Course: Technical English II

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Course title Technical English II
Course code CJV/AP8A2
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Juráňová Veronika, Mgr.
Course content
- Introduction lesson - Industry 4.0 - Robots - Technology Addiction - Artificial Intelligence - Deepfakes - Mid-term test - The Future of Information Technology - NFTs - Crime-fighting and Security - UX Design - Scrum and Other Methodologies - Ethics in IT - Credit test

Learning activities and teaching methods
Practice exercises, Text analysis, Individual work of students
  • Preparation for course credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 32 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 30 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
knowledge of English - B1 level pre-intermediate course AP7A1 Technical English I
knowledge of English - B1 level pre-intermediate course AP7A1 Technical English I
learning outcomes
name and describe technical vocabulary
name and describe technical vocabulary
choose a technical text for analysing
choose a technical text for analysing
describe a content of a video / record on technical topic
describe a content of a video / record on technical topic
express the knowledge of technical English at the intermediate level
express the knowledge of technical English at the intermediate level
discuss individual topics in the lessons in English
discuss individual topics in the lessons in English
Skills
use technical English expressions in communication
use technical English expressions in communication
prepare a presentation in English on technical topic
prepare a presentation in English on technical topic
analyze a technical text using gained knowledge of technical vocabulary
analyze a technical text using gained knowledge of technical vocabulary
discuss individual topics using technical English
discuss individual topics using technical English
find a suitable technical text for work in class
find a suitable technical text for work in class
teaching methods
Knowledge
Text analysis
Practice exercises
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Text analysis
assessment methods
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Didactic test
Didactic test
Recommended literature
  • Boeckner, Keith. Oxford English for computing. 1st ed. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1993. ISBN 0-19-457387-7.
  • Demetriades. Information technology workshop. OUP.
  • Gledinning, E. H., McEwan, J. Basic English for computing. OUP, 2003.
  • Glendinning, Eric H., Lansford, Lewis and Pohl, Alison. Technology for engineering and applied sciences. 2013. ISBN 9780194569712.
  • Glendinning, Eric H. Oxford English for electrical and mechanical engineering. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2001. ISBN 194573923.
  • Glendinning, Eric H. Oxford English for electronics : answer book with teaching notes. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 1993. ISBN 194573850.
  • Glendinning, Eric H. Oxford English for information technology. 1st pub. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-19-457375-3.
  • V. HOLLET. Tech Talk. OUP.


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