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 German: passive voice, compounds, verbal forms, complex sentences, word formation
Technical texts in German: 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
Recommended B2 level of 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
German
5. Mulej, S. (2014). Strokovni nemški jezik za gradbenike = Deutsch als Fachsprache für Bauingenieure. Založba Fakultete za gradbeništvo. https://dk.um.si/IzpisGradiva.php?id=46548
6. Članki iz gradbeniške literature / Technical papers from the field of civil engineering
7. Brill, L. M., & Techmer, M. (2011). Großes Übungsbuch Deutsch, Wortschatz: [Niveau A2-C1] (1. Aufl., str. 400). Hueber. https://plus.cobiss.net/cobiss/si/sl/bib/um/269052
8. Kärchner-Ober, R. (2020). Fachwortschatztrainer Technik: Deutsch als Fremd- und Zweitsprache (1. Aufl., str. 95). Hueber. https://plus.cobiss.net/cobiss/si/sl/bib/um/1679862
Prerequisits
None. Recommended B2 level of English or German language
Additional information on implementation and assessment The student can substitute written exam by 2 midterm exams
