Course objectives:
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The aim of the course is to teach students how to communicate effectively in a technical work environment and equip them with language competence to match CEF level A2+.
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Requirements on student
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submitting all assigned tasks on time
presentation
progress test (75%)
final test (75%)
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Content
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1. Jobs in Engineering: Let me introduce myself, jobs 2. Applying for a job: Job Interview, applying for a job covering letter and CV 3. Making a phone call: Making notes, getting through 4. Writing emails: Formal or informal, enquiry 5. Visiting a company: Production process, getting to a company 6. Mechanisms: How does it work? The principle of mechanisms 7. Describing an experiment, giving instructions 8. Specifications 9. Materials: Properties, making definitions 10. Describing functions 11. Energy: Towers, Energy: Finding the best solution 12. Energy and Ecology 13. Test
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Basic:
Myšková, Návratová. Němčina pro strojírenské obory.
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Basic:
Němčina pro techniky
(Svobodová, H., Šabacký, L.)
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Extending:
Zettl, Erich; Janssen, Jörg; Müller, Heidrun. Aus moderner Technik und Naturwissenschaft. SRN, 2001.
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Recommended:
Vedralová, Hana. Deutsches Textbuch für Studenten des Maschinenbaus. Praha, 2001.
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On-line library catalogues
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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Contact hours
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26
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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10
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Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
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10
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Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
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8
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Total
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54
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
use of language competences at the level B1 according to CEFR |
correctly use grammatical means according to the required level (main and subordinate clauses, questions, cases, infinitive with "zu") |
identify the past and perfect tense of irregular verbs |
use advanced vocabulary according to the required level |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
use required grammatical means in communication |
describe a problem and suggest a simple solution |
ask for directions and give advice on directions, write a coherent text on a well-know topic or a topic of interest |
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions |
briefly explain and justify opinions and plans |
analyse the main ideas of a coherent message focused on a common topic |
write a simple text on a well-known topic or a topic of interest |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
use vocabulary related to the discussed chapters (see content) |
identify prepositions that need to be followed by a specific case |
use the construction "brauchen+zu" |
form past tense |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
describe your work or future employment |
describe the impact of technology on the environment |
explain the nature of environmental engineering |
describe the components of a computer, explain the difference between hardware and software |
summarize, find and analyse information from a text focused on topics discussed |
summarize, find or analyse information obtained by listening to a text focused on topics discussed |
find information in texts |
use necessary grammatical means |
write a formal letter |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Group presentation at a seminar |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Group presentation at a seminar |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Practicum |
Textual studies |
Individual study |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Practicum |
Discussion |
Collaborative instruction |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Practicum |
Textual studies |
Individual study |
Discussion |
Collaborative instruction |
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