UIKBK30 English for LIS I

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Beáta Sedláčková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Beáta Sedláčková, Ph.D.
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
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
In this course, students should master the selected English grammar, basic terminology in the field of Library and Information Science, as well as methods of creation of a structured CV. Attention is also paid to the translation of job offers in English.
Syllabus
  • Course Content:
    Module 1 Grammar
    Past perfect tense
    Present perfect tense
    Present perfect progressive
    Present perfect passive
    Modal auxiliaries
    Idiomatické vazby:
    - used to
    - to have something done
    Module 2 Professional Terminology - LIS theme
    Virtual Library
    Library Portals and Gateways
    National Bibliography
    Bibliographic Classification
    Web of Science
    Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) Program
    Domain Analysis in Information Science
    Information Audit
    Librarianship in Japan
    Module 3 Resumé (CV)
    Identifying Information/Personal Details
    Objective
    Education
    Professional Experience
    Additional Information:
    Transferable Skills
    Language Skills
    Computer Skills
    Interests/Personal Background/Personal Profile
    Accomplishments /Awards
    Licenses or Certifications
Literature
    required literature
  • Tošovská, Denisa. Atraktivní životopis v angličtině. Praha, 2005. ISBN 80-247-0625-3. info
  • Miňovská, Vladimíra a kol. Angličtina pro pokročilé. Praha, 1994. ISBN 80-85901-01-3. info
    recommended literature
  • Kol.aut. Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science. Los Angeles, 2009. ISBN 9780849397127. info
  • Katuščák, Dušan a kol. Informačná výchova: terminologický a výkladový slovník. Bratislava, 1998. ISBN 40-315-0276-5. info
  • Peters, S.; Gráft, T. Cvičebnice anglické gramatiky. Praha, 1993. ISBN 80-86195-00-7. info
  • Sparling, D. English or Czenglish? Praha, 1989. ISBN 80-04-25969-3. info
    not specified
  • Sobotíková, M. Stručná anglická mluvnice. Dubicko, 2000. ISBN 80-85836-4. info
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Lecture with a video analysis
Assessment methods
Test
Written exam
Credit
Language of instruction
Czech
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: Seminář 6 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
Participation in the seminar and performance of ongoing tasks, the study of compulsory literature, a successful final test and oral translation of professional literature.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2014, Winter 2016, Winter 2017, Winter 2018, Winter 2019.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Winter 2015, recent)
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