Course: German for Mechanical Engineering 5

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Course title German for Mechanical Engineering 5
Course code UJP/NST5
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction German, German
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Hosnedlová Martina, Mgr.
Course content
1. Jobs in Engineering: Let me introduce myself, jobs 2. Applying for a job: Job Interview, applying for a job covering letter and CV 3. Making a phone call: Making notes, getting through 4. Writing emails: Formal or informal, enquiry 5. Visiting a company: Production process, getting to a company 6. Mechanisms: How does it work? The principle of mechanisms 7. Describing an experiment, giving instructions 8. Realization of an experiment, putting into practice 9. Materials: Properties, making definitions 10. Describing functions 11. Energy: Towers, Energy: Finding the best solution 12. Renewable Energy. 13. Test

Learning activities and teaching methods
Collaborative instruction, Cooperative instruction, Discussion, Multimedia supported teaching, Students' self-study, Practicum
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 34 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 20 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
use of language competences at the level B1 according to CEFR
correctly use grammatical means according to the required level (main and subordinate clauses, questions, cases, infinitive with "zu")
identify the past and perfect tense of irregular verbs
use advanced vocabulary according to the required level
Skills
use required grammatical means in communication,
describe a problem and suggest a simple solution
react correctly in most situations likely to arise while travelling to an area where the language is spoken
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions
briefly explain and justify opinions, ask for directions and give advice on directions
ask for directions and give advice on directions
write a coherent text on a well-know topic or a topic of interest
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
use vocabulary related to the discussed chapters (see content)
identify prepositions that need to be followed by a specific case
use passive with modal verbs
form past tense
Skills
describe your work or future employment
describe the impact of technology on the environment
explain the nature of environmental engineering
explain the operation of a thermal, hydro, nuclear and solar power station
arrange an appointment via phone
summarize, find and analyse information from a text focused on topics discussed
summarize, find or analyse information obtained by listening to a text focused on topics discussed
find information in texts
use necessary grammatical means
write a formal letter
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Practicum
Textual studies
Individual study
Skills
Practicum
Discussion
Collaborative instruction
Competences
Practicum
Textual studies
Individual study
Discussion
Collaborative instruction
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Skills
Skills demonstration during practicum
Group presentation at a seminar
Competences
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Group presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • Myšková, Návratová. Němčina pro strojírenské obory.
  • Svobodová, H., Šabacký, L. Němčina pro techniky. Plzeň, 2013.
  • Vedralová, Hana. Deutsches Textbuch für Studenten des Maschinenbaus. Praha, 2001.
  • Zettl, Erich; Janssen, Jörg; Müller, Heidrun. Aus moderner Technik und Naturwissenschaft. SRN, 2002.


Study plans that include the course
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