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Lecturer(s)
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Hloušková Jitka, PhDr. Ph.D.
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Denksteinová Markéta, Mgr.
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Course content
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Storage devices. Magnetic storage. Optical storage. Flash memory. Basic software. The operating system (OS). Word processing. Spreadsheets and databases. Precautions. Connectors. Countable/uncountable nouns. Articles. Giving and following instructions. Plurals Summative written test comprising the standardized test items relevant to the content of the course.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama)
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Learning outcomes
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The goal of the subject is to deepen and expand the knowledge and skills obtained during the previous learning of the English language with an emphasis on technical terminology and grammar structures relevant to the field of study. T In the progress of the course, attention is paid to the application of the adopted language instruments and speech skills to the technical language, taking into consideration the needs of the future practice (speaking and writing skills, listening and reading comprehension when working with technical texts). The course includes working with technical texts and studying materials from the fields of the information and computer science and economics. The target level is B1.
The student understands the main ideas of clearly state input information concerning common topics, can write a simple piece of coherent text and can give brief reasons for his or her opinions. The target level of the course is B1.
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Prerequisites
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Communicative competence CEFR A2+ in general English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral performance analysis, Didactic test
Passing the credit test (pass mark 60%). Completing two assignments upon the teacher's requirements.
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Recommended literature
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Cunningham, G.-Redstone Ch. Face2Face - Intermediate. null. CUP, 2005. ISBN null.
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Esteras, S.R. Professional English in Use. CUP, 2003.
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Esteras, S.R. Infotech - English for computer users. CUP, 2008.
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