English for Engineering Students (L.ZfS.04030)

Students are invited to take part in a project-based language course as members of a consortium team. You will first create a company profile and then write a technical specification for your product. On completion of your technical specification you will prepare to individually present your company and product in a short FAB (Features, Advantages, Benefits) presentation as part of a planning meeting. On completion of this course, you will have accomplished both oral and written tasks which will support both your studies and future professional life. Furthermore, the course covers a range of technical vocabulary from the field of engineering. We’ll also be evaluating advantages and disadvantages of products and innovations, explaining technical coherences and analysing and improving problems.

The final grade for the course will comprise 3 separate grades Including:

• Presentation (40%)
• Compare & contrast essay (30%)
• Summary of an article (30%)

English Writing Skills for Engineering Students (L.ZfS.04032)

The main objective of this course is to specifically address the academic writing skills required by Engineering students. We’ll be practising step by step how to report completed project work, including 3 distinct writing tasks:

• Process Description – A minimum of 450 words (35%)

• Problem Solution Evaluation essay (500-600 words) (35%)

• Abstract (200-300 words) - written in class (30%)

 There is no written exam.

English Oral Skills for Engineering Students (L.ZfS. 04031)

This course is designed to expand the English oral skills of Engineering students in different communicative situations to support both your studies and  future professional life. Authentic podcasts, texts and videos will provide the basis for storytelling, vocabulary development, and debating skills competence. Group and pair work will allow for interaction in the target language. The course calls for communication and interaction, so please come alert and ready for conversation.

The final grade for the course will comprise 3 separate grades Including:

• Oral summary of an academic text (20%)
• Giving a (poster) presentation (40%)
• Engaging in a debate (40%)
• There is no written exam.