Objectives and competences
To study and develop active use of the vocabulary in the field of traffic and transportation engineering
To study characteristic features of English technical language
To develop reading skills for understanding technical texts in English
To develop appropriate writing skills for drawing up technical texts in English (abstracts, business letters)
Content (Syllabus outline)
Traffic and transportation engineering terminology in English (technical texts, papers), graphs, basic mathematical terms
Business letters, application for job, EU curriculum vitae
Morphology and syntax of technical English: affixes, suffixes, compounds, verbal forms, complex sentences, embedded clauses, nominalization
Technical texts in English: structure of the paper, indicative and informative abstract, referencing
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures
Language exercises
Composition exercises
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
- use technical terminology in English language
- understand English technical texts, audio and video recordings in English language
- write a technical text, their CV and job application in English language
- describe diagrams and use the basic mathematical concepts in English language
- communicate with other experts from the field in English language
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Acquired knowledge can be used in:
- the study of technical literature in English
- drawing up shorter texts in English technical language
- communication in the specific field
Readings
1. Jurkovič, V. Insights into Traffic English (Moodle)
2. MULEJ, Sabina. Additional materials for students of transportation engineering
3. Grussendorf, Marion: English for Logistics, Cornelsen Verlag, Berlin 2010
Ostalo / Other:
1. Brieger, N. and Pohl, A.: Technical English: Vocabulary and Grammar, Summertown Publishing, 2002.
2. Članki iz prometa in transporta v angleščini / English technical papers from the field of traffic and transportation engineering
3. Murphy, R.: English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press, 2000.
Prerequisits
B2 level of English language
