UVSRPZK020 English Language for PA IV

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2012
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Guaranteed by
Ing. Soňa Harasimová
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Prerequisites
UVSRPZJ019 English for PA III || UVSRPZK019 English Language for PA III
having passed English in PA3
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 study of the course English for public administration 4 is to summarize so far learned grammar and professional word-stock so that the graduates reach the level "advanced" with focus on specialised terminology in public administration (English in PA1-3). Language knowledge will be in the frame of individual exercises developed mainly in a form of communication, it will comprise also preparation for oral exam. The attention will be paid to all parts of study of language: Reading, Writing, Grammar and especially Speaking. 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 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 conversation. The suitability of assigned vocabulary is considered according to practical use in job in public administration. The testing according to certificate KET 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 suitability of assigned vocabulary is considered with regard to specialized professional terminology and conversational phrases which are presupposed in job in state administration. The testing according to certificate PET will be used as extra material.
Syllabus
  • 1. Self presentation
    2. Talking about personal development
    3. Talking about your organisation
    4. Visiting organisation
    5. My working place and position
    6. Personal and business communication
    7. Talking about business and money
    8. Changes and trends
    9. Talking about finance and investments
    10. Work and lifestyle
Literature
    required literature
  • Mírně pokročilí: New Headway Pre-Intermediate. info
  • Pokročilí: New Headway Intermediate. info
  • English 365 Student´s Book 2. Cambridge, 2004. info
Teaching methods
Lecture with a video analysis
Assessment methods
The analysis of student 's performance
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 PA4. The group of pre- intermediate has to pass pre-exam test KET- part READING, intermediate have to pass pre-exam test PET - part READING.
Final oral exam will be performed according to rules KET/PET SPEAKING.
The course is also listed under the following terms Summer 2009, Summer 2010, Summer 2011, Summer 2013, Summer 2014, Summer 2015, Summer 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018.
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