Course detail
English in Aviation I
FSI-CLA Acad. year: 2020/2021 Winter semester
English in Aviation makes the students acquainted with the terms of aerodynamics, main parts of aircraft and their functions. The other task is to practise 4 main language skills in common English, based on the gained knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.
Language of instruction
English
Number of ECTS credits
3
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Knowledge about parts of aircraft, engine, equipment, navigation and flight instruments, flight manoeuvres, meteorology, aerodromes, and air traffic control. Acquaintance with different language structures used only in aviation.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of grammar and vocabulary of common English, level intermediate (level of knowledge gained after passing the examination 7az = B1)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Language instruction as an extension of basic professional curriculum.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Conditions for obtaining the course-unit credit:
Active participation in the course. To reach min. 18 points (from 30 possible) in a written test.
Aims
The aim is to make the students familiar with the basic terminology of air traffic, air traffic control and aircraft to such an extent that enables them to apply their knowledge in practice. Another task is to enrich their knowledge and improve their ability of communication in common English.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
In case a student does not fulfil the conditions for obtaining the course-unit credit, the teacher may (in justifiable cases) state compensatory conditions.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B3S-P: Engineering, Bachelor's
branch B-PRP: Professional Pilot, compulsory
Type of course unit
Lecture
13 hours, optionally
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Basic Aerodynamics of Aircraft
2. The Atmosphere
3. Lift and Drag
4. The Main Parts of the Aircraft
5. Wing and Tail Unit
6. Rules of Arithmetic, Decimal Fractions, Fractions,Powers, Roots
7. Fuselage, Chosen Grammat. Structures (Gerund,Passive,Clauses,...)
8. Landing Gear
9. The Power Plant
10. Turbojet Engine
11. Engine Fuel System
12. Airplane Control
13. Airplane Equipment
Language exercise
13 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. U1 – Runway incursion (Avoiding miscomunication, Airport layout)
2. U1 – Runway incursion (Ground operations, Language development)
3. U2 – LOST (Across the Pacific, Finding flight N45AC)
4. U2 – LOST (Topographical features, Language development)
5. U3 – Technology (Datalink, Flight control systems)
6. U3 – Technology (Instrument panel, Language development)
7. U4 – Animals (Wildlife on the ground, Cargo)
8. U4 – Bird strike, Saying intentions)
9. U5 – Gravity (Manoeuvering an aircraft, Units of measurement)
10. U5 – Gravity (Hydraulic loss, Language development)
11. U6 – Health (Medical emergencies, making suggestions)
12. U6 – Health (Giving and asking for updates, Language development)
13. Written test, course unit credit