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UJP / AST6
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Course description
Department/Unit / Abbreviation
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UJP
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AST6
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Title
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English for Mechanical Engineering 6
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Form of course completion
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Exam
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Form of course completion
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Exam
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Accredited / Credits
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Yes,
2
Cred.
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Type of completion
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Oral
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Type of completion
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Oral
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Time requirements
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Tutorial
2
[Hours/Week]
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Course credit prior to examination
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Yes
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Course credit prior to examination
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Yes
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Included in study average
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YES
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Language of instruction
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English
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Occ/max
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Summer semester
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0 / -
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58 / -
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16 / -
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Included in study average
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YES
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Winter semester
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0 / -
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0 / -
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0 / -
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Timetable
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Yes
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Semester taught
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Summer semester
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Minimum (B + C) students
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1
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Optional course |
Yes
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Optional course
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Yes
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Language of instruction
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English
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Internship duration
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0
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No. of hours of on-premise lessons |
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Evaluation scale |
1|2|3|4 |
Periodicity |
každý rok
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Evaluation scale for credit before examination |
S|N |
Periodicita upřesnění |
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Fundamental course |
No
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Evaluation scale |
1|2|3|4 |
Evaluation scale for credit before examination |
S|N |
Substituted course
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CJP/AST6
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Preclusive courses
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N/A
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Prerequisite courses
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N/A
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Informally recommended courses
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N/A
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Courses depending on this Course
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N/A
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Histogram of students' grades over the years:
Graphic PNG
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XLS
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Course objectives:
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The course is designed for students of technical universities focusing mainly on Mechanical Engineering with pre-intermediate or intermediate knowledge of English. Students will learn to communicate in technically oriented working environments. The course should equip students with language competencies at the level B1/B2 according to the Common European Framework for Languages.
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Requirements on student
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Course credit requirement: a student must obtain minimum 75 points for the whole course to pass the subject and receive ECTS credits.
Course requirements consist of the obligatory part which includes 1) 75% course attendance (min 8 classes= min 16 points); 2) 4 homework assignments with specified DEADLINES (34 points max) and the voluntary part which includes 3) Oral presentation based on the slides from HW Assignment 4 (10 points max) 4) Moodle course - 5 points for each completed block; 5) Mid-term test (5 points to students who answer more than 75% questions correctly) 6) Final test. Test contains 50 questions and is worth 25 points (1 point for every 2 questions answered correctly)
Attendance requirements: 75% course attendance is obligatory to qualify for course credits Every class attended is worth 2 points, therefore, at least 16 points must be obtained.
HW Assignment 0 (0 points): Choose a topic for your essay and your final presentation
HW Assignment 1 (10 points max): Write an introduction to your essay on the topic you have chosen for your final presentation (150 words, (DEADLINE week 4 Sunday night)
3 points - vocabulary, phrases (formality)
3 points - grammar
2 points - relevance
HW Assignment 1 due* week 4 Sunday night (late submission: 50% of points only)
HW Assignment 2 (10 points max): video call - dealing with complaints (max 4 minutes - in pairs, DEADLINE week 6 Sunday night)
Role A: You have just had a new printer delivered. Hardly had you started using it when you realised it does not work properly. Get in touch with the people who are responsible for the product. When you complain, remember to do it politely.
Role B: You are the manager of the shop. Try to find a solution to your customer's problem. When you deal with the complaint, remember to be polite but try to find a solution that is convenient not only for the customer but also for the shop.
3 points - vocabulary, phrases (formality)
3 points - grammar
2 points - relevance
HW Assignment 2 due* week 6 Sunday night (late submission: 50% of points only)
HW Assignment 3 (10 points max): Finish your essay (body + conclusion) - 750 words in total (including the introduction)
3 points - vocabulary, phrases (formality)
3 points - grammar
2 points - relevance
HW Assignment 3 due* week 8 Sunday night (late submission: 50% of points only)
HW Assignment 4 (10 points max): create 8-10 slides for your 5-7 minute presentation
Prepare a 8-10-slide presentation based on your essay and upload it to the Google classroom
4 points - vocabulary, phrases (formality)
3 points - grammar
3 points - relevance
HW Assignment 4 due week 9 Sunday night * (late submission: 50% of points only)
*Submission takes place online via Google Classroom (access via your Orion account under @gapps.zcu.cz).
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Content
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Block 1: Creating safe and stress-free working environment
1-4, Classes 1-4
Course introduction. Formal presentation and course requirements. Safety at work. Following rules and regulations.
What to do if things go wrong: writing an accident report
Describing and reporting damage. Defects and troubleshooting.
Dealing with customer complaints. Creating a stress-free environment
Block 2: Describing systems and types of manufacturing
5-8, Classes 5-8
Describing cooling and heating systems
Describing engine types
Describing additive manufacturing (3D printing)
Describing automation and robotics processes
Block 3: Ergonomics, energy sources, nuclear engineering
9-13, Classes 9-13
9-10. Discussing ergonomics, energy sources (renewable energy, fossil fuels), nuclear engineering
10-11. Giving presentations 1
11-12. Giving presentations 2
12-13. Credit test
Moodle course for AST6: https://phix.zcu.cz/moodle/course/view.php?id=8952
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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E-learning [dáno e-learningovým kurzem]
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65
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Contact hours
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26
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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20
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Preparation for an examination (30-60)
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30
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Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
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20
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Total
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161
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- distinguish grammatical structures at the B1 level according to SERR |
- list material properties |
- distinguish mathematical expressions and specifications |
- choose appropriate vocabulary for communication in formal and informal situations |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- introduce one's profession and workplace |
- write a structured resume and job application |
- write formal and informal emails |
- describe materials and their properties |
- attend an interview |
- give directions |
- describe a production process |
- explain functions |
- describe an experiment |
- give detailed instructions, including notification of problems |
- have a discussion on a work-related topic |
- compare the advantages and disadvantages of technical solutions |
- make a phone call, leave and take a message |
- write a request |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
- distinguish grammatical structures at the B1/B2 level according to SERR
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- distinguish vocabulary related to one's profession |
- list the types of graphs |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
- describe a graph |
- write an abstract and a short essay |
- prepare and give a presentation |
- describe safety precautions and explain their implementation |
- discuss regulations and standards |
- write an accident report |
- write a letter of complaint |
- describe a fault over the telephone |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Test |
Seminar work |
Continuous assessment |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Test |
Seminar work |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Oral exam |
Test |
Seminar work |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Continuous assessment |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Practicum |
E-learning |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Collaborative instruction |
Cooperative instruction |
Self-study of literature |
Students' portfolio |
Discussion |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Practicum |
E-learning |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Collaborative instruction |
Cooperative instruction |
Self-study of literature |
Students' portfolio |
Discussion |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Practicum |
E-learning |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Collaborative instruction |
Cooperative instruction |
Self-study of literature |
Students' portfolio |
Discussion |
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