Course detail

Professional English 1

FAST-VYA012Acad. year: 2026/2027

Development of technical English with a focus on civil engineering terminology and its practical use in professional communication. Practice in understanding technical texts, identifying and processing relevant information, and discussing professional topics at CEFR level B2. Practice in preparing and delivering PowerPoint presentations on assigned technical topics.The prerequisite is successful completion of VYA009 or knowledge of basic civil engineering terminology in English.

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

The prerequisite is knowledge of general English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and successful completion of VYA009 or knowledge of basic civil engineering terminology in English. 

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

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

Aims

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • use technical terminology related to their field of study;
  • understand technical texts and identify relevant information;
  • communicate about selected topics in civil engineering;
  • prepare and deliver a presentation on a technical topic;
  • use basic language features typical of technical English.



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