Course detail

Professional English 1

FAST-VYA012Acad. year: 2023/2024

Practice in reading for information and understanding the argumentation at B2 level of the CEF which requires a student to be able to find out information, thoughts and opinions in highly professional resources within his/her field of study.
PowerPoint presentation practice within the given technical topic.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Daniel Rodriguez

Department

Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of general English at B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Aims

Students will get acquainted with the specificities of the English professional style and the terminology of their field of study.
The student will become proficient in the specificities of the English professional style and the terminology of his/her field of study.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Aktuální odborné články a vybrané texty z odborné literatury.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme BPC-VP Bachelor's, 1. year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Daniel Rodriguez

Syllabus

1st - 12th Week: Current technical civil engineering texts involving topics from particular fields of study