Course detail
English for Life
FEKT-MEFEAcad. year: 2014/2015
An English course with a focus on the acquirement and practice of advanced skills within practical verbal and written communication. The seminars include not only a wide variety of functional aspects of the English language, but also different forms of interaction, namely active discussion, presentation, interpretation of audiovisual materials, and production or analysis of texts. The topics are outlined in such a manner as to enable the students to use English more effectively in dealing with everyday social and professional situations.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The ability to use English in a wide range of everyday situations.
The knowledge of various writing techniques plus the rules of team work and business communication in English.
The ability to understand natural spoken English and formulate logical responses to questions.
The ability to give an oral English presentation in front of many people.
The ability to ask different oral presenters pertinent questions and formulate opposing views in an analytical way.
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Semester test based on the material discussed in the course of teaching, including grammar (see "osnova").
The maximum points possible on the semester test is 40, the minimum is 24 (60%) in order to pass it.
60% exam:
The exam is both written and oral:
- The written exam is divided into two parts: a written formal letter and a writen answer to a question on cultural studies.
- The oral exam is based on a class presentation in class during the semester.
The maximum points possible on the exam is 60 (30 points on the written part and 30 points on the oral part). The student must receive a minimum of 50% on each part of the exam in order to pass.
Students must attend approximately 75% of the classes each semester (i.e. not miss more than 3 classes), unless they have a legitimate reason for not attending,
in order to receive credits for the course.
Course curriculum
I. Introduction
II. Grammar Review I
III. Grammar Review II
IV. Vocabulary Review and Sentence Structures
V. Introduction to Euro American culture
VI. Technical English/Cultural Studies (Hoover Dam DVD)
VII. Technical English/Cultural Studies (CN Tower DVD)
VIII. Social Behavior in Professional Situations (e.g. business English, negotiations, etc.)
IX. Careers
X. Giving Presentations I
XI. Giving Presentations II
XII. Semester Review
XIII. Semester Test
Summer Semester
I. Cultural Studies (European Union)
II. Cultural Studies (overview of the USA)
III. Cultural Studies (overview of Canada)
IV. Professional English (e.g. Listening texts, Technical texts, business)
V. Cultural Workshop (student presentations)
VI. Letter Writing I
VII. Letter Writing II
VIII. Letter Writing III: (e.g CVs, summaries. abstracts, etc.)
IX. Study Stays (rules/planning/etc.)
X. Cultural Workshop (student presentations)
XI. Cultural Workshop (student presentations)
XII. Semester Review
XIII. Written part of the Exam
Work placements
Aims
The abilility to communicate in areas of interest related to present-day Euroamerican civilization.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme EEKR-M Master's
branch M-BEI , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-EST , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-EVM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-EEN , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-TIT , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-MEL , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-KAM , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-SVE , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-BEI , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-EST , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-EVM , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-EEN , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-TIT , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-MEL , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-KAM , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch M-SVE , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general - Programme AUDIO-P Master's
branch P-AUD , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective general
branch P-AUD , 2 year of study, winter semester, elective general
Type of course unit
Language exercise
Teacher / Lecturer