VŠTE:ATP_2 English for Civil Engineering - Course Information

ATP_2 English for Civil Engineering

Extent and Intensity

0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

Mgr. Ivana Jílková (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

Mgr. Jindřiška Kraťková
Centre of language services – Faculty of Corporate Strategy – Rector – Institute of Technology and Business in České Budějovice

Timetable of Seminar Groups

ATP_2/S01: Tue 13:10–14:40 D415, I. Jílková

Prerequisites (in Czech)

ATP_1 English for Civil Engineering students && FORMA(P)

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is offered to students of any study field.

Course objectives supported by learning outcomes

Module 2 The target of the course is a gradual development of communicative skills needed for engineering practice in the construction industry. The basic premise is the technical terminology active management of a studied field in a range of specified thematic areas. The emphasis is placed on the development of dialogic skills, understanding of the professional texts and communication skills associated with presenting technical topics from the construction.

Syllabus

• 1 Structure implementation 2 Progress in civil engineering 3 Buildings and building technology-environmently friendly 4 High rise buildings 5 Dams and their importance 6 Construction management importance 7 Architectural styles, architectural treasures 8 Work with currect professional texts such as computer applications in construction 9 Work with currect professional texts such as heating, radiators, air conditioning 10 Work with currect professional texts such as environmental engineering 11 Work with currect professional texts such as accidents 12 Work with currect professional texts such as construction machinery and equipment 13 Work with currect professional texts such as waste and pollution

Literature

required literature
• KASÍKOVÁ, S., HORKÁ, H., SEDLÁKOVÁ, V., VOBECKÁ, M. English for Civil Engineering. Praha : ČVUT, 2005. 182 s. ISBN 80-01-02602-7.

not specified
• HANÁK, M. et al. Architektonický a stavební slovník anglicko-český. Plzeň : FRAUS, 1998. 721 s. ISBN 80-7238-024-9.
• JÍLKOVÁ, I., ŠULISTOVÁ, J. Study Materials for Civil Engineering II. České Budějovice : Vysoká škola technická a ekonomická v Českých Budějovicích, 2010. 36 s. ISBN 978-80-87278-46-8.

Forms of Teaching

Seminar
Tutorial
Consultation

Teaching Methods

Frontal Teaching
Group Teaching - Cooperation
Partner Teaching
Individual Work– Individual or Individualized Activity
E-learning

Student Workload

Activities	Number of Hours of Study Workload
	Daily Study	Combined Study
Preparation for the Mid-term Test	10	10
Preparation for Seminars, Exercises, Tutorial	11	27
preparation for an oral presentation	5	5
Attendance on Seminars/Exercises/Tutorial/Excursion	26	10
Total:	52	52

Assessment Methods and Assesment Rate

presentation 20 %
mid-term test 40 %
mid-term test 40 %

Exam conditions

To write two tests and present one oral presentation. Test 1 is written in the first half of the semester, test 2 at the end of the semester. The oral presentation is held in accordance with the schedule set by the teacher of the course. The score corresponds to the percentage ratio of assessment methods (the oral speech maximum of 20 points, test 1 maximum of 40 points and test 2 40 points, maximum of all parts 100 points). For the successful completion of the course, the students have to achieve at least 70%, or 70 points from all parts.

There is a possibility of writing these two tests during one lesson due to the time possibilities for the students of the combine study. However, the the number of the requireed points is the same (2 x 40 points).

Language of instruction

Czech

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