Course detail

Foreign Language in the Architectural Profession

FA-OCZAcad. year: 2020/2021

Study of architectural texts and acquirement of architectural terminology in a selected language needed to perform the architectural and urban planning profession.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

3

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Social Sciences (SPV)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Presentation of a student´s project in the selected foreign language.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of general language at B1 level according to CEFR.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Direct tuition in classroom once a week combined with self-study of study materials in e-learning courses in Moodle VUT.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Examination consists of a) submitting a written abstract of the presented project, b) oral verification of the knowledge of the professional terminology needed for the profession of architect by presenting the student's project and subsequent discussion.
In order to be successful, a student must prove that he / she is able to clearly present his / her project in the selected language, use the basic terminology of his / her field and describe his / her study at BUT.

Course curriculum

1. Basic terminology. Working with dictionaries. Description of building exterior.
2. Description of the building structure. Regional differences in terminology.
3. Building materials. Description of their properties in architecture.
4. Types of architectural drawings and documents. Site plan description.
5. Disposition and functional zoning. Description of the building floor plan.
6. Residential buildings. Description and functions.
7. Public buildings. Classification and functions.
8. Urbanism and landscape creation. Tips for presenting in a foreign language.
9. Renovation of buildings. Monument care.
10. Revitalization of cities. Writing abstracts.
11. Training presentation of student projects. Curriculum Vitae in Foreign Language of a graduate.
12. Training presentation of student projects. Portfolio in Foreign Language of a graduate.
13. Consultation of submitted abstracts and CVs.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Acquirement of knowledge of English technical terminology needed to perform rhe profession in the architecture and urbanism.

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

Not applicable.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Studijní texty dostupné v MOODLE VUT na lms.moodle.vutbr.cz (CS)

Recommended reading

Heidenreich, S. English for Architects and civil engineers.Vieweg Teubner 2008.
Hanák, M. Česko-anglický slovník Architektura a stavitelství, Grada 2017 (CS)
Stavební slovník. Česko-anglický elektronický slovník přístupný na www.fce.vutbr.cz/slovnik (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme ARCHURB Master's

    branch ARCHURB , 2. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit