Course: English for Mechanical Engineering 3

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Course title English for Mechanical Engineering 3
Course code UJP/AST3
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kopárová Jitka, Ph.D.
  • Čadová Veronika, Mgr. Bc.
Course content
1. Erasmus student, present tenses, prepositions of time, question formation 2. Erasmus student, nationalities, countries, application forms 3. Telephoning, taking notes, messages 4. Emails, email communication, useful phrases 5. Travelling, giving directions, prepositions of place 6. Travelling, at the airport, describing places 7. Functions, What is it for? describing functions 8. How to? describing processes, giving instruction 9. Shapes, dimensions ,What is it like?, comparison of objects 10. Physical Quantities, vocabulary, describing objects 11. Mechanisms, basic mechanisms, functions, It needs? 12. How does it work? mechanism description AST3 students can use an e-learning online course, available from moodle.zcu.cz.

Learning activities and teaching methods
E-learning, Collaborative instruction, Cooperative instruction, Discussion, Multimedia supported teaching, Individual study, Practicum
  • unspecified - 65 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
- distinguish basic grammatical structures at the A1 level according to SERR
- distinguish general vocabulary in connection with the topics of family, friends, hobbies
- list basic technical terms from their field of study
Skills
- summarize the content of short, simple messages, especially concerning family, friends, hobbies, studies
- search for information in simple texts on familiar topics
- respond adequately in conversation about familiar topics using basic phrases
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
- name basic shapes
- express dimensions
- list nationalities
- distinguish basic grammatical structures at the A2 level according to SERR
Skills
- provide information about your study
- write a simple email
- make a simple phone call and leave a message
- give directions
- give simple instructions
- explain the principle of a machine
- describe places and objects
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practicum
E-learning
Multimedia supported teaching
Collaborative instruction
Cooperative instruction
Discussion
Self-study of literature
Skills
Practicum
E-learning
Multimedia supported teaching
Collaborative instruction
Cooperative instruction
Discussion
Self-study of literature
Competences
Practicum
E-learning
Multimedia supported teaching
Collaborative instruction
Cooperative instruction
Discussion
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Seminar work
Continuous assessment
Skills
Test
Seminar work
Continuous assessment
Competences
Test
Seminar work
Continuous assessment
Recommended literature
  • Čepičková, Jana; Brabcová, Alice. ProfiTech English II : a coursebook for students of mechanical engineering. Plzeň : Aleš Čeněk, 2005. ISBN 80-86898-19-9.
  • Glenndining, H. , E. Technology. Oxford, 2007.
  • Hollett, V. Tech Talk Pre-intermediate - workbook. 2005.
  • Hollett, V. Tech Talk Pre-intermediate. Osford, 2005.
  • Murphy, Raymond. English grammar in use : with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English. 3rd ed. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-521-53289-2.
  • Živná, M., Jansová, M., Lukavská, D. English for Mechanical Engineers 3.


Study plans that include the course
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