English in Aviation I (FSI-CLA)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: Mgr. Ondřej Vévoda  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Aims of the course unit:
The aim is to make the students familiar with the basic terminology of air traffic, air traffic control and aircraft to such an extent that enables them to apply their knowledge in practice. Another task is to enrich their knowledge and improve their ability of communication in common English.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Knowledge about parts of aircraft, engine, equipment, navigation and flight instruments, flight manoeuvres, meteorology, aerodromes, and air traffic control. Acquaintance with different language structures used only in aviation.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary of common English, level intermediate (level of knowledge gained after passing the examination 7az = B1)

Links to other subjects:
compulsory prerequisite: Evening up Credits for 1kg [ KG]
compulsory prerequisite: General English Exam [GEN3]
Course contents:
English in Aviation makes the students acquainted with the terms of aerodynamics, main parts of aircraft and their functions. The other task is to practise 4 main language skills in common English, based on the gained knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
Teaching methods and criteria:
Language instruction as an extension of basic professional curriculum.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Conditions for obtaining the course-unit credit:
Active participation in the course. To reach min. 18 points (from 30 possible) in a written test.
Controlled participation in lessons:
In case a student does not fulfil the conditions for obtaining the course-unit credit, the teacher may (in justifiable cases) state compensatory conditions.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
    Language exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Basic Aerodynamics of Aircraft
2. The Atmosphere
3. Lift and Drag
4. The Main Parts of the Aircraft
5. Wing and Tail Unit
6. Rules of Arithmetic, Decimal Fractions, Fractions,Powers, Roots
7. Fuselage, Chosen Grammat. Structures (Gerund,Passive,Clauses,...)
8. Landing Gear
9. The Power Plant
10. Turbojet Engine
11. Engine Fuel System
12. Airplane Control
13. Airplane Equipment
    Language exercise 1. U1 - Runway incursion (Avoiding miscomunication, Airport layout)
2. U1 - Runway incursion (Ground operations, Language development)
3. U2 - LOST (Across the Pacific, Finding flight N45AC)
4. U2 - LOST (Topographical features, Language development)
5. U3 - Technology (Datalink, Flight control systems)
6. U3 - Technology (Instrument panel, Language development)
7. U4 - Animals (Wildlife on the ground, Cargo)
8. U4 - Bird strike, Saying intentions)
9. U5 - Gravity (Manoeuvering an aircraft, Units of measurement)
10. U5 - Gravity (Hydraulic loss, Language development)
11. U6 - Health (Medical emergencies, making suggestions)
12. U6 - Health (Giving and asking for updates, Language development)
13. Written test, course unit credit
Literature - fundamental:
1. Henry Emery, Andy Roberts: Aviation English for ICAO compliance, Macmillan, 2008, ISBN 978-0-230-02755-8
2. Sue Ellis and Terence Gerighty, English for Aviation for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers, OXFORD University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-457943-8
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-PRP-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 3 Compulsory 1 2 W