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Lecturer(s)
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Procházková Zuzana, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Education against the background of the company's operation in various segments: - Curriculum Vitae, Cover letter - Motivation, commitment, vision for the future - Presentation of own field of study (scientific field, discipline, field of study, use in practice) - Study, University - Employment, - Career presentations (we talk about our qualities for the labor market) - Addictions -Environmental protection - Modern society and its functioning - Crime
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified
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- 26 hours per semester
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- 13 hours per semester
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- 10 hours per semester
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- 10 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course is focused on the acquisition of language skills for specific academic / professional purposes at intermediate level, B1 - B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The aim of the course is mainly to develop the skills needed to read professional texts, the ability to understand professional topics and the acquisition of adequate professional vocabulary. Communication competences (theoretical considerations, ability to define, ability to abstract and formulate ideas as well as to understand the questions, to understand the text) are supported by targeted grammatical support, adequate use of syntax and stylistics. The student is guided to distinguish between different stylistic levels of written and spoken expressions and to deepen the ability to communicate in different study or professional situations and about different social problems.
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Prerequisites
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Students are able to use the language to express themselves and to discuss topics concerning their field of study as well as professional focus on language level B1/B2 CERF.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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The student demonstrates the ability to communicate in various situations, including study and professional situations and the ability to respond to common topics that are part of the course. ? Attendance 75% (in the case of online teaching, the student must be in the shot of a switched on and fully functional camera and in visual contact with the teacher and colleagues). ? Written tests - met according to the requirements of the teacher ? teaching activity ? fulfillment of homework ? The student demonstrates the ability to communicate in various situations, including study and professional situations and the ability to respond to common topics that are part of the course.
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Recommended literature
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Harrison R., Philpot H., Curnik L. New Headway Academic Skills. Oxford University Press.
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Kaiserová, Stanislava. Social Issues Handout for English Language Learners. Ústí nad Labem, 2010. ISBN 9788074143939.
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McCarthy, M., O´Dell, F. English Vocabulary in Use (upper-intermediate). Cambridge, 2001.
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Murphy, R. English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 1994.
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Murray, Moore, S. The Handbook of Academic Writing: A Fresh Approach.
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Towsend, McCarthy, O'Dell. Use of English.
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