UIKSB30 English for Library and Information Science Students I

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Anna Novotná, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Beáta Sedláčková, Ph.D.
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Prerequisites

Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
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, D. Atraktivní životopis v angličtině. Praha, 2005. ISBN 80-247-0625-3. info
  • Miňovská, V. Angličtina pro pokročilé. Praha, 1994. ISBN 80-85901-01-3. info
    recommended literature
  • Sobotíková, M. Stručná anglická mluvnice. Dubicko, 2000. ISBN 80-85836-42-4. info
  • Katuščák, D. a kol. Informační výchova: terminologický a výkladový slovník. Bratislava, 1998. ISBN 40-315-0274-5. info
  • SPARLING, D. English or Czenglish? Praha, 1989. ISBN 80-04-25969-3. info
    not specified
  • Kol.aut. Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science. Los Angeles, 2009. ISBN 9780849397127. info
  • PETERS, S., GRÁF, T. Cvičebnice anglické gramatiky. Praha, 1993. ISBN 80-86195-00-7. info
Teaching methods
Interactive lecture
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Lecture with a video analysis
Assessment methods
Test
Written exam
Credit
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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.
ActivityDifficulty [h]
Příprava na zápočet10
Účast na výuce26
Summary36
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2007, Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Winter 2018.
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