EN4_Technical English: Intermediate - Einzelansicht

Course Objectives:

The Technical English Intermediate Course focuses on building on students’ vocabulary, basic theory and language practice required to work and study in a technical environment. Authentic texts and practical exercises will be used to discuss and utilize the terminology in the field.  Additionally, students will learn how to describe and address technical problems and functionalities along with better understanding and formulating instruction manuals.

Course Materials:

Technical English 3 Coursebook, Pearson Longman. ISBN: 978-1408229477.

Students are required to bring the materials with them to the first session.

Additional Information:

Not suitable for students of Anglophone studies.

This course doesn’t count as a non-technical subject for ISE students.

Requirements:

English language skills at the A2 level (approx. 120 class hours).

Obligation to attend all sessions including mandatory attendance for the first session. If students fail to attend the first session and do not have an excused absence, they will automatically lose their place in the language course.

Additionally, students are only allowed to miss 2 complete sessions for the entire semester.

Active participation is required for successful completion of the class.

Taking the final exam is mandatory.

Acquisition of 3 ECTS credits:

Meeting the requirements mentioned above.

Active participation.

Preparation and reworking of each session.

Passing the final exam.

Final Grading Scheme:

60% exam (includes 15% oral exam)

20% Presentation

10% Written Assignment #1

10% Written Assignment #2

This also applies to the acquisition of the certificate for the course. There are no certificates of attendance.