Course detail
English for Life
FEKT-FEFLAcad. year: 2016/2017
An English course with a focus on the acquirement and practice of advanced skills within practical verbal and written communication. The seminars include not only a wide variety of functional aspects of the English language, but also different forms of interaction, namely active discussion, presentation, interpretation of audiovisual materials, and production or analysis of texts. The topics are outlined in such a manner as to enable the students to use English more effectively in dealing with everyday social and professional situations.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The ability to use English in a wide range of everyday situations.
The knowledge of various writing techniques plus the rules of team work and business communication in English.
The ability to understand natural spoken English.
Prerequisites
Students wishing to sit the course exam and obtain the credits are required to attend no less than 75% of all the tutorials/lectures.
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Examination
Course curriculum
II. Cultural heritage and practice of the Euroamerican civilization.
III. Elements of practical communication: Discussion and opinions.
IV. Cultural workshop I.
V. Writing and interpretation of texts. Homework.
VI. Cultural workshop II.
VII. Presentations. Presenting and the related skills development. Homework review and new assignment.
VIII. Cultural workshop III.
IX. English in Electrical Engineering: Strategies, studying and practice.
X. Cultural workshop IV.
XI. English in Electrical Engineering: Reading and translation.
XII. Revision.
XIII. Semester test.
Work placements
Aims
Communicating an image of cultural elements supporting the current Euroamerican civilization.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
Classification of course in study plans