Technical English Exam (FSI-TEN3-K)

Academic year 2021/2022
Supervisor: Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Aims of the course unit:
The aim of the examination is to prove student's knowledge, skills and professional vocabulary. He/she is expected to use the language as an independent user.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, explain and present various topics, explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. The scope corresponds to the Upper-Intermediate level and the content of the courses TEN1-K and TEN2-K (see the courses documentation).
Prerequisites:
Knowledge of Upper-Intermediate level and professional vocabulary learnt in the courses TEN1-K and TEN2-K is regarded as a minimum to pass the exam.

Links to other subjects:
compulsory prerequisite: English 5 [A5]
compulsory co-requisite: English 6 [A6]
Course contents:
The exam tests the knowledge, professional vocabulary and skills acquired in previous study. It corresponds to B2 level according to the "Common European Framework of Reference: Learning, Teaching, Assessment" set by the Council of Europe.
Teaching methods and criteria:
Separately registered exam following previous language lessons.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
The exam has a written and an oral part and tests English at B2 level. The written part focuses on grammar and technical vocabulary. The oral part tests fluency, pronunciation and ability to use professional vocabulary and grammar covered in the compulsory literature. In both parts, students are required to collect at least 50% of the points.
Controlled participation in lessons:
There are no lessons.
Type of course unit:
    Guided consultation  1 × 1 hrs. optionally                  
Course curriculum:
    Guided consultation There are no lessons.
Literature - fundamental:
1. BONAMY, David. Technical English 4: Course Book. Harlow: Pearson Education, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4082-2955-2.
Literature - recommended:
2. MURPHY, Raymond. English Grammar in Use: A self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. 4th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012. ISBN 978-0-521-18906-4.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-STR-K combined study AIŘ Applied Computer Science and Control -- Ex 4 Compulsory 1 2 S
B-STR-K combined study SSZ Machine and Equipment Construction -- Ex 4 Compulsory 1 2 S
B-STR-K combined study STG Manufacturing Technology -- Ex 4 Compulsory 1 2 S