Czech

2

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Understanding specific technical information in spoken and written forms.
The ability to communicate in specific situations related to the development, production 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. The ability to communicate in different situations according to the production process requirements.
The knowledge of specific terminology.

The subject knowledge required corresponds to the XAN 4 exam at Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Department of Languages (UJAZ FEKT).

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

Semester test and exam.
A semester test includes three parts: terminology multiple choice test, completing the semi-technical text using the correct forms of the verbs and filling in missing words into a semi-technical text. The semester test has a form of a written test assessed by max. 40 marks. To be able to register for an exam, a student has to obtain 50% at least, i.e. 20 marks. The semester test can be repeated only once.

An exam has a written form. It consists of reading comprehension assessed by max. 30 marks and listening comprehension assessed by max. 30 marks. A student has to obtain 50% at least out of each exam part in order to pass successfully the exam.

1. Electrical engineering texts.
2. Electrical engineering texts. Numbers.
3. Describing technical functions and applications. Explaining how technology works.
4. Describing specific materials. Specifying and describing properties.
5. Describing componet shapes and features. Explaining jointing and fixing techniques.
6. Describing types of technical problem. Describing the causes of faults.
7. Discussing technical requirements. Assessing feasibility.
8. Describing health and safety precautions. Emphasising the importance of precautions.
9. Describing automated systems.Discussing readings and trends.
10. Explaining tests and experiments. Comparing results with expectations.
11. Discussing causes and effects (language used for linking causes and effects).
12. Discussing performance and suitability. Describing physical forces.
13. Semester test

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The aim of the course is to present the language functions and to develop language skills necessary for professional communication related to the machines, devices and their components development and production and the presentation of products. The course develops other skills necessary for negotiating and dealing with colleagues, business partners and institutions in the international competitive environment.

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.

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26 hours, optionally