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Course description
Department/Unit / Abbreviation
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JC
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IPAIU
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Academic Year
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2017/2018
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Academic Year
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2017/2018
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Title
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English for IT - B1+
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Form of course completion
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Course-credit
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Form of course completion
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Course-credit
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Accredited / Credits
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Yes,
2
Cred.
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Type of completion
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Combined
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Time requirements
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Tutorial
2
[HRS/WEEK]
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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No
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Included in study average
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NO
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Language of instruction
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English
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Occ/max
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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No
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Summer semester
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0 / -
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7 / -
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1 / -
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Included in study average
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NO
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Winter semester
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0 / -
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12 / -
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2 / -
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Timetable
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Yes
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Semester taught
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Winter + Summer
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Semester taught
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Winter + Summer
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Minimum (B + C) students
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not determined
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Optional course |
Yes
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Optional course
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Yes
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Language of instruction
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English
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Internship duration
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0
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No. of hours of on-premise lessons |
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Evaluation scale |
S|N |
Periodicity |
každý rok
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Periodicita upřesnění |
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Fundamental course |
No
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Evaluation scale |
S|N |
Substituted course
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None
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Preclusive courses
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N/A
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Prerequisite courses
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N/A
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Informally recommended courses
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N/A
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Courses depending on this Course
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N/A
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Histogram of students' grades over the years:
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Course objectives:
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The subject is aimed to enable the students to deepen and expand the knowledge and skills they acquired in all components of communicative language competence during their preceding studies, when they achieved the B1+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). It reflects the principles of ESP course design.
The module Introduction to Academic Writing - Formality is aimed at improving the students´ identification skills in the area of formal academic language and the application of elements typical for EAP to their own written production.
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Requirements on student
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1) A written paper (1-2 pages, i.e. 400-600 words) in academic English dealing with an up-to-date topic relevant to the field of study with an attached glossary of 5-10 technical terms or expressions.
2) Oral presentation (10 minutes) of the topic of the above paper.
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Content
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Digital Technology
Corporate Culture
Careers
Making Deals
Technology and society
International Trade
Studying technology.
Design.
Technology in sport
People in computing.
Crime fighting and security.
Chatting and video conferencing.
Social English.
Cultural awareness.
Recent developments in IT.
E-commerce.
Style - clarity and emphasis.
Style - politeness and softening.
The future of IT.
Developing an argument.
Linking words in an argument.
Intelligent homes.
Writing a paper using formal academic language.
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Basic:
Glendinning, Eric H., Lansford L, Pohl A. Oxford English for Careers, Technology for Engineering and Applied Sciences. Oxford, UK, 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-456971-2.
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Basic:
Allison, John. The business 2.0 : B1+ intermediate. Oxfod: Macmillan, 2013. ISBN 978-0-230-43788-3.
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Recommended:
Emmerson, P. Business English Handbook. Macmillan Education, 2007. ISBN 978-1-4050-8603-5.
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Recommended:
Redston, C., Cunningham, G. Face2Face Upper-Intermediate. null. CUP, 2007. ISBN 9780521603379.
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Recommended:
Glendinning, Eric H. Oxford English for information technology. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006. ISBN 0-19-457492-X.
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Prerequisites - other information about course preconditions |
- for non-native speakers
Communicative competence on the CEFR B1 level in general English.
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Competences acquired |
The student continues to develop the language competence acquired during his/her previous studies with an emphasis on argumentation, effective social discourse and language awareness. He/she can use co-operating strategies in conversation and mark clearly the relationships between ideas when creating complex text. He/she can use these competences effectively in the field of general English as well as ESP. The target level of the course is B1+.
Module Introduction to Academic Writing - Formality: The students are able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills to their own written production. They can write a paper on an up-to-date topic relevant to their field of study using formal English typical for EAP. |
Teaching methods |
- Work with text (with textbook, with book)
- Skills training
- Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama)
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Assessment methods |
- Home assignment evaluation
- Student performance assessment
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