JA052 English language V

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
winter 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Jan Bořkovec (lecturer)
Donna Dvorak, M.A. (lecturer)
Mgr. Kateřina Elisová (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Kolářová, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Mičková (lecturer)
Mgr. Libuše Fojtová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Donna Dvorak, M.A.
Katedra jazyků – University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
Prerequisites
JA 052 English language follows up on the subject JA 040, which combined general and professional language. Knowledge of professional language is further developed in JA052, with emphasis placed on creating and fixing the acquired knowledge and skills in general and professional 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 B2-C1 according to CEFR and introduce specialized language for the hospitality industry and business environment. Students will expand on their ability to produce extended forms of oral and written communication.

Knowledge: Students of JA 052 will deepen and expand their language skills and learn about professional language terminology in the general working environment. They will learn to automatically use communication patterns to be able to react correctly in common professional situations.

Competencies: Upon completing the course students will be able to adequately respond in both everyday situations, and also to situations occurring in the work environment. Students will be able use the language to adequately express their views and to discuss the topic using a wide vocabulary.

Skills: This course teaches students to make contact with other people, readily react in different situations, both social and business, which require the exchange of information. Students will be able to obtain and provide information on the topics covered. Students will be able to readily and appropriately react in English, using a wide vocabulary.
Syllabus
  • 1. Review of verb tenses
  • 2. Formal and informal emails and letters - structure, typical phrases
  • 3. Emigration - advantages and disadvantage. Word formation
  • 4. CVs. Structure. Forming questions
  • 5. Memories. Phrases with "take, put, make, do"
  • 6. Exclamations. Expression of surprise, interest, surprise, approval, disapproval or regret
  • 7. Narration - past tenses
  • 8. News on television and radio. Perfect and imperfect aspects
  • 9. Discussing books, films. Negative prefixes and suffixes
  • 10.Expressing possibility. Countable and uncountable nouns
  • 11.Vocabulary - pronunciation of problematic words
  • 12.Expressing the future
  • 13. Revision and feedback
Literature
    required literature
  • KOLLMANNOVÁ, L. Angličtina pro samouky. Voznice:: Leda, 1994. info
  • TAYLOR, Liz and Alastair LANE. International Express Elementary. Oxford: OUP, 2007. ISBN 978-0-19-456800-5. info
  • TAYLOR, L. International Express Student s Book Pre-Intermediate. Oxford: OUP, 2004. info
  • TAYLOR, L and K HARDING. International Express Intermediate. Oxford:: OUP, 2005. info
    recommended literature
  • LANSKÁ, Dagmar and Markéta MATOUŠKOVÁ. Úvod do studia odborné anglické terminologie hotelnictví – gastronomie. 1. část. Praha: VŠH,, 2007. ISBN 978-80-86578-66-8. info
  • MURPHY, R. Essential Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP, 1997. info
  • MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: CUP, 2004. info
  • YULE, G. Oxford Practice Grammar – Advanced. Oxford: OUP, 2006. info
Teaching methods
Instruction is based on the active participation of students in solving selected communicative situations, both oral and written. Practical training takes the form of simulations of real situations focusing on likely situations. Communication is developed in all common situations. Language skills are also developed along with the ability to select appropriate communication means with respect to the particular situation and intercultural differences. Emphasis is also placed on specific language, meaning the ability to respond not only in everyday life situations, but also in professional life.
Assessment methods
Written test (min. 70%);
Oral exam
Active participation in class
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Information on completion of the course: Student kombinované formy bude samostatně plnit zadané úkoly (gramatická i komunikativní cvičení, četba textů, vyhledávání informací atd.) a zpracuje písemné dokumenty podle zadání, které se vážou na základní okruhy předmětu. Jejich kontrola a doplňující
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Note related to how often the course is taught: konzultace komb. forma: 3-3-3, celkem 9.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2012, winter 2014, winter 2015, winter 2016, winter 2017, winter 2018, winter 2019, winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2022, winter 2023, winter 2024.
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