German for Specific Purposes I (FSI-N7)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: Mgr. et Mgr. Monika Ryšavá  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: German
Course type: departmental course
Aims of the course unit:

The aim of the course is to reinforce individual abilities of students to express themselves in German. The previously gained knowledge of grammar and vocabulary will be revised and systematically expanded in real contexts.
Learning outcomes and competences:
After passing this course students should be able to communicate in German independently, at B2 level. The knowledge and skills gained should contribute to more fluent speaking and communication in personal, academic as well as professional environments.
Prerequisites:
The course requires a very good knowledge of general language at least at B1+/ B2 level.
Course contents:
The course is focused on characteristic features of professional communication. It provides students with the relevant specialised language structures and professional communication skills they will need in the workplace.
Teaching methods and criteria:
Language instruction as an extension of basic professional curriculum.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended the seminars actively, worked out assigned tasks and passed a credit test. 60% points at the credit test as minimum.

The examination at level B2 CEFR consists of a written and an oral part. The written part tests global and detailed listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary of the general language and of German for Specific Purposes and written expression.
The oral part is a dialogue on the current topics of conversation.

Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher. Students are allowed to miss two seminars. Regular attendance and active participation in classes are necessary conditions for taking the examination.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher. Students are allowed to miss two seminars. Regular attendance and active participation in classes are necessary conditions for taking the examination.
Type of course unit:
    Language exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Language exercise

1. First contacts – Introduction
2. Phone contact
3. University studies and CV (part 1)
4. University studies and CV (part 2)
5. Application, covering letter (part 1)
6. Application, covering letter (part 2)
7. Professional communication
8. ICT
9. Business trip
10. Orientation in the city, in the company, incidents
11. Accommodation and business lunches
12. System of payments and insurance
13. Credit test
Literature - fundamental:
1. Elearningové materiály pro předmět N7 v Moodle.
Literature - recommended:
1. BECKER, Norbert, BRAUNERT, Jörg. Alltag, Beruf & Co. 6. Ismaning: Hueber Verlag, c2011. Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Hueber Verlag). ISBN 978-3196015904
2. BECKER, Norbert, Jörg BRAUNERT a Karl-Heinz EISFELD. Dialog Beruf 2: Deutsch als Fremdsprache für die Grundstufe. Ismaning: Max Hueber, c1997-. ISBN 3-19-001591-0.
3. BECKER, Norbert, BRAUNERT, Jörg, EISFELD, Karl-Heinz. Dialog Beruf 3: Deutsch als Fremdsprache: Arbeitsbuch. 2. Aufl. Ismaning: Max Hueber Verlag, 2005. ISBN 3-19-011592-3.
4. BRAUNERT, Jörg a Wolfram SCHLENKER. Unternehmen Deutsch: Aufbaukurs Lehrbuch. Stuttgart: Ernst Klett Sprachen, 2005. ISBN 978-3-12-675745-4
5. Mit Deutsch in Europa studieren - arbeiten - leben: Studienbegleitender Deutschunterricht B2/C1. Redaktor Dorothea LÉVY-HILLERICH, redaktor Renata KRAJEWSKA-MARKIEWICZ. Plzeň: Fraus, 2004. ISBN 80-7238-359-0
6. PERLMANN-BALME, Michaela, SCHWALB Susanne. Sicher aktuell B2. Ismaning: Hueber, 2019. ISBN 978-3-19-301207-4
7. DANIELS Albert, KÖHL-KUHNE, Renate et al. Mittelpunkt neu B2. Stuttgart: Klett, 2013. ISBN 978-3-12-676652-4
8. KOITHAN, Ute, MAYR-SIEBER, Tanja, et al. Aspekte neu B2. Stuttgart: Klett, 2015. ISBN 978-3-12-605025-8
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
BIT full-time study BITP Information Technology -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 1 2 W
BIT full-time study BITP Information Technology -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 1 2 W
IT-BC-3 full-time study BIT Information Technology -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 1 2 W
B-VTE-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 1 1 W
N-OBN-P visiting student --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 2 1 W
B-OBN-P visiting student --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Elective 1 1 W
N-VSY-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 1 W
M2V-P full-time study M-VSY Production Systems -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 2 1 W