JA010 English language I

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
winter 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Markéta Kratochvílová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Vítězslav Kremlík (seminar tutor)
Ing. Zita Lukešová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Radka Michálková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Julie Orlow (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Věra Pobudová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Michal Skokan (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Kolářová, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Prerequisites
Placement test at levels A2-C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The goal of the course is to expand the students' knowledge of general language at levels A2-C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference and to outline the foundations of professional language in the hotel industry and business environment. Students learn basic or extended forms of oral and written communication.

Knowledge: Upon successful completion of the course, students of JA010 will have a deeper and broader knowledge of general language skills, professional language terminology, and general communication for the work environment. They will have learned the most commonly used communication patterns to be able to respond correctly in certain situations. During the first semester, students revise the basic grammar elements they will have to master thorughout the course.

Competencies: Students who have completed the course will be able to respond appropriately in situations that may occur in the work environment. They will learn to understand terms like "national branding," will be able to talk about projects, companies, the use of internet in the work environment, nonverbal expressions in English speaking countries, and corporate policy.

Skills: This course will help students to be able to make contact with other people and readily react in different situations that require the exchange of information. Students will be able to obtain and provide information on topics the topics covered in class.
Syllabus
  • 1. First meetings, language terminology
  • 2. English as a world language, terms for countries and languages, past tense
  • 3. Brand image and national branding, question forms, presentations
  • 4. The world of work, international projects
  • 5. Company and job profile
  • 6. Internet companies and how they work, structure "used to"
  • 7. Establishment of a company, history of a company, telephone communication
  • 8. Multinational companies, adjectives
  • 9. Communication and making contact
  • 10. Company policiy, expressing opinions, agreement, disagreement and polite phrases
  • 11. Projects and how they work
  • 12. Body language, gestures, verbal and non-verbal communication
  • 13. Revision, feedback
Literature
    required literature
  • BUCKINGHAM, A and B STEPHENS. International Express, Elementary. 3rd edition. Oxford: OUP, 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-459774-6. info
  • HARDING, K and R APPLEBY. International Express, Pre-Intermediate. 3rd edition. Oxford: OUP, 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-459785-2. info
  • HARDING, K and A LANE. International Express, Intermediate. 3rd edition. Oxford: OUP, 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-459786-9. info
  • APPLEBY, R and F WATKINS. International Express, Upper-intermediate. 3rd edition. Oxford: OUP, 2013. ISBN 978-0-19-459787-6. info
  • LANSKÁ and Kateřina ELISOVÁ. Úvod do studia odborné anglické terminologie hotelnictví-gastronomie, 1. část. 2. přepracované vydání. Praha: VŠH v Praze 8, 2012. ISBN 978-80-87411-36-0. info
Teaching methods
Class instruction is based on active student participation in dealing with select communicative situations both orally and in writing. Practical training takes the form of simulations of real-life scenarios focusing on situations in every-day life and professional environments. Simulations develop language skills and the ability to choose appropriate means of communication with respect to the specific situation and intercultural differences.
Assessment methods
Written test - minimum 70% needed to pass)
Special conditions and details - Min. 75% attendance
Assignments and class participation
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: KS - viz Informace učitele
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Note related to how often the course is taught: konzultace komb. forma: 2-2-2, celkem 6.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 2/2/2.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2010, winter 2011, winter 2012, winter 2013, winter 2014, winter 2015, winter 2016, winter 2017, winter 2018, winter 2019, winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2023.
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