Course Unit Code | 712-3113/01 |
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Number of ECTS Credits Allocated | 3 ECTS credits |
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Type of Course Unit * | Choice-compulsory type B |
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Level of Course Unit * | Second Cycle |
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Year of Study * | First Year |
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Semester when the Course Unit is delivered | Winter Semester |
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
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Language of Instruction | Czech |
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Prerequisites and Co-Requisites | There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit |
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Name of Lecturer(s) | Personal ID | Name |
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| CHU01 | Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová |
| TRA0015 | Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská |
| SPU0044 | Mgr. Kateřina Spurná |
| MAT0433 | Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková |
Summary |
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Cambridge English for Engineering:
A student is able to describe technical functions and applications, emphasize technical advantages, materials and their properties, and explain and assess manufacturing process.
The teacher reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes, should the need arise. |
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit |
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The aim is to create a grounding of general and professional language with respect to communication skills, i.e. reading, writing, speaking and listening with the output level B1-B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. |
Course Contents |
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Units 1.1.-3.8.
1. Global positioning system
2. Space elevators
3. OTIS – Unique Flat Belt
4. Emphasizing technical advantages
5. Simplifying and illustrating technical explanations
6. Materials technology
7. Describing specific materials
8. Categorizing materials
9. Specifying and describing properties
10. Kevlar
11. Discussing quality issues
12. Components and assemblies
13. Explaining and assessing manufacturing techniques
14. Credit test
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Recommended or Required Reading |
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Required Reading: |
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IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521715188. |
IBBOTSON, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 2009. ISBN 9780521715188. |
Recommended Reading: |
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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. |
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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Assesment methods and criteria |
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Task Title | Task Type | Maximum Number of Points (Act. for Subtasks) | Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing |
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