Course detail

Technical English

FSI-7AZ Acad. year: 2021/2022 Both semester

The exam tests the knowledge, professional vocabulary and skills acquired in previous study.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, explain and present various topics, explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. The scope corresponds to the level* and the content of the courses A5-A6 (see courses documentation):
* upper-intermediate level (applies to students of 1st year of study in 2020/2021 or later)
* intermediate level (students who completed the courses A5-A6 in 2019/2020 or earlier).

Prerequisites

Knowledge of grammar and professional vocabulary learnt in the courses A5 and A6 is regarded as a minimum to pass the exam.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Separately registered exam following previous language lessons.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The exam has a written and an oral part. The written part focuses on grammar and technical vocabulary. The oral part tests fluency, pronunciation and ability to use professional vocabulary and grammar covered in the compulsory literature. In both parts, students are required to collect at least 50% of the points.

Language of instruction

English

Aims

The aim of the examination is to prove student's knowledge, skills and professional vocabulary. He/she is expected to use the language as an independent user.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

There are no lessons.

The study programmes with the given course

Programme B-PDS-P: Industrial Design, Bachelor's
branch ---: no specialisation, 6 credits, compulsory

Programme B-MAI-P: Mathematical Engineering, Bachelor's
branch ---: no specialisation, 6 credits, compulsory

Programme B-VTE-P: Production Technology, Bachelor's
branch ---: no specialisation, 6 credits, compulsory

Programme B-FIN-P: Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology, Bachelor's
branch ---: no specialisation, 6 credits, compulsory

Programme B3S-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-AIŘ: Applied Computer Science and Control, 6 credits, compulsory-optional

Programme B3S-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-EPP: Power Engineering, Processes and Environment, 6 credits, compulsory-optional

Programme B3S-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-KSB: Quality, Reliability and Safety, 6 credits, compulsory-optional

Programme B3A-P: Applied Sciences in Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-MET: Mechatronics, 6 credits, compulsory-optional

Programme B3A-P: Applied Sciences in Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-MTI: Materials Engineering, 6 credits, compulsory-optional

Programme B3S-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-SSZ: Machine and Equipment Construction, 6 credits, compulsory-optional

Programme B3S-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-STG: Manufacturing Technology, 6 credits, compulsory-optional

Programme B3S-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-STI: Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, 6 credits, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation

1 hours, compulsory

Syllabus

There are no lessons.