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Lecturer(s)
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Hujer Petr
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Kopárová Jitka, Ph.D.
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Course content
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Block 1: Creating safe and stress-free working environment 1-4, Classes 1-4 Course introduction. Formal presentation and course requirements. Safety at work. Following rules and regulations. What to do if things go wrong: writing an accident report Describing and reporting damage. Defects and troubleshooting. Dealing with customer complaints. Creating a stress-free environment Block 2: Describing systems and types of manufacturing 5-8, Classes 5-8 Describing cooling and heating systems Describing engine types Describing additive manufacturing (3D printing) Describing automation and robotics processes Block 3: Ergonomics, energy sources, nuclear engineering 9-13, Classes 9-13 9-10. Discussing ergonomics, energy sources (renewable energy, fossil fuels), nuclear engineering 10-11. Giving presentations 1 11-12. Giving presentations 2 12-13. Credit test Moodle course for AST6: https://phix.zcu.cz/moodle/course/view.php?id=8952
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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E-learning, Collaborative instruction, Cooperative instruction, Discussion, Instruction based on dialogue, Multimedia supported teaching, Students' portfolio, Students' self-study, Practicum
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- 65 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 26 hours per semester
- Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for an examination (30-60)
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 20 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| - distinguish grammatical structures at the B1 level according to SERR |
| - list material properties |
| - distinguish mathematical expressions and specifications |
| - choose appropriate vocabulary for communication in formal and informal situations |
| Skills |
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| - introduce one's profession and workplace |
| - write a structured resume and job application |
| - write formal and informal emails |
| - describe materials and their properties |
| - attend an interview |
| - give directions |
| - describe a production process |
| - explain functions |
| - describe an experiment |
| - give detailed instructions, including notification of problems |
| - have a discussion on a work-related topic |
| - compare the advantages and disadvantages of technical solutions |
| - make a phone call, leave and take a message |
| - write a request |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| N/A |
| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| - distinguish grammatical structures at the B1/B2 level according to SERR |
| - distinguish vocabulary related to one's profession |
| - list the types of graphs |
| Skills |
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| - describe a graph |
| - write an abstract and a short essay |
| - prepare and give a presentation |
| - describe safety precautions and explain their implementation |
| - discuss regulations and standards |
| - write an accident report |
| - write a letter of complaint |
| - describe a fault over the telephone |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| N/A |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Practicum |
| E-learning |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Cooperative instruction |
| Self-study of literature |
| Students' portfolio |
| Discussion |
| Skills |
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| Practicum |
| E-learning |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Cooperative instruction |
| Self-study of literature |
| Students' portfolio |
| Discussion |
| Competences |
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| Practicum |
| E-learning |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Cooperative instruction |
| Self-study of literature |
| Students' portfolio |
| Discussion |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Oral exam |
| Test |
| Seminar work |
| Continuous assessment |
| Skills |
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| Oral exam |
| Test |
| Seminar work |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Competences |
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| Oral exam |
| Test |
| Seminar work |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Continuous assessment |
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Recommended literature
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Altini, A. English for Mechanical Engineering EAP. Disigma, 2021. ISBN 978-618-202-138-5.
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Dunn, M., Howey, D. et.al. English for Mechanical Engineering in Higher Education Studies. Garnet, U.K., 2010. ISBN 978-1-85964-939-8.
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Ibbotson, M. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge, U.K., 2008. ISBN 978-0-521-71518-8.
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