Course detail

English for Municipal Engineers

FAST-NYB003Acad. year: 2026/2027

The course focuses on vocabulary and conversation related to the field of Municipal Engineering. It also develops students' presentation skills, listening, and reading comprehension through the use of subject-specific materials and professional resources.


Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Lucie Strnadová

Department

Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)

Entry knowledge

Entry requirements: English language proficiency at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The scope of supervised instruction and the method of its implementation are defined by an annually updated directive issued by the course guarantor. 

Aims

The aim of the course is to expand students' specialised English vocabulary in the field of Municipal Engineering, develop their ability to communicate on professional topics in English, and improve their reading, listening, and presentation skills through the use of subject-specific materials. The course also prepares students to use English effectively in their future professional practice.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Studijní materiály zpracované garantem kurzu a zpřístupněné v kurzu NYB003 v systému Moodle. (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme NPC-MI Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Lucie Strnadová

Syllabus

Lesson 1: University studies; branches of Civil Engineering

Lesson 2: Civil Engineering terminology

Lesson 3: Building materials; properties of materials

Lesson 4: Types of buildings; basic structural elements

Lesson 5: Parts of a house; the exterior of a house

Lesson 6: Giving presentations in English; presentation skills

Lesson 7: The public sector in the economy

Lesson 8: Urban planning; public spaces

Lesson 9: Urbanism; transport

Lesson 10: Technical infrastructure; wastewater treatment

Lesson 11: Sustainable living; sustainable buildings

Lesson 12: Building Act; spatial planning

Lesson 13: Building permits; revision