Title:

English: Headway Upper-Intermediate 1/2

Code:JH4
Ac.Year:2003/2004
Term:Winter
Study plans:
ProgramBranchYearDuty
EI-BC-3VTB-Compulsory-Elective - group J
EI-MSC-3VTN-Compulsory-Elective - group J
EI-MSC-5VTI-Compulsory-Elective - group J
IT-BC-3BIT-Compulsory-Elective - group A
Language:Czech, English
Credits:2
Completion:accreditation
Type of
instruction:
Hour/semLecturesSem. ExercisesLab. exercisesComp. exercisesOther
Hours:026000
 ExaminationTestsExercisesLaboratoriesOther
Points:0100000
Guarantee:Froehling Kenneth A., M. A., UJAZ
Lecturer:Froehling Kenneth A., M. A., UJAZ
Instructor:Neuwirthová Ludmila, PhDr., Ph.D., UJAZ
Faculty:Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication BUT
Department:Department of Foreign Languages FEEC BUT
Prerequisites: 
New Headway Intermediate (JH3), UJAZ
New Headway Intermediate 2 (BAN4-IT), UJAZ
Follow-ups:
English Everyday Conversation (JA3), UJAZ
English for Europe (AEU), UJAZ
Listening (JA7), UJAZ
Preparatory Course for CFC (JA1), UJAZ
Professional English for Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (JA9), UJAZ
Reading Skills (JA2), UJAZ
 
Learning objectives:
Learners at this level no longer examine language items in isolation. Reading, listening, pronunciation, grammar and writing are treated as a whole and in greater depth. Also, technical text themes are a required part of this course. This course, in combination with the First Certificate of English, prepares students for advanced interntational exams in the language. Moreover, it prepares students in understanding and presenting technical text material in English. Note: The course takes two semesters.
Description:
This is the standard course in upper-intermediate English which builds on what was learnt in previous English courses. Writing, pronunciation and presentation is improved upon too. Sources: New Headway Upper-Intermediate, The Course in Electrical Engineering.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Grammar is treated in greater depth, as are pronunciation, reading comprehension, vocabulary and vocabulary usage. The use of everyday social expressions and idioms, and the context in which they are use, are also an integral part of the course.
Syllabus of numerical exercises:
  1. Unit 1, pp. 6-7
  2. Unit 1, pp. 8-15
  3. Unit 2, pp. 16-18
  4. Unit 2, pp. 19-26
  5. Unit 3, pp. 27-29, technical text "Tight Fit"
  6. Unit 3, pp. 30-37, technical text "Look, No Hands"
  7. Unit 4, pp. 38-40, technical text "Reeling in Satellites"
  8. Unit 4, pp. 41-46
  9. Unit 5, pp. 47-49
  10. Unit 5, pp. 50-57
  11. Unit 6, pp. 58-59
  12. Unit 6, pp. 60-61
  13. Semester test written
  14. Unit 7, pp. 68-71
  15. Unit 7, pp. 72-76
  16. Unit 8, pp. 77-79
  17. Unit 8, pp. 80-87
  18. Unit 9, pp. 88-91
  19. Unit 9, pp. 92-97, technical text "The Big Picture"
  20. Unit 10,pp. 98-99, technical text "The End of the Chip"
  21. Unit 10,pp. 100-107, technical text "The Internet"
  22. Unit 11,pp. 108-111
  23. Unit 11,pp. 112-117
  24. Unit 12,pp. 118-120
  25. Unit 12,pp. 121-127
  26. Semester test written
Progress assessment:
  • Two progress tests
  • Stop and check
Exam prerequisites:
Each student must receive a minimum mark of 50% in both semester tests.