Objectives and competences
To study and develop active use of the vocabulary in the field of civil engineering
To study characteristic features of English/ German technical language
To develop reading skills for understanding technical texts in foreign language
Find data, information and content through a simple search in digital environments, e.g. e-dictionary
Identify simple referencing practices
Choose simple digital tools and technologies for collaborative processes
To develop appropriate writing skills for drawing up technical texts in foreign language (abstracts, business letters)
Content (Syllabus outline)
Civil engineering terminology in foreign language (technical texts, papers and articles, graphs)
Nature protection
Alternative energy sources
Business letters and emails, EU curriculum vitae
Morphology and syntax of technical English: passive voice, compounds, verbal forms, complex sentences, word formation
Technical texts in English: structure of the paper, indicative and informative abstract, referencing
Use of dictionaries
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures
Language exercises
Composition exercises
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
- use technical terminology in English or German language
- understand English or German technical texts, audio and video recordings in English or German language
- write a technical text, their CV and job application in English or German language
- describe diagrams and use the basic mathematical concepts in English or German language
- communicate with other experts from the field in English or German language
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
- the study of technical literature in foreign language
- drawing up shorter texts in English or German technical language
- communication in the field of civil engineering
Readings
English
1. Mulej, S. (2019). Bridging borders: English for students of civil engineering (1st ed.). Univerzitetna založba Univerze; Faculty of Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering and Architecture. http://press.um.si/index.php/ump/catalog/book/382 https://plus.cobiss.net/cobiss/si/sl/bib/um/95980033
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3. Brieger, N., & Pohl, A. (2002). Technical English: vocabulary and grammar (str. 148). Summertown. https://plus.cobiss.net/cobiss/si/sl/bib/um/1258595
4. Članki iz gradbeniške literature / Technical papers from the field of civil engineering
Prerequisits
Recommended B2 level of English language
Additional information on implementation and assessment The student can substitute written exam by 2 midterm exams
