Course detail

English for IT

FEKT-BPC-AITAcad. year: 2022/2023

The course is aimed at the development of language competencies required by the students’ future professional environment. Seminars are focused on the means, functions and style of professional language in IT and practising its correct use in professional contexts. IT topics may be discussed in their relations to humanities and business. Speaking, listening and reading (skimming and scanning) skills are practiced. Professional topics for discussion are based on the textbook materials and are aimed at the development of specific vocabulary learned within listening and reading activities.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Pavel Sedláček

Department

Department of Foreign Languages (UJAZ)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

A student is able to discuss the basic subjects of IT
he/she describes technical functions and applications and explains how the particular technologies work
lists and describes various types of technical problems and causes of faults and is able to discuss possible solutions
verbalizes mathematical expressions and graphs
is able to work with professional texts and find the required information
has the knowledge of professional language functions and their manifestations and uses them correctly

Prerequisites

A student has passed BPC-AN4 English – Intermediate 2 exam at UJAZ FEKT. This exam corresponds to the level B1 CEFR level.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods include language seminars and homework. Students have to actively participate in classes.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

75% attendance and active participation at classes, fulfilment of given assignments, test, exam.

Course curriculum

Introduction

Computers

The Internet

Gaming

Cell Phones

Security

Operating systems

Peripherals

ICT in Transportation

ICT in Space Exploration

Future of ICT

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim of the course is to develop all language competences and the presentation of the language functions characteristic for the professional language in IT.
Understanding specific technical information in both spoken and written forms.
The ability to communicate in specific situations related to the development and presentation of devices and their parts and components. The ability to express one´s ideas and discuss the issues and current trends in technology.

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

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

The course takes over 13 weeks in the form of language exercises. Attendance at seminars is compulsory (75 %). Absence must be properly apologized. If the absence exceeds 75%, it must be compensated for.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Elektronické materiály vytvořené Ústavem jazyků
Glendinning, E.H., McEwan, J. Oxford English for Information technology, New Edition, OUP

Type of course unit

Language exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Pavel Sedláček

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

English for IT

Type of course unit