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Technical English I

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Course Unit Code712-3113/05
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated2 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Optional
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
CHU01Mgr. Gabriela Chudašová
TRA0015Mgr. Zuzana Trawinská
MAT0433Mgr. Gabriela Matyášková
Summary
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
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
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
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
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:
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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