UVSRPCP058 English II

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2018
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Soňa Harasimová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Soňa Harasimová
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Prerequisites (in Czech)
UVSRPCP051 English I
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
The aim of the course English 2 is that the graduates are able to lead basic communication in English about topics relating to their future profession, orientation in these topics (specialized word-stock in PA 1), as well as development of language skills of general English. The focus will be put on all parts of study of Language: Grammar, Reading, Listening, Speaking and especially on part WRITING. Accompanying grammar material: test according to the certificate PET - WRITING. The aim of the course English 2 is that the graduates are able to lead basic communication in English about topics relating to their future profession, orientation in these topics (specialized word-stock in PA 1), as well as development of language skills of general English. The focus will be put on all parts of study of Language: Grammar, Reading, Listening, Speaking and especially on part WRITING. Accompanying grammar material: test according to the certificate KET - WRITING. Study Outcomes: Professional Knowledge: Students will acquire basic knowledge of and vocabulary for work in the field of personnel development, for work in a foreign company, on the global economy, activities of international business corporations and the methods of communicating information. Furthermore, they will acquire knowledge in the area of customer care, feedback and customer service. General Skills: Students will be able to welcome customers in the company and give a presentation, talk about the local tourist attractions, compare the advantages and disadvantages of working in a foreign company, and use vocabulary for international trade and economics. They will understand the basic vocabulary in finance and investment, environmental care and housing. General Qualification: Students will be able to write a short corporate email (50 words) according to the basic letter types - formal, informal and neutral. They will be able to respond to customer requests and deal with work issues via e-mail. They will also be able to write a report on the progress of a project (progress report) and prepare an oral address (structuring of speech) of 100 words. Testing by the KET / PET test, part WRITING. Competences: Students will be able to share their opinion and suggest solutions, arrange business issues and administer changes. They will also be able to speak about events that take place in the coming days and in the near future.
Syllabus
  • 1. Job swap
    2. A short welcome presentation
    3. Working for international company
    4. Formal and informal writing
    5. Global trade
    6. Progress report
    7. Finance and investment
    8. Structuring of speech
    9. Ecotourism
    10. Customer service
    11. Clear writing - writing a report
    12. Making and changing arrangements
Literature
    required literature
  • DIGNEN, B., FLINDERS, S., SWEENEY, S. English 365 for work and life Student´s Book 1. Cambridge: CUP, 2004. ISBN 978-0-521-75362-7. info
  • DIGNEN, B., FLINDERS, S., SWEENEY, S. English 365 for work and life Student´s Book 2. Cambridge: CUP, 2004. ISBN 978-0-521-75367-8. info
    recommended literature
  • IBBOTSON, M., STEPHENS, B. Business start- up 2. Cambridge CUP, 2006. ISBN 978-0-521-53469-0. info
  • LUQUE-MORTIMER, L. PET. Testbuilder. Oxford: Macmillan, 2005. ISBN 978-1-4050-6301-2. info
  • DYMOND, S., KENNY, N., FRENCH, A. KET. Testbuilder. Oxford Macmillan, 2005. ISBN 978-1-4050-6976-2. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with a video analysis
One-to-One tutorial
Monological (reading, lecture, briefing)
Methods of work with sound recordings (listening comprehension)
Assessment methods
Exam
Combined exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
The condition for obtaining credit is active participation in consultations.
Pass-mark of the test on grammar and vocabulary from selected lessons of the textbook - 60%.
Pass-mark of the test KET / PET WRITING - 60%.
Credit for distance study - performance in activities, passing the credit test.
The instructor will notify the students on the topics that have not been fully lectured for them to seek in the compulsory literature or at the e-learning site.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022.
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