JAE52 English language V

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
winter 2021
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Jonathan Osuoha, M.Sc. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Kolářová, Ph.D. (alternate examiner)
Guaranteed by
Katedra jazyků – University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
Prerequisites
JAE52 English language follows up on the subject JAE40, which combined general and professional language. Knowledge of professional language is further developed in JAE52, 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 JAE52 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.Revision of topics, structures, and vocabulary covered in JA040. 2.External influences on the tourism and hospitality industry 3.Linking words and phrases in a text 4.Fixed phrases in academic English 5.Recognizing the speaker's stance and making inferences 6.Building and argument 7.Business and economics 8.Word collocations in micro and macroeconomics 9.Analyzing micro and macroeconomic texts 10.Financial crisis 11.Financial crisis 12.Exam revision
Literature
    required literature
  • MOL, Hans. English for Tourism and Hospitality. Reading, UK: Garnet Education, 2008. ISBN 978-1-85964-942-8. info
    recommended literature
  • COTTON, D, D FALVEY and S Pearson KENT. Market Leader Upper Intermediate. 3rd Edition. Essex: Pearson, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4082-3709-0. 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
English
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.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2013, winter 2014, winter 2015, winter 2016, winter 2017, winter 2018, winter 2019, winter 2020, winter 2022, winter 2023, winter 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (winter 2021, recent)
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