Introduction to English for Specific Purposes 2
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04ABU2 | Z | 2 | 0+2 | Czech |
- Lecturer:
- Tutor:
- Štěpán Starosta
- Supervisor:
- Department of Languages
- Synopsis:
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The course 04ABU2 is a sequel to course 04ABU1, concentrating more thoroughly on ESP text content, text grammar and vocabulary and functions typical of ESP (e.g., descriptions, definitions, classification of phenomena). It also introduces student to basic mathematics and information technology terms.
- Requirements:
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Student will have passed course 04ABU1.
- Syllabus of lectures:
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Topics based on the textbook, namely: application programs, multimedia, computer networks, the Internet, www, websites and webpages, communication systems.
Process and system descriptions, instructions, advice, recommendations, warnings. Arranging, sorting out, transferring, and assessing information obtained from written and spoken texts.
- Syllabus of tutorials:
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The course is run as a series of seminars following the topics and scope of the syllabus mentioned above.
- Study Objective:
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Knowledge:
Extended student´s ESP competence: reading specialised texts with respect to specific language structures, particularly: conditionals, subordinate clauses, cause and effect.
Skills:
To undestand more complex texts in the branch and work with longer authentic texts.
To prepare student for examination (04ABUK)
- Study materials:
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Key references:
[1] Z.Strnadová - Aiming to Advance, Praha, Leda 2010
[2] E.Glendenning, J.McEwan, Oxford English for Information Technology, Oxford University Press, poslední vydání
[3] učební materiály katedry jazyků, k dispozici na katedře a na webových stránkách vyučujících
http://people.fjfi.cvut.cz/capovhan
Recommended references:
[4] materials prepared by the Department
[5] materials from the Internet
[6] dictionaries
Teaching aids:
language classroom, audiovisuals, PC lab
- Note:
- Time-table for winter semester 2011/2012:
- Time-table is not available yet
- Time-table for summer semester 2011/2012:
- Time-table is not available yet
- The course is a part of the following study plans: