Technical English 2
Brief description
- Materials technology and types: plastics, polymers, rare earths, metals, materials and suppliers
- Manufacturing and services
- Research and development process
- Production
- Information technology
- Health and safety
- Business communication: emphasizing technical advantages, describing specific materials, discussing quality issues, assessing and interpreting faults, describing the causes of faults, discussing repairs and maintenance, discussing technical requirements
- Summarizing and commenting on technical texts
- Emails of complaint and reply
Mode of delivery
face to face
Type
compulsory
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Ibbotson, M. (2008): Cambridge English for Engineering. In: Day, J. (Ed.): Cambridge Professional English Series. 1st ed., Cambridge University Press
· Bonamy, D. (2022): Technical English. Level 4. Coursebook and Workbook with Audio CD, 2nd ed., Pearson Longman
· Ibbotson, M. (2010): Professional English in Use Engineering: Technical English for Professionals. 1st ed., Cambridge University Press
· Pohl, A., & Nick, B. (2002): Technical English. Vocabulary and Grammar. Summertown Publishing Ltd.
· The Economist: Technology Quarterly. London: The Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Self-study research elements, discussion, pair and group work, role plays, self-assessment quizzes Classroom teaching, online classes, blended learning
Assessment methods and criteria
- 50% continuous assessment (written and/or verbal): active class participation, assignments, grammar quizzes, presentations and mini research projects
- 50% assessment of written performance: syllabus topics covered in class and worked on in self-study phases
- Assessment criteria: correctness of content and methodology, completeness of the answer, level of detail of answers, compliance with the criteria of academic writing
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Technical English 1
Infos
Degree programme
Technical Sales and Marketing (Bachelor)
Cycle
Bachelor
ECTS Credits
3.00
Language of instruction
English
Curriculum
Part-Time
Academic year
2025
Semester
2 SS
Incoming
No
Learning outcome
After successful completion of this course, students can:
- talk about materials and their technical properties,
- present and describe technical processes at various stages and production techniques,
- explain technical advantages and disadvantages as well as quality aspects and specifications of products to customers,
- write complaint emails and reply politely to customer emails in which they name the different types of technical problems,
- describe faults and suggest possible solutions.
Course code
1480-24-01-BB-DE-15