Overview
Aims
Written and oral communication skills in technical language, using the linguistic norms of English correctly and appropriately.
The ability to identify and analyze various texts specific to technical language.
The oral or written argumentation of opinions in various communication situations appropriate for technical language.
Course contents
1. ENGINEERING MATERIALS
2. TOOLS
3. CENTRAL HEATING
4. GRAPHS
5. TYPES OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS
6. ENERGY
7. SIMPLE MACHINES
8. WORKING WITH NUMBERS
9. TYPES OF MEASUREMENT
10. THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
11. THE ROLE OF MAPS
12. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND DECISION MAKING
13. LASERS. LASER CUTTING
14. AIR POLLUTION THE ATMOSPHERE. PRIMARY AIR POLLUTANTS. CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION
Learning outcomes
The practical use of the English language through the translation of specialized texts and the drafting of communications.
Fluent oral expression in different communication situations specific to technical language.
Correct and appropriate written expression in various communication situations.
Assessment
Oral examination at the end of the semestre