English 5 (FSI-A5)

Academic year 2019/2020
Supervisor: Mgr. Jaroslav Trávníček  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: English
Aims of the course unit:
The course is intended to teach English as a foreign language with focus on practical, everyday communication in a wide range of engineering branches.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Students will be made familiar with general vocabulary for the workplace, as well as grammar structures for everyday communication at intermediate level.
Prerequisites:
Course is intended for students who are familiar with the language at pre-intermediate level. They are expected to have the knowledge and skills corresponding to the courses A3 and A4.

Links to other subjects:
compulsory prerequisite: English 3 [A3]
compulsory prerequisite: English 4 [A4]
compulsory co-requisite: English 4 [A4]
Course contents:
The course is intended to teach English for Specific Purposes. However, general English is also included.
Teaching methods and criteria:
Language instruction as an extension of basic professional curriculum.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
To pass this course it is necessary, apart from active participation in the class and individual home preparation, to fulfil and present tasks given and to pass the credit test, which is divided into three parts written on pre-set dates throughout the semester. Altogether it is required to collect at least 30 points out of 50 in these tests. In case this benchmark of 60% is not achieved, there is a possibility for the student to resit the test, however containing all three parts. Finally, students’ work in the e-learning support of the course is also reflected in the overall course assessment.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at seminars is compulsory and is systematically checked by the teacher. Students are allowed to miss two seminars.
Type of course unit:
    Language exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Language exercise 1. Introduction, U1 - Ways in to technology – Branches of engineering
2. U1 - Ways in to technology – second part (grammar: -ing form and infinitive)
3. U3 - Bridges and tunnels
4. U3 - Bridges and tunnels- second part (grammar: The passive)
5. U4 - Plastics (1st test)
6. U4 - Plastics - second part(modal verbs: can, can't, could, couldn't, be able to,etc.)
7. U5 - Alternative energy
8. U5 - Alternative energy - second part (Past Continuous vs. Past Simple)
9. U6 - Aeronautics (2nd test)
10.U6 - Aeronautics - second part (First and Second Conditional)
11.U7 - Future homes
12.U7 - Future homes - second part (modal verbs: must, have to, don't have to, etc.)
13.3rd test
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.
3. BRIEGER, Nick a Alison POHL. Technical English Vocabulary and Grammar. Andover: Heinle, Cengage Learning, 2002. ISBN 978-1-902741-76-5.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B3A-P full-time study B-PDS Industrial Design -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3A-P full-time study B-FIN Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3A-P full-time study B-MAI Mathematical Engineering -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3S-A full-time study B-STI Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering -- Cr 0 Compulsory 1 1 W
B3S-P full-time study B-SSZ Machine and Equipment Construction -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3S-P full-time study B-KSB Quality, Reliability and Safety -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 1 W
B3S-P full-time study B-AIŘ Applied Computer Science and Control -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3S-P full-time study B-STI Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3A-P full-time study B-MET Mechatronics -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 1 W
B3S-P full-time study B-S1R Engineering -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 1 W
B3S-P full-time study B-EPP Power Engineering, Processes and Environment -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3A-P full-time study B-MTI Materials Engineering -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 1 W
B3S-P full-time study B-STG Manufacturing Technology -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3A-P full-time study B-MTI Materials Engineering -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3S-P full-time study B-KSB Quality, Reliability and Safety -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3A-P full-time study B-MET Mechatronics -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 2 W
B3S-P full-time study B-STI Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering -- Cr 0 Compulsory-optional 1 1 W