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Speaking: A course graduate - can interact effectively on a range of topics within his/her IT field and address specific problems in spoken interaction; - can substantiate his/her opinions with evidence, negotiate with colleagues, and interact effectively to reach a consensus; - can describe and give effective instructions about specific processes and methods within his/her field; can interpret data spontaneously and share his/her understanding precisely and concisely in spoken production. Listening: A course graduate - can understand extended, well-structured speech and lectures, and follow potentially complex arguments and counterarguments; - can identify and refer to specific points made in another’s speech. Reading: A course graduate - can find the answers to specific questions in texts on familiar but complex topics from the field of information and communication technology; - can read technical documentation, scientific books, articles and reviews and follow potentially complex arguments and counter-arguments. Writing: A course graduate - can pass on information or give reasons in support of or against a particular point of view; - can summarise and/or paraphrase texts about technical topics, and compose clear, detailed and structured texts in both a neutral style to inform, and in a persuasive style to convince.

Knowledge of the English language at the level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required. The course AIT is for students who got at least 51 points from the entry language test and/or successfully completed the course BAN4.

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Preferred approaches and methods in professional English language teaching in the course English for IT are a communicative approach and a task-based approach using multimedia teaching aids.

75% attendance and active participation in classes, completing set assignments. Semester test: use of English (max. 40 pts, min. 24 pts); only one resit is allowed. In-class presentation: max. 15 pts, min. 7 pts Examination: listening (max. 22.5 pts, min. 11 pts), reading (max. 22.5 pts, min. 11 pts).

1 Introduction to Information Technology 2 A Career in Information Technology 3 Personal Computer and Types of Computers 4 Motherboard 5 Input Devices 6 Output Devices 7 Storage Devices 8 Software 9 Windows Basics 10 Computer Networks and Internet Access 11 World Wide Web 12 Internet Safety 13 History of Computers and the Internet

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The course objectives and output requirements are formulated at B2 level (Vantage) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages aimed at professional English language in the field of information and communication technology.

The content and forms of instruction in the course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year. The course takes over 13 weeks in the form of a seminar. Attendance at seminars is compulsory (75 %).

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26 hours, optionally