Course: German for Engineers 6

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Course title German for Engineers 6
Course code UJP/NT6
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 4
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction German
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hosnedlová Martina, Mgr.
Course content
1. Study at a technical faculty 2. Science in the technical praxis 3. Hosehold appliance 4. How to use a maschine, instructions 5. Fridge, washing maschine, microwave 6. Computer 7. Internet, social networks, problems 8. Mobile phone 9. Industry robots, problems at Work 10.Describing safety precautions 11.Safety signs 12.Presentations 13.Test

Learning activities and teaching methods
Collaborative instruction, Seminar classes, Individual study, Students' self-study, Textual studies
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 24 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 26 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15) - 8 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
use of language competences at the level B1/ 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 focused on employment, job interview, business correspondence
use advanced vocabulary according to the level required
Skills
use required grammatical means in communication
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions
explain and justify opinions and plans
participate in a conversation
participate in a discussion on well-known topics (e.g. work-related), explain and defend an opinion
explain a viewpoint on a current issue and name the advantages and disadvantages of various solutions
write a CV and apply for a job
write a formal and informal email
analyse the main ideas of advanced texts focused on both specific and abstract topics, including technical topics
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
use vocabulary related to the discussed chapters (see content)
use the "um+zu" construction
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 purpose of household appliances
describe the use of new media and technologies
give information about work safety regulations
summarize, find and analyse information obtained from a text focused on topics discussed
summarize, find and analyse information obtained from listening of a text focused on topics discussed
analyse a message focused on topics discusses and on related topics
use necessary grammatical means
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
Oral exam
Competences
Test
Skills demonstration during practicum
Group presentation at a seminar
Oral exam
Recommended literature
  • Becker N. Metall- und Elektroberufe. Max Hueber Verlag, 1983. ISBN 3-19-002190-3.
  • Myšková, Návratová. Němčina pro strojírenské obory.
  • Vedralová, H. Deutsches Textbuch für Studenten des Maschinenbaus. ČVUT, Praha, 1997.
  • Zettl, Erich; Janssen, Jörg; Müller, Heidrun. Aus moderner Technik und Naturwissenschaft. SRN, 2002.


Study plans that include the course
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