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.
Prerequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Corequisite(s)
Course Code Course Name…
Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Civil Engineering Stars Of Cities Of The Future + Presentations
13. Week
Career opportunities at unusual jobsites + Presentations
14. Week
REVISION + Presentations
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
30
Quizzes
1
10
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
20
Attendance
1
0
Final Exam
1
40
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems.
PO-2
Ability to formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
PO-3
Ability to design a complex systemi process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired results; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
PO-4
Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and Solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.
PO-5
Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investing complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.
PO-6
Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
PO-7
Ability to communicate effectivley, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instruction.
PO-8
Awareness 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
Knowledge on behavior according ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and standards used in engineering practices.
PO-10
Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.
PO-11
Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Initiate and maintain discussions. (SKILL)
LO-2
Understand analyze and technical materials about their subject matter. (SKILL)
LO-3
Understand and use technical vocabulary. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-4
Paraphrase sentences or paragraphs. (SKILL)
LO-5
Write reaction paragraphs and essays about the given prompts. (SKILL)
LO-6
Use graphic organizers while analyzing texts. (KNOWLEDGE)
LO-7
Take notes while listening and reading. (SKILL)
LO-8
Make a presentation in English on a specific topic. (SKILL)
