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English for Engineers II - N834063

Title:	Angličtina pro inženýry II
Guaranteed by:	Department of Languages (834)
Faculty:	Central University Departments of UCT Prague
Actual:	from 2019
Semester:	both
Points:	1
E-Credits:	1
Examination process:
Hours per week, examination:	0/2, MC [HT]
Capacity:	winter:unknown / unknown (unknown) summer:unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students:	unlimited
Language:	Czech
Teaching methods:	full-time
Teaching methods:	full-time
Level:
For type:	Master's
Note:	course can be enrolled in outside the study plan you can enroll for the course in winter and in summer semester

Guarantor:	Novotná Jana PhDr.

Examination dates Schedule

Annotation -

The aim of this course is to enhance students’ communication skills with special focus on presentations and communication in business environment. In addition, to review and deepen the knowledge of grammar specific to professional English. The level is B2/B2+ according to CERF (Common European Reference Framework).

Last update: Novotná Jana (01.02.2017)

Aim of the course -

Students will be able to :

• use various methods how to increase the efficiency of the presentaion

• use appropriate tools of grammar, vocabulary and register when communicating in international working environment

Last update: Kruteková Jana (15.06.2017)

Literature -

R: Williams E.J., Presentations in English, Macmillan, 2008, 9780230028760

A: Powell M., Presenting in English, Cengage Learning, 2011, 9781111832278

A: Speakout Advanced Students´Book, Pearson, 2012, 9781408267493

Last update: Kruteková Jana (15.06.2017)

Learning resources -

Materials prepared and/or recommended by the teacher.

Last update: Novotná Jana (08.09.2016)

Syllabus -

1. Introduction - revision (Presentations, Grammar

2. Presentations - powerful techniques I (repetition, mantra, rhetorical questions)

3. Presentations - powerful techniques II (rule of three, contrast, opposites, advanced signposting)

4. Presentations - be positive (power words, conditionals, convincing language)

5. Presentations - be dramatic

6. Questions during presentations, reporting questions

7. Answers during presentations - answering strategies, Q + A analysis, hidden meanings

8. Using softenning phrases for making polite requests. Students´presentations.

9. How to say no politely. Students´presentations.

10. Cause, effect and purpose. Students’ presentations.

11. Useful expressions with make, do, give. Idioms. Students’ presentations.

12. Emphasis I. Students´presentations.

13. Emphasis II. Students´presentations.

14. Revision and end-of-term test.

Last update: Novotná Jana (02.02.2017)

Registration requirements -

Only students who have completed the English for Engineers I course may enrol.

Last update: Novotná Jana (20.11.2018)