Technical German 2 (FSI-0N2)

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.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will be made familiar with general vocabulary for the workplace and they will revise and consolidate grammar and vocabulary necessary for everyday communication in a wide range of technical occupations.
Prerequisites:
Course is intended for students who are familiar with the German language at level A2 CEFR. The course is intended to teach German as a foreign language for specific purposes. It is focused on practical, everyday communication for the international workplace. It doesn’t follow up on the course 0N1.
Course contents:
The course is intended to teach German as a foreign language for specific purposes. It is focused on practical, everyday communication for the international workplace and on the consolidation of acquired language skills of general language.
Teaching methods and criteria:
Language instruction as an extension of basic professional curriculum.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended the seminars actively, worked out assigned tasks and passed a credit test. 60% points at the credit test as minimum.

The written examination tests the knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and technical terminology as well as listening and reading comprehension.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher.
Type of course unit:
    Language exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Language exercise Themes developing communication skills + technical language – contents:

1. Mathematics I
2. Mathematics II
3. Mathematics – summary
4. Geometry I
5. Geometry II
6. Geometry – summary
7. Spatial geometry I
8. Spatial geometry II
9. Spatial geometry – summary
10. Tools and Implements I
11. Tools and Implements II
12. Workplace safety
13. Revision, credit test
Literature - fundamental:
1. kol.: Němčina pro strojírenské obory - Deutsch im Maschinenbau, Informatorium Praha 2008
2. DEUMA - multimediální jazykový program, VUT Brno 2004
Literature - recommended:
1. DEUMA: http://www.kj.fme.vutbr.cz/deuma/online/overview.htm
2. E-learningové studijní opory pro předmět Němčina 0N2.
4. Fluck, Hans-Rüdiger a kol.: Fachdeutsch in Naturwissenschaft und Technik, Verlag Groos 1997
5. Becker, Norbert: Fachdeutsch Technik: Grundbuch Metall- und Elektroberufe, Hueber Verlag 1986
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B3S-P full-time study B-VSY Production Technology -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 1 1 S
BO1-P visiting student B-OBN Common Offer for Bachelor's Study -- Cr,Ex 3 Elective (voluntary) 1 1 S
MO1-P visiting student M-OBN Common Offer for Master's Study -- Cr,Ex 3 Elective (voluntary) 2 1 S