1. BASIC AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE AND THE PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT. PART 1: On the outside: basic aircraft structures


2. The principles of flight
3. Stability
4. Aerodynamics
5. BASIC AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE AND THE PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT. PART 2: On the inside: cabins, cockpits and configurations


6. Cabin configuration
7. AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES IN MORE DETAIL
8. The fuselage
9. Describing wing structure
10. Oil systems: an example from light aircraft
11. An example of a typical cooling system
12. Hydraulic systems
13. Landing gear
14. Digital Storytelling project
15. Online practice tasks

This subject focuses on technical English relating to aerospace engineering and aeronautics. It provides basic knowledge in English about aircrafts and aircraft manufacturing. It presents the vocabulary and language forms used in English to talk about aircraft structures, components, their functions, and design. The technical content focuses on the manufacture, assembly, and preparation (including cabin layout and configuration) leading up to flight. Considerable attention is paid to the principles of flight, aerodynamics, and some attention is paid to avionics. This subject therefore introduces basic concepts that will subsequently be studied in other subjects in the aerospace engineering degree in greater depth.

The subject is based on a communicative approach to language learning within the area of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The vocabulary therefore will relate, in as far as possible, to the field of aerospace engineering. All 4 linguistic skills will be practised, i.e. listening & reading comprehension and speaking & writing, at a B2 level (upper intermediate) as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages published by the Council of Europe. For further reference see: http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/elp/elp-reg/Source/Key_reference/CEFR_EN.pdf. This level implies that the student can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. S/he can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party. S/he can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Formative and summative assessments will take place throughout the semester. Students may retake any of the evaluation activities carried out throughout the semester. Oral examination/defense: This will have a weight of 15% per exam or oral presentation, i.e. 15% x 2 = 30% The project consists of a semester-long storytelling project, i.e. creating a digital story (video), i.e. 40% Written test: students will perform an online test using the Poliformat testing facility (15%) and they will also conduct a written exam consisting of one of the topic referred to in the text book "Ready for take-Off" (15%), i.e. 15% x 2 = 30% Formula applied in PADRINO2: ($B*0.30)+($C*0.40)+($D*0.30) where B = oral examination/defense (book content) where C = project (digital story) where D = written test (book content)

1. InGenio FCE Online Course & Tester (MOOC)
1.1 Food & Business. Section 1: The Asian Overground?
1.2 Food & Business. Section 2: You are what you eat
1.3 Food & Business. Section 3: The Federal Reserve
1.4 Food & Business: Section 4: It's all about business
1.5 Modern Life. Section 1: Computer games at work
1.6 Modern Life. Section 2: Move it or lose it!
1.7 Modern Life. Section 3: Renewable energy sources
1.8 Modern Life. Section 4: Save the Planet
1.9 Globalization. Section 1: "BRIC countries"
1.10 Globalization. Section 2: Let the beat rock
1.11 Globalization. Section 3: On globalization
1.12 Globalization. Section 4: It's a small world
1.13 Technology Today. Section 1: Aeronautics
1.14 Technology Today. Section 2: I need a holiday!
1.15 Technology Today. Section 3: Innovation
1.16 Technology Today. Section 4: Hi-tech
2. Debate Project

This English language subject tries to bring together the knowledge that the learner has gained in other subjects included in the Aerospace Engineering degree in their fist and second year by guiding them toward being able to express those ideas and concepts appropriately in English. The subject feeds from the content in other subjects as the foundation to practise and reinforce the learner's productive skills, as well as his or her comprehension sills in English. Attention is paid to conducting research, learning to present arguments convincingly and to effectively express ideas and concepts in written and spoken form.

The subject is based on a communicative approach to language learning within the area of English for Specific Purposes (ESP). The vocabulary will therefore relate, in as far as possible, to the field of aerospace engineering. All 4 linguistic skills will be practised, i.e., listening & reading comprehension and speaking & writing, at a B2 level (upper intermediate) as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages published by the Council of Europe (http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/elp/elp-reg/Source/Key_reference/CEFR_EN.pdf). This level implies that the student can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. S/he can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. S/he can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Formative and summative assessment throughout the semester. Students may retake any of the evaluation activities carried out throughout the semester. Oral examination/defense: Students will be requested to record and upload prompted audio files to their Drop Box in Poliformat. These audio files will be based on the MOOC content. Academic work: Students will be requested to conduct a debate project throughout the semester and carry out the actual live debate at the end of the course. Written test: Students will be requested to report in writing their research and the script for the debate project. This written text will be assessed individually despite the task being a group activity. Formula applied in PADRINO2: ($B*0.30)+($C*0.30)+($D*0.40) where B = oral examination/denfense above (MOOC content) where C = written test above (MOOC content) where D = academic work above (participation in debate project)