FPF:UIKSB30 English for LIS Students I - Course Information

UIKSB30 English for Library and Information Science Students I

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 2 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

Prerequisites

Successful entrance examination.

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

• Information studies with the focus on library science (programme FPF, B7201 InSK)

Course objectives

In this course, students have to cope with 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

• English for IKS
  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

Lecture supplemented with a discussion

Assessment methods

Test
Written exam

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 workshop and performance of ongoing tasks, the study of compulsory literature, a successful final test and oral translation of professional literature.

Activity	Difficulty [h]
Příprava na zápočet	10
Účast na výuce	26
Summary	36

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