentations 23 – 24 Credit test Doplňkové téma - multimedia: Poslech/video a následná konverzace k tématu z IB-VRB Meet new partners nebo z dalších materiálů vyučujícího k tématům z marketingu, IB-VRB – Part 1
Literature
    required literature
  • Farrall C., Lindsley M.: Professional English in Use – Marketing. Cambridge University Press, 2008.
  • International Express – Upper-Intermediate, Interactive edition, Keith Harding & Adrian Wallwork, Student’s + Pocket Book and MultiROM, OUP, 2007, ISBN 978 0 19 457652 9.
    recommended literature
  • Hewings M.: Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2005. ISBN 0-521-61403-1.
  • Intelligent Business – Video Resource Book - Intermediate, Helena Gomm, Pearson - Longman, 3rd impression 2007, ISBN 0-582-84799-0.
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 (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2007, Summer 2008, Winter 2008, Summer 2009, Winter 2009, Summer 2010, Winter 2010, Summer 2011, summer 2012, Winter 2012, Summer 2013, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019, Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024.
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