Course detail

Professional English 2

FAST-VYA001Acad. year: 2027/2028

Further development of technical English terminology related to individual fields of study and its practical use in professional communication. Development of skills in understanding technical texts and discussing selected topics in civil engineering. Practice in preparing and delivering PowerPoint presentations on assigned technical topics, with an emphasis on the appropriate use of technical terminology.

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 VYA012.

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:

  • further develop and actively use technical vocabulary related to civil engineering;
  • understand technical texts and spoken communication;
  • communicate about selected professional topics using appropriate terminology;
  • describe and explain basic technical processes and solutions.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

ŽEMLIČKOVÁ, Magdalena. Advanced English for civil engineering and architecture. Praha: České vysoké učení technické v Praze, 2014. ISBN 978-80-01-05457-4. (EN)

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