The general objective of this course is to combine foreign language skills for academic purposes with field related articles and lectures to provide students with a better competence in academic English for their field of study. Moreover, the nature of this course facilitates academics skills in foreign language in order to serve as a basis for practice in students’ field of study. That is the reason behind the EAP and ESP contents were designed in unison.
At the end of the course, students will be able to;
use pre-reading strategies (i.e. skimming, scanning, previewing)
identify points of reference so as to fully grasp a text.
deal with unknown words by guessing their meaning.
identify figurative speech in order to fully comprehend a text.
make inferences from a text.
distinguish between facts and opinions in order to decide the writers point of view.
identify the writer’s technique including purpose, audience, point of view, tone, and register.
deduce the underlying meaning in sentences or parts of a text
identifying key ideas in a text
recognize the relationship between ideas in a text
Evaluate, synthesize and use information from (multiple) texts
Use correct, appropriate language structures, vocabulary & discourse markers
Identify main idea(s) in spoken discourse
Initiate and maintain discussions
Analyze technical materials about their subject matter and work on technical vocabulary.
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modelling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way so as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues according to the nature of the design.)
PO-4
Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyse and interpret results for investigating engineering problems.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language.
PO-8
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.
PO-9
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility.
PO-10
Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Initiate and maintain discussions
LO-2
Understand analyze and technical materials about their subject matter
LO-3
Understand and use technical vocabulary.
LO-4
Paraphrase sentences or paragraphs
LO-5
Write reaction paragraphs and essays about the given prompts
LO-6
Use graphic organizers while analyzing texts
LO-7
Take notes while listening and reading
LO-8
Make a presentation in English on a specific topic
