JA052 English language V

University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
winter 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Lucie Bartošová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Dana Kolářová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Daniel Lang (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Eva Dudrová (seminar tutor)
Jonathan Osuoha, M.Sc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Katedra jazyků – University College Prague – University of International Relations and Institute of Hospitality Management and Economics, Ltd.
Prerequisites
JA052 English language follows up on the subject JA040, 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. The language level studied is recorded in the student's grade book.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
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 JA052 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
  • 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)
Oral exam
Special conditions and details - Min. 75% attendance
Assignments and class participation
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: 2-2-2.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 2/2/2.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2012, winter 2013, winter 2014, winter 2015, winter 2016, winter 2017, winter 2018, winter 2019, winter 2020, winter 2021, winter 2023, winter 2024.
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