Technical German 2 (FSI-0N2)

Academic year 2019/2020
Supervisor: Mgr. Jana Návratová  
Supervising institute: ÚJ all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: German
Aims of the course unit:
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. The previously gained knowledge of grammar and vocabulary will be revised and systematically expanded in technical contexts.
Learning outcomes and competences:
After passing this course students should be able to communicate in German independently, at B2+ level according to CEFR. 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:
The course requires a knowledge of general language at least on level B1 according to CEFR. The course is intended to teach German as a foreign language for specific purposes.
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 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 at level B2+ CEFR 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. Students are allowed to miss two seminars.
Type of course unit:
    Language exercise  13 × 2 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Language exercise 1. Mathematics I
2. Mathematics II
3. Mathematics – summary
4. Geometry I
5. Geometry – summary
6. Spatial geometry I
7. Spatial geometry – summary
8. Materials I
9. Materials – summary
10. Tools and Implements I
11. Tools and Implements – summary
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  
BO1-P visiting student B-OBN Common Offer for Bachelor's Study -- Cr,Ex 3 Elective (voluntary) 1 1 S
B-VTE-P full-time study --- no specialisation -- Cr,Ex 4 Compulsory 1 1 S
MO1-P visiting student M-OBN Common Offer for Master's Study -- Cr,Ex 3 Elective (voluntary) 2 1 S