German B1 for Combined Type of Study (FSI-N5K)

Academic year 2018/2019
Supervisor: Mgr. Jana Návratová  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: German
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the course is to equip students for real-life tasks, such as describing problems or giving instructions that arise in a wide range of technical occupations.
Students will be able to communicate in more difficult situations using relevant language means, and master elementary terms of the language for specific purposes.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will be made familiar with general vocabulary for the workplace and grammar for more difficult and independent everyday communication.
Prerequisites:
The course N5K deals with the general and technical language and is intended for intermediate students.
Course contents:
The course is intended to teach German as a foreign language at general level. Also dealt with is the language for specific technical purposes. It is focused on practical, everyday communication for the international workplace.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is intended for the combined form of study, indivudual work of students is directed by lectures and exercises taught en bloc.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended tutorials actively, worked-out assigned tasks and passed credit test. To obtain the credit a student must reach a minimum of 60% of total points at the credit test.

The examination consists of a written and oral part. The written part assesses communication skills (comprehension of written and spoken language) and language structures of general and technical language. The oral part of the examination has a form of discussion held on various everyday topics.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at seminars and the periodic test results (in the e-learning system Moodle) are systematically checked by the teacher.
Type of course unit:
    Guided consultation  1 × 13 hrs. optionally                  
    Controlled Self-study  1 × 13 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Guided consultation 1. Starting B1
2. L 1
3. L 2
4. L 3
5. L 4
6. L 5
7. Revision
    Controlled Self-study Independent learning – professional language (topics selected in accordance with the textbook Němčina pro strojírenské obory – Deutsch im Maschinenbau, Informatorium Praha 2008):
1. Mathematics
2. Geometry
3. Spatial geometry
4. Tools and implements
5. Motor vehicles
6. Bearings
7. Materials
Literature - fundamental:
1. Funk, Hermann a kol.: Studio d B1, Fraus, Plzeň 2008
2. kol.: Němčina pro strojírenské obory – Deutsch im Maschinenbau, Informatorium, Praha 2008.
Literature - recommended:
1. E-learningové studijní opory pro kurs N5K.
2. Funk, Hermann a kol.: Studio d B1 - cvičebnice, Fraus, Plzeň 2009
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
M2I-K combined study M-KSB Quality, Reliability and Safety -- Cr,Ex 0 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-K combined study M-VSR Production Machines, Systems and Robots P linked to branch B-SSZ Cr,Ex 0 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-K combined study M-STG Manufacturing Technology P linked to branch B-STG Cr,Ex 0 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-K combined study M-AIŘ Applied Computer Science and Control P linked to branch B-AIR Cr,Ex 0 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-K combined study M-VSR Production Machines, Systems and Robots -- Cr,Ex 0 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-K combined study M-STG Manufacturing Technology -- Cr,Ex 0 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-K combined study M-AIŘ Applied Computer Science and Control -- Cr,Ex 0 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-K combined study M-STM Manufacturing Technology and Management in Industry P linked to branch B-STG Cr,Ex 0 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W
M2I-K combined study M-STM Manufacturing Technology and Management in Industry -- Cr,Ex 0 Compulsory-optional 2 1 W