About the Institute
The main goal of the Institute's teaching and research activities is to continuously improve the quality of English language learning for professional and academic purposes at FEI STU. We aim to provide students with comprehensive language education that develops practical and effective communication skills through a dynamic and flexible teaching process. Our key mission is to prepare students, graduates, and staff to become successful professionals and academics who enhance the reputation of the Faculty and the University of Technology both in Slovakia and abroad.
From 1951 to Today
The Department of Languages was established at the Slovak University of Technology as a university-wide pedagogical and scientific research institute directed by the Rector. Whilst it was later divided into three departments, it remained joint for the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
The university-wide Department of Languages was reestablished, divided into four Departments at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Civil Engineering.
1990
Separate Departments of Languages were created at all faculties of Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava with the aim to efficiently meet the specific needs of students of each Faculty.
2012
The name of the Department was changed to the Institute of Communication and Applied Linguistics by the decision of the Dean of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of the Slovak University of Technology.
Preparing Global Professionals
Since language and communication competencies are nowadays crucial for the employability of graduates in the global labour market, the Institute has been making continuous comprehensive efforts to ensure that the graduates of the faculty are proficient in foreign languages. Teaching objectives have been specified and are constantly being adjusted on the basis of long-term research regarding the needs of applied foreign language use of graduates from the Faculty. In addition to mastering the grammar, lexis and stylistics of a language, it is equally necessary for the students to communicate effectively and to understand the meaning of the linguistic and extra-linguistic resources of other cultures and subcultures.
In line with EU language policy, the Institute is strongly committed to continuous improvement of the students' communicative and intercultural competences.
Teaching Objectives
Verbal Communication
Efficient verbal communication in monologue and dialogue within the field of study, in academic and professional contexts. Mastering vocabulary and specialised terminology, discussion of contemporary topics, presentation, public speaking.
Reading & Listening Comprehension
Mastering reading of specialised texts and listening to specialised speeches with comprehension in order to extract general or specific information.
Written Communication
Efficient written communication – grammatically, lexically and stylistically correct. Includes instructions, curriculum vitae, official correspondence, elevator pitch, job interview, argumentative text.
Presentation & Critical Thinking
Developing clarity, appropriateness, relevance and efficiency of presentation skills, argumentative competence, critical thinking, analytical and synthetic skills.