Course detail

English in Aviation

FSI-OL0Acad. year: 2026/2027

The course makes the students acquainted with the vocabulary concerning aeronautics and aviation. 

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Petr Klouda

Department

Institute of Foreign Languages (ÚJ)

Entry knowledge

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

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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.

Aims

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.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

David Morgan and Nicholas Regan, TAKE OFF Technical English for Engineering, Garnet Education, ISBN 978-1-85964-974-9 (EN)
Philip Shawcross, English for Aircraft system maintenance 1, BELIN, ISBN 2-7011-1461-6 (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-AST-A Master's 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme N-LKT-P Master's

    specialization STL , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    specialization TLT , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Petr Klouda

Syllabus

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