BKJ_JZA1 Foreign Language English

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Silvie Bilková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ivana Hovořáková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jiřina Hrbáčková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Kovaříková (seminar tutor)
Ing. Mgr. Blanka Pojslová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Bc. Eva Punčochářová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Erika Putnová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Jiřina Hrbáčková
Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. Lucie Jurková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Economics and Administration Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Fri 15. 3. 16:00–19:50 S310, Sat 13. 4. 8:00–11:50 S310, Sat 4. 5. 8:00–11:50 S310
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
BKJ_JZA1/01: Fri 15. 3. 16:00–19:50 S310, Sat 13. 4. 8:00–11:50 S310, Sat 4. 5. 8:00–11:50 S310, M. Kovaříková
BKJ_JZA1/02: Fri 15. 3. 16:00–19:50 S401, Sat 13. 4. 8:00–11:50 S401, Sat 4. 5. 8:00–11:50 S401, I. Hovořáková
BKJ_JZA1/03: Fri 15. 3. 16:00–19:50 S402, Sat 13. 4. 8:00–11:50 S402, Sat 4. 5. 8:00–11:50 S402, L. Václavík
Prerequisites
BKJ_VTJA Introductory test && FORMA(K)
To register for BKJ_JAJ1 Jazyk 1/1, students need to complete BKJ_VTJA Úvodní test do jazyka, an entrance placement language test, as a prerequisite. The expected minimum level to register for the course is English at B1 level according to the CEFR.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The main objectives of the course is to acquire and enhance the knowledge of grammatical structures, to expand vocabulary placing special emphasis on professional economic and business terminology as the basis for successful professional communication. Students will further strengthen their presentation skills, learn how to manage basic phone conversations, write a CV and a short cover letter.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, students should be able to: - understand general economic texts of intermediate to upper-intermediate difficulty level, - understand and be able to use economic terminology relating to the covered topics, - discuss at length the topics covered, - make short presentations on business topics, - make phone calls in English, - write a CV and a short cover letter.
Syllabus
  • Unit 1: Work and Jobs
  • departments, duties, responsibilities, writing a CV, writing a cover letter
  • Grammar: tense review
  • Unit 2: Recruitment
  • applying for jobs, job interviews
  • Grammar: questions
  • Unit 3: Technologies and the Future of Work
  • virtual teams, videoconferencing, sharing economy
  • Grammar: future tenses
  • Unit 4: Companies
  • corporate culture, legal structures, presenting a company
  • Grammar: present perfect simple and continuous
  • Unit 5: Products and Production
  • production and management, product description, product presentation
  • Grammar: adjectives and adverbs
  • Unit 6: Distribution, Selling to the Customer
  • distribution channels, supply chain management, telephoning
  • Grammar: the passive
Literature
    required literature
  • E-learningová podpora a další materiály ve studijních materiálech
    recommended literature
  • HART, CLAIRE. Career Express Business English B2. 2018. ISBN 978-3-06-521088-1. info
  • MASCULL, Bill. Business vocabulary in use. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2010, 176 s. ISBN 9780521128285. info
  • EMMERSON, Paul. Business grammar builder. 1st ed. Oxford: Macmillan, 2002, 272 s. +. ISBN 0-333-75492-1. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers and ebook. Fourth edition with ebook. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, 2015, x, 380. ISBN 9781107539341. info
  • Stanhope, Esther: Goodbye Glossophobia: Banish your Fear of Public Speaking, 2019 Filament Publishing, ISBN: ‎ 1913192229
Teaching methods
Three blocks of four face-to-face lessons per semester and self-study preparation throughout the semester and before the credit test as assigned by teachers.
Assessment methods
Continous work during the semester, mainly in the form of e-learning, and participation in at least two of the three teaching blocks are prerequisites for the student to be allowed to sit the credit test at the end of the semester. The course is completed with a written credit test consisting of grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading and writing comprehension. To complete the course successfully, students need to obtain at least 60 percent of points. If the student fails to reach the minimum number of points, they are evaluated N in the information system and can retake the test according to the rules specified in the Study and Examination Regulations.
Language of instruction
English
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: tutorial 12 hodin.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
Teacher's information
Any copying, recording or leaking tests, use of unauthorized tools, aids and communication devices, or other disruptions of objectivity of exams (credit tests) will be considered non-compliance with the conditions for course completion as well as a severe violation of the study rules. Consequently, the teacher can complete the course by awarding grade "FFF" in the Information System, and the Dean can initiate disciplinary proceedings that may result in study termination.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Autumn 2022, Spring 2023, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2024, recent)
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