Course objectives:
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The aim of the course is to teach students how to communicate effectively in a technical work environment and equip them with language competence to match CEF level A2/B1+.
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Requirements on student
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Credit requirements
1) activity in hours
2) fulfillment of all assigned tasks listed in the Courseware
3) essay on a given topic (KS students submit two essays)
4) continuous test
5) final test at 75%
Examination requirements:
Presernation covering topics from the studium
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Content
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1. Study at a technical faculty
2. Science in the technical praxis
3. Hosehold appliance
4. How to use a maschine, instructions
5. Fridge, washing maschine, microwave
6. Computer
7. Internet, social networks, problems
8. Mobile phone
9. Industry robots, problems at Work
10.Describing safety precautions
11.Safety signs
12.Presentations
13.Test
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Studentům je k dispozici kurz v Google classroom se všemi podstatnými informacemi i materiály.
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Basic:
Myšková, Návratová. Němčina pro strojírenské obory.
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Basic:
Němčina pro techniky
(Svobodová, H., Šabacký, L.)
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Extending:
Zettl, Erich; Janssen, Jörg; Müller, Heidrun. Aus moderner Technik und Naturwissenschaft. SRN, 2002.
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Recommended:
Vedralová, H. Deutsches Textbuch für Studenten des Maschinenbaus. ČVUT, Praha, 1997.
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Recommended:
Becker N. Metall- und Elektroberufe. Max Hueber Verlag, 1983. ISBN 3-19-002190-3.
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On-line library catalogues
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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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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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10
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Preparation for an examination (30-60)
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24
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Preparation for formative assessments (2-20)
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10
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Presentation preparation (report in a foreign language) (10-15)
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8
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Contact hours
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26
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Total
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78
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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: |
use of language competences at the level B1/ B1 according to CEFR |
correctly use grammatical means according to the required level (main and subordinate clauses, questions, cases, infinitive with "zu")
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identify the past and perfect tense of irregular verbs
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use advanced vocabulary focused on employment, job interview, business correspondence |
use advanced vocabulary according to the level required |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
use required grammatical means in communication |
describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions |
explain and justify opinions and plans |
participate in a conversation |
participate in a discussion on well-known topics (e.g. work-related), explain and defend an opinion |
explain a viewpoint on a current issue and name the advantages and disadvantages of various solutions |
write a CV and apply for a job |
write a formal and informal email |
analyse the main ideas of advanced texts focused on both specific and abstract topics, including technical topics |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
use vocabulary related to the discussed chapters (see content) |
use the "um+zu" construction |
identify prepositions that need to be followed by a specific case |
use passive with modal verbs |
form past tense |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
describe your work or future employment |
describe the purpose of household appliances |
describe the use of new media and technologies |
give information about work safety regulations |
summarize, find and analyse information obtained from a text focused on topics discussed |
summarize, find and analyse information obtained from listening of a text focused on topics discussed |
analyse a message focused on topics discusses and on related topics |
use necessary grammatical means |
Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
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: |
Test |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Group presentation at a seminar |
Oral exam |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Skills demonstration during practicum |
Group presentation at a seminar |
Oral exam |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Practicum |
Textual studies |
Individual study |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Practicum |
Discussion |
Collaborative instruction |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Practicum |
Textual studies |
Individual study |
Discussion |
Collaborative instruction |
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