UVSRPZK019 English Language for PA III

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2017
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
Ing. Soňa Harasimová
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Prerequisites
KLJZJ018 || UVSRPZJ018 English for PA II || UVSRPZK018 English Language for PA II
having passed English in PA2
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of study of the course English for public administration 3 is that the students will be able of basic communication in English regarding topics referring to their future profession, orientation in these topics (according the professional word-stock in PA3) as well as development of language skills of general English. The attention will be paid to all parts of study of language: Speaking, Reading, Writing and especially development of use of specialized word-stock in written expression. The course is based on self-study of recommended literature and e-texts for combined study. The students will participate in some tutorials in which they can consult the concrete issues and test their knowledge. The work with compulsory and recommended literature or other sources (extend at about 180 pages) is expected and also testing according the tests KET and PET. The students will concentrate on elementary vocabulary of so called Office English it means English for authorities and company, specialization WRITING. The graduate will be able to write short email or message, They will be introduced also structure of written expression and spoken presentation. Issue: correct structure of email, formal and informal letter, arranging the appointments, written and spoken expression. The students of both groups will be presented professional terminology - according to the texts and word-stock for PA3. The group of pre- intermediate will revise and deepen basic language skills and thematic circles according the book English 365 Book 2. The students will focus on widening grammatical knowledge and listening of texts. The testing according to certificate KET WRITING will be used as extra material. The group of intermediate will develop deeper basic knowledge and widen specialized word-stock and thematic circles according to book English 365 Book 2 distinctively. The student will concentrate on widening of grammatical knowledge especially on use of professional vocabulary in written expression. The testing according to certificate PET WRITING will be used as extra material.
Syllabus
  • 1. Giving your emails a clear structure
    2. Replying to emails
    3. Formal and informal writing
    4. Arranging meetings by emails
    5. Leading a meeting
    6. Visual supports
    7. Writing a progress report
    8. Structuring a speech
    9. Handling customer enquires
    10. Handling complaints
Literature
    required literature
  • Mírně pokročilí: KET WRITING, OFFICE EHGLISH 1, lekce 5 - 8. info
  • Mírně pokročilí: New Headway Pre-Intermediate, 1 - 7 lekce. info
  • Pokročilí: New Headway Pre-Intermediate, 12 - 4 lekce. info
  • Pokročilí: PET WRITING, OFFICE EHGLISH 2, lekce 5 - 8. info
Assessment methods
Oral exam
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: Přednáška 6 HOD/SEM.
Teacher's information
The students have to pass the pre-exam test from professional word-stock PA3. The group of pre- intermediate has to pass pre-exam test KET- part WRITING, intermediate have to pass pre-exam test PET - part WRITING.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016.
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