Technical English I

Type of study	Follow-up Master
Language of instruction	English
Code	712-3113/02
Abbreviation	TA I
Course title	Technical English I
Credits	3
Coordinating department	Institute of Languages
Course coordinator	Mgr. Kateřina Spurná

Subject syllabus

Units 1.1.-3.8.
- Global positioning system
- Space elevator
- OTIS – Unique Flat Belt
- Emphasizing technical advantages
- Simplifying and illustrating technical explanations
- Materials technology
- Describing specific materials
- Categorizing materials
- Specifying and describing properties
- Kevlar
- Discussing quality issues
- Components and assemblies
- Explaining and assessing manufacturing techniques
- Credit test

Literature

IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521715188.

Advised literature

IBBOTSON, M. Professional English in Use Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009.
MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use 3rd Edition with Answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2004.

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