Course detail

German 3

FSI-N3Acad. year: 2011/2012

The course is intended to teach German for specific purposes. Also dealt with is the language at general level, especially grammar and syntax. The course is focused on practical, everyday communication for the international workplace.

Language of instruction

German

Number of ECTS credits

2

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Jana Návratová

Department

Institute of Foreign Languages (ÚJ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students will be made familiar with general vocabulary for the workplace and they will
revise basic grammar and vocabulary necessary for everyday practical communication.

Prerequisites

Course is intended for students who are familiar with the German language at level A2 CEFR. The course doesn’t follow up on the course N2.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended the seminars actively, worked out assigned tasks and passed a credit test. 60% points at the credit test as minimum.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to equip students for real-life tasks that arise in a wide range of technical occupations.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is systematically checked by the teacher. Absence may be in justified cases compensated for with the consent of the teacher.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Not applicable.

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme M2V-N Master's

    branch M-VSY , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

  • Programme BO1-P Bachelor's

    branch B-OBN , 1 year of study, winter semester, elective (voluntary)

  • Programme M2V-P Master's

    branch M-VSY , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Language exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Jana Návratová

Syllabus

Themes developing communication skills + technical language – contents:
1. Road traffic, driver's licence in Germany
2. Travelling by car
3. Motor vehicles
4. Four-stroke engine
5. Driving a motorbike
6. Riding a bicycle
7. Environment I
8. Environment II
9. Computer I
10. Computer II
11. Home appliances I
12. Home appliances II
13. Revision, credit test