XUVSRP3575 English for PA I

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2015
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 3 credit(s).
Guaranteed by
Ing. Soňa Harasimová
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Prerequisites
maturita exam - group intermediate, minimum of 2 years of study of English in secondary school - group pre-intermediate
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The aim of the course English for Public Administration 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, Writing, Listening, Speaking and especially on part Reading. In the group of pre-intermediate (those who have attended language courses and self-learners) the elementary language skills and thematic circles will be deepened according to textbook English 365 Book 2, the language level of the students will be unified. The testing according to KET certificate will serve as a supplementary material. In the group of intermediate (secondary school graduates and those who have passed maturita exam from English), the elementary findings are developed deeper and the specialized word-stock and thematic circles according to English 365, Book 3 is being enlarged notably. The testing according to PET certificate will serve as a supplementary material. With regard to high demands of specialised topics, the course is not realized for the group Beginners. The course is intended for Department of Public Administration and Regional Policy students only.
Syllabus
  • 1. Managing organization
    2. Business and business organization
    3. The headlines, newspaper
    4. The festival city
    5. Financial planning and control
    6. Economic issues
    7. Jobs and personal development
    8. Tourist attractions
    9. Politics
    10. The role of government
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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