Technical English 2 (Basic)

Number

ten2

ECTS

2.0

Level

B2 / C1

Overview

The goal of the language and communication programs in the School of Engineering is to provide engineers with the communication skills they need to become and remain competitive. Because English is used so extensively in science and international business, the English program aims to build comprehensive language competence by developing the key skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - in a rounded way. Our goal is to enable students to work with English-language materials and to interact with colleagues, customers and scientific peers in both formal and informal contexts, ranging from small talk and casual written correspondence to presentations and technical reports. The Technical English modules are designed to improve both students’ general English and their specialized knowledge of the language in order to help them to communicate more confidently and more effectively in a professional environment

Learning objectives

Technical English is a two-level English course which covers the core language that students need to be successful in different fields of technical and industrial work. Upon successful completion of the module, participants will be able to:

understand the main idea of technical texts and documentaries as well as the supporting information
use critical thinking skills to describe, analyze, and evaluate a chosen text / documentary / topic and discuss their conclusions
speak coherently on more complex technical topics using a wide range of vocabulary and grammar
inform, persuade, and direct through speaking and writing in more complex contexts
demonstrate familiarity with common document formats and follow standard layout and paragraphing conventions
write a summary/abstract that conveys the main idea and relevant details of a technical documentary
use critical thinking skills to provide peer feedback

Previous knowledge

Entry based on placement test or successful completion of Technical English 1. Language level B2/C1.

Exam fromat

Continuous assessment grade