FI:VB039 Presentations in English I - Course Information

VB039 Presentations in English I

Extent and Intensity

0/2/0. 2 credit(s) (plus extra credits for completion). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Lucie Procházková (lecturer)
Mgr. Eva Rudolfová (lecturer)
Mgr. Dana Otychová (assistant)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Eva Rudolfová
Language Centre, Faculty of Informatics Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Eva Rudolfová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Informatics Division – Language Centre

Timetable of Seminar Groups

VB039/01: Mon 16:00–17:50 C511, E. Rudolfová
VB039/02: Mon 17:00–18:50 B204, L. Procházková

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 19/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

VB039 is a course for all students who need to speak in English more. Its aim is to give students a lot of practice in advanced language and communication skills and to help them communicate more effectively by improving their grammatical knowledge and developing IT-related vocabulary. It can be used as an additional course to VB035 (which has classes only every other week) or at any point in your studies when you want more confidence in presenting your professional and academic ideas in English. Main objectives can be summarized as follows: to increase your active IT vocabulary; to develop essential communication skills such as giving presentations and taking part in discussions; to improve fluency through discussion activities; to give confidence in using English.

Learning outcomes

to increase your active IT vocabulary; to develop essential communication skills such as giving presentations and taking part in discussions; to improve fluency through discussion activities; to give confidence in using English.

Syllabus

• Tailored to students´ needs It is set up at the beginning of each term by the class and the teacher, taking into account the individual needs of particular students. It includes areas related to speaking with confidence in the academic and professional world, presenting ideas, opinions, trends and visuals, as well as everything related to presentation skills in English. If needed, the classes also discuss related soft skills such as handling nervousness and stage fright, creating a good presentation presence and many other.

Literature

recommended literature
• VERMAAT, Misty, Susan L. SEBOK, Steven M. FREUND, Jennifer T. CAMPBELL and Mark FRYDENBERG. Discovering computers 2016 : tools, apps, devices, and the impact of technology. [Boston]: Cengage Learning, 2016, 1 svazek. ISBN 9781305391857. info
• PRODROMOU, Luke. Grammar and vocabulary for Cambridge first : for students preparing for the Cambridge English First exam. Second edition. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2012, 319 stran. ISBN 9781447903055. info

Teaching methods

class discussions, presentations, home preparation

Assessment methods

At the end of the course, students will give a short presentation on a IT-related subject of their choice. The presentation may be evaluated by external university partners. Regular attendance and doing assignments are important.

Language of instruction

English

Further Comments

Study Materials
The course is taught annually.

• Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2023, recent)
  
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