FU012 English language II

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
summer 2023
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Daniel Lang (lecturer)
Mgr. Marie Reháková (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Katedra finančních a účetních studií – University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
Prerequisites
FU012 - English language is the follow-up course to FU011 in which there is a general development of knowledge of the language as well as a focus on the individual fields of study offered at the school. Knowledge and skills are further developed and revised in the subsequent course - FU013 English language.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The goal of the course is to expand students’ knowledge of general language at levels B1 according to CEFR and introduce specialized language for business environment. Students will expand on their ability to produce extended forms of oral and written communication. Students of this course further enhance and expand their language skills and are familiarized with professional language terminology for general use and in the general working environment. They will learn the most commonly used communication patterns to be able to react correctly in all situations.
Learning outcomes
This course will help students to be able to establish and deepen contacts with other people, readily react in different situations that require the acquisition, administration and exchange of information. Students will also be able to produce written documents for the transmission of information. They will be able to obtain and provide information on the topics covered.
Syllabus
  • 1. Prepositions and present simple passive • 2. Past simple and Past continuous • 3. Supply chain management • 4. Supply chain and product life cycle • 5. Getting a job + Job interviews • 6. Comparatives and superlatives • 7. Countable and uncountable nouns • 8. Vocabulary relating to the production process • 9. Stages in a product life cycle • 10. Expressions for presenting a process • 11. Referring to additional information; emphasizing instructions • 12. Curriculum Vitae
Literature
    required literature
  • ALLISON, John and Paul EMMERSON. The Business 2.0: B1 Pre-intermediate. Macmillan Education, 2014. info
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP, 2004. 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 • Class activity
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 15h cvičení za semestr v kombinované formě.
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2022, winter 2022, winter 2023, summer 2024, winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (summer 2023, recent)
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