Technical English Course
Technical English Course A0B04OA
| Credits | 2 |
| Semesters | Both |
| Completion | Assessment |
| Language of teaching | undefined |
| Extent of teaching | 2C |
Annotation
The course is designed for students who have completed the B2 English course. Its main objective is to prepare students for the study of selected specialized courses in English by covering a broader range of topics in engineering. In addition to teaching materials aimed at expanding technical vocabulary and consolidating current language skills, the focus is on authentic articles adapted from professional journals and accompanying videos. The syllabus also leaves space for students´ presentations covering various fields of science.
Study targets
to prepare students for the study of selected specialized courses in English
Course outlines
A0B04OA Anglický odborný jazyk - učební plán
Materials available on Moodle
Week Topic Language Focus
______________________________________________________________________________
Week 1: Overview of course
Car Technology: Past, Present, and Future
Week 2: Our Interactive World: The Rise of the Touchscreen
Week 3: 3D Printing: From Machine Parts to Human Organs
Week 4: The Things That Will Build the Future: New Materials
Week 5: Powering Tomorrow: Alternative Energies and Rising Energy Demand
Week 6: WRITING WORKSHOP
Week 7: The Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE
Week 8: More Than Mario: Video Games
Week 9: ISS, Mars, and Beyond: Space Exploration
Week 10: Unraveling the Strands: DNA
Week 11: The Ethics of Technology: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
Week 12: FINAL PRESENTATIONS
Week 13: Spare Week
Week 14: Spare Week
Requirements for credit:
Academic Achievement - students are expected to:
-participate actively in class.
-work independently on home assignments.
-complete one writing assignment.
-complete one short presentation.
Attendance - Students are allowed to be absent at most three times during the semester.
Requirements will be specified at the opening session.
Materials available on Moodle
Week Topic Language Focus
______________________________________________________________________________
Week 1: Overview of course
Car Technology: Past, Present, and Future
Week 2: Our Interactive World: The Rise of the Touchscreen
Week 3: 3D Printing: From Machine Parts to Human Organs
Week 4: The Things That Will Build the Future: New Materials
Week 5: Powering Tomorrow: Alternative Energies and Rising Energy Demand
Week 6: WRITING WORKSHOP
Week 7: The Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE
Week 8: More Than Mario: Video Games
Week 9: ISS, Mars, and Beyond: Space Exploration
Week 10: Unraveling the Strands: DNA
Week 11: The Ethics of Technology: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
Week 12: FINAL PRESENTATIONS
Week 13: Spare Week
Week 14: Spare Week
Requirements for credit:
Academic Achievement - students are expected to:
-participate actively in class.
-work independently on home assignments.
-complete one writing assignment.
-complete one short presentation.
Attendance - Students are allowed to be absent at most three times during the semester.
Requirements will be specified at the opening session.
Exercises outlines
A0B04OA Anglický odborný jazyk - učební plán
Materials available on Moodle
Week Topic Language Focus
______________________________________________________________________________
Week 1: Overview of course
Car Technology: Past, Present, and Future
Week 2: Our Interactive World: The Rise of the Touchscreen
Week 3: 3D Printing: From Machine Parts to Human Organs
Week 4: The Things That Will Build the Future: New Materials
Week 5: Powering Tomorrow: Alternative Energies and Rising Energy Demand
Week 6: WRITING WORKSHOP
Week 7: The Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE
Week 8: More Than Mario: Video Games
Week 9: ISS, Mars, and Beyond: Space Exploration
Week 10: Unraveling the Strands: DNA
Week 11: The Ethics of Technology: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
Week 12: FINAL PRESENTATIONS
Week 13: Spare Week
Week 14: Spare Week
Requirements for credit:
Academic Achievement - students are expected to:
-participate actively in class.
-work independently on home assignments.
-complete one writing assignment.
-complete one short presentation.
Attendance - Students are allowed to be absent at most three times during the semester.
Requirements will be specified at the opening session.
Materials available on Moodle
Week Topic Language Focus
______________________________________________________________________________
Week 1: Overview of course
Car Technology: Past, Present, and Future
Week 2: Our Interactive World: The Rise of the Touchscreen
Week 3: 3D Printing: From Machine Parts to Human Organs
Week 4: The Things That Will Build the Future: New Materials
Week 5: Powering Tomorrow: Alternative Energies and Rising Energy Demand
Week 6: WRITING WORKSHOP
Week 7: The Rise of the Machines: Artificial Intelligence
WRITING ASSIGNMENT DUE
Week 8: More Than Mario: Video Games
Week 9: ISS, Mars, and Beyond: Space Exploration
Week 10: Unraveling the Strands: DNA
Week 11: The Ethics of Technology: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
Week 12: FINAL PRESENTATIONS
Week 13: Spare Week
Week 14: Spare Week
Requirements for credit:
Academic Achievement - students are expected to:
-participate actively in class.
-work independently on home assignments.
-complete one writing assignment.
-complete one short presentation.
Attendance - Students are allowed to be absent at most three times during the semester.
Requirements will be specified at the opening session.
Literature
The set of teaching materials (texts and exercises) available at: http://jazyky.feld.cvut.cz/.
Requirements
The course is designed primarily for students who have completed the B2 English course.
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