English in Aviation (FSI-OL0)

Academic year 2026/2027
Supervisor: Mgr. Petr Klouda  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Course type: departmental course
Aims of the course unit:

The aim is to familiarize the students with the terminology of aeronautics and aircraft in such an extent that enables them to apply their knowledge in practice. Another goal is to enrich their knowledge and improve their communication ability in common language. The course enables the students to learn about atmosphere, forces acting upon the aircraft, about main parts of the aircraft, about its engine and instrument equipment. The students can also improve their communication ability in common English.
Learning outcomes and competences:
 
Prerequisites:

Knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and communication ability in common English B2.
Course contents:

The course makes the students acquainted with the vocabulary concerning aeronautics and aviation. 
Teaching methods and criteria:
 
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

To receive credit for this course students have to obtain at least 40 points by the end of the semester. Points can be obtained for attendance (5 points), presentation in class (up to 45 points) and credit test, which takes place in the 13th week of the semester (up to 60 points). Should students fail to reach at least 40 points at the end of the semester, they can resit the credit test during the exam period.
Controlled participation in lessons:
 
Type of course unit:
    Language exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Language exercise

1. Introduction to OL0 - (division of aircraft, airplane parts)
2. Materials in Aviation
3. Hardware - (tools, fasteners, etc.)
4. Airframe structures - (forces and stresses)
5. Airframe structures - external
6. Airframe structures - internal
7. Airframe structures - control surfaces
8. Maintenance and safety
9. Engines - piston
10. Engines - jet engine, turboprop
11. Systems - hydraulics
12. Fuel
13. Credit test
Literature - fundamental:
2. David Morgan and Nicholas Regan, TAKE OFF Technical English for Engineering, Garnet Education, ISBN 978-1-85964-974-9
3. Philip Shawcross, English for Aircraft system maintenance 1, BELIN, ISBN 2-7011-1461-6
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
N-AST-A full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr 2 Compulsory 2 1 W
N-LKT-P full-time study STL Aircraft Design -- Cr 2 Compulsory 2 1 W
N-LKT-P full-time study TLT Airtransport and Airport Technology -- Cr 2 Compulsory 2 1 W
C-AKR-P full-time study CZS -- Cr 2 Elective 1 1 W