Course: English in Environmental Engineering

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Course title English in Environmental Engineering
Course code CJV/TP8AE
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
  • Orsavová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Vidomusová Hana, Mgr.
Course content
1. Basic grammatical topics and issues 2. Language of technical texts 3. Presenting in English 4. Renewable energy 5. Environmental engineering 6. Polymer processing 7. Chemical substances in the communication of plants 8. Role of trees in the planet´s climate 9. Main cosmetic ingredients 10. History of cosmetics 11. Biomaterials, bionics 12. Stem cells 13. Nanomaterials and nanotechnology in cosmetic dermatology 14. Presenting the student's own research

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises, Teamwork, Analysis of a presentation, Individual work of students, Students working in pairs, Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations, E-learning
  • Participation in classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference.
English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference.
learning outcomes
application of the specifics of technical language
application of the specifics of technical language
application of the range of vocabulary of the particular field of the study at the appropriate language level
application of the range of vocabulary of the particular field of the study at the appropriate language level
application of the formal structure of the professional presentation
application of the formal structure of the professional presentation
application of the formal structure for summarizing a professional text
application of the formal structure for summarizing a professional text
application of the critical distinction between the credibility of literary sources
application of the critical distinction between the credibility of literary sources
Skills
can write comprehensible detailed texts on a large number of topics, convey information, defend opinions
can write comprehensible detailed texts on a large number of topics, convey information, defend opinions
can distinguish and use a suitable register within their field of study
can distinguish and use a suitable register within their field of study
can analyze the content of a professional text within their study specialization
can analyze the content of a professional text within their study specialization
can master the language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking at B2 language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language 2020
can master the language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking at B2 language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Language 2020
can express acquired knowledge of the field according to the enrolled study programme in English
can express acquired knowledge of the field according to the enrolled study programme in English
teaching methods
Knowledge
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Teamwork
Teamwork
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
E-learning
E-learning
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Composite examination (Written part + oral part)
Preparation of a presentation
Systematic observation of the student
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Analysis of the student's performance
Analysis of the student's performance
Systematic observation of the student
Preparation of a presentation
Recommended literature
  • Vlastní e-learningové materiály. .
  • Glendinning, E.H., Lansford, L, Pohl, A. Oxford English for Careers: Technology for Engineering & Applied Sciences. 2013. ISBN 9780194569712.
  • Mark Ibbotson. Cambridge English for Engineering. Cambridge, 2025. ISBN 9780521715188.
  • Powell, M. Dynamic Presentations. Cambridge, 2010. ISBN 9780521150040.


Study plans that include the course
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