Course detail

Technical English for Master's Degree

FSI-7AZMAcad. year: 2023/2024

The exam tests the ability to use language independently at B2 level, with an emphasis on the needs of successful communication in technical fields. The written part tests knowledge of grammar and professional vocabulary acquired in previous study. In the oral part, students need to prove they are able to express themselves spontaneously, and to demonstrate their ability to use specific language skills needed in engineering (e.g. describing processes, writing reports, and other communication in the workplace).

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

0

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Foreign Languages (ÚJ)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of grammar and professional vocabulary learnt in the courses A5 and A6 is regarded as a minimum to pass the exam.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

The exam has a written and an oral part and tests English at B2 level. The written part focuses on grammar and technical vocabulary. The oral part tests fluency, pronunciation and ability to use professional vocabulary and grammar covered in the compulsory literature. In both parts, students are required to collect at least 50% of the points.


There are no lessons.

Aims

The aim of the exam is to demonstrate that the student is able to communicate in English independently at B2 level with the focus on functional language.


A student who successfully passes the 7AZM exam understands the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. A successful exam candidate can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, explain and present various topics, explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. The scope corresponds to B2 level and the content of the courses A5 and A6 (see the courses documentation).

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Oxford English for Careers: Technology 2, OUP, 2008 (pro studenty, kteří absolvovali kurzy A5-A6 v roce 2019/2020 a dříve) (EN)
BONAMY, David. Technical English 4: Course Book. Harlow: Pearson Education, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4082-2955-2 (pro studenty, kteří absolvovali kurzy A5-A6 v roce 2020/2021 a později) (EN)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-LKT-P Master's

    specialization STL , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization TLT , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-AIŘ-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-ADI-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-IMB-P Master's

    specialization BIO , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization IME , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-SLE-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-PDS-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-STG-P Master's

    specialization STG , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization STM , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization MTS , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-MTI-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-MAI-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-KSI-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-MET-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-FIN-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-ETI-P Master's

    specialization TEP , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization FLI , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
    specialization ENI , 2. year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-PMO-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-PRI-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-VSR-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective
  • Programme N-KSB-P Master's, 2. year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Guided consultation

1 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Mgr. Dita Gálová, Ph.D.

Syllabus

There are no lessons.