Technical English Communication for Engineering unit (ENG727)

Introduction

This unit introduces students to essential skills in technical English communication in engineering contexts enabling them to develop vocabulary, speaking, writing and comprehension of technical terms and grammar structures used in engineering. Students will attend a weekly Engineering lecture where they will be exposed to technical engineering terms in a variety of topics relevant to their specialization, this will be followed by weekly tutorials where students will further develop their understanding and capability to use technical terms and their general academic English communication skills. By completing this unit students will have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to engage with new technical engineering terms which will be introduced throughout their engineering units and to communicate professionally and effectively as an engineer.

Summary

Unit name	Technical English Communication for Engineering
Unit code	ENG727
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	English Language Centre|Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Sarah Lyden
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Learning Outcomes

• Apply appropriate technical engineering terms and grammar structures in order to communicate as an accredited professional engineer.
• Describe engineering concepts and problems using appropriate subject terminology to a professional engineering audience.
• Critique a wide range of academic texts in order to evaluate their relevance to contemporary engineering practice.
• Listen strategically and actively to comprehend information, ideas and arguments in a range of engineering contexts.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Teaching

Assessment	Workshop (Design Skills) (10%)|Workshop (Professional Conduct) (10%)|Workshop (Research Skills) (10%)|Presentation (20%)|Research Report (50%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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