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.
Supervisor
Department
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.
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branch B-MTI: Materials Engineering, 6 credits, compulsory-optional
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Type of course unit
Guided consultation
1 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
There are no lessons.