Syllabus 2010/2011 GEMA20

Syllabus academic year 2010/2011
(Created 2010-07-25.)

ENGLISH FOR ENGINEERS

GEMA20

Credits: 7,5. Grading scale: TH. Cycle: G1 (First Cycle). Language of instruction: The course will be given in English. GEMA20 overlaps following cours/es: TNX020. Optional for: A3, B4, BI3, C4, D4, E4, F2, I4, ID5, K4, KID1, L4, M4, MD4, MID1, N2, Pi4, RH4, V4, W3. Course coordinator: Henrik Gyllstad, henrik.gyllstad@englund.lu.se, Department of English. Prerequisites: Upper secondary education or an equivalent thereof is required for admittance. The number of participants is limited to 50 Selection criteria: Credits remaining for the degree. Assessment: Examinations can take the following forms: oral and/or written examinations at the end of the sub-course, and curriculum-based continuous assessment in the form of home assignments, essays and contributions to seminars. Teaching consists of practical exercises, lectures and seminars. Parts: 2. Further information: The course is designed for students at the Faculty of Engineering, Lund University. There are a limited number of places which means that particular criteria apply for admission and selection. The course will be given in Swedish and English. Home page: http://www.sol.lu.se.

Aim
The course is designed for students at the Faculty of Engineering. English for Engineers has as its objective to give a widened knowledge of the English language.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

understand and be able to apply the kind of vocabulary that is prevalent in the field of engineering.
understand the structure of an oral presentation and be able to prepare one successfully.
understand the structure of various types of written texts and be able to prepare examples of them.
be able to recognise the distinction between spoken and written language and understand the importance of choosing a style of language suitable to the occasion.
be able to distinguish between academic, formal and informal language.

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

be able to execute an oral presentation in English of material with which the student is acquainted.
be able to write an academic essay or report in language suitable to the task.
be able to adapt a text to a specific audience/readership.

Contents
The course studies technical texts in English in order to increase the vocabulary of the students in the field of engineering The course also deals with methods of oral presentation and with different types of written documentation, such as report writing and academic writing. These skills are developed in practical group exercises.

Literature
For reading lists and other relevant educational materials see appendix (ces).

Parts

Code: 0108. Name: Oral and Written Presentation.
Higher education credits: 4. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Oral and/or written examinations.Teaching consists of practical exercises, lectures and seminars.

Code: 0208. Name: Grammar and Correctness.
Higher education credits: 3,5. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Oral and/or written examinations.Teaching consists of practical exercises, lectures and seminars.