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    Department of Undergraduate English Program

    ENG 210 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Technical English for Engineers
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    ENG 210
    Spring
    3
    0
    3
    4

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Required
    Course Level
    First Cycle
    Mode of Delivery Blended
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Discussion
    Group Work
    Problem Solving
    Case Study
    Q&A
    Lecture / Presentation
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives The aim of this course is to advance the students’ ability to comprehend, execute and author technical instructions. It will also introduce students to the basics of technical report writing as well as written and oral professional communication, with a special focus on discipline-based style. Students will be able to effectively use the terminology taught in other engineering courses with correct grammar and supporting vocabulary. Students will be expected to write sample reports and present a semester project as part of a team.
    Learning Outcomes

    The students who succeeded in this course;

    • utilize appropriate organizational structure, linguistic style, and vocabulary usage for various types of engineering documents for technical and non-technical audiences
    • create clear and concise written and oral technical instructions
    • accurately follow written/verbal technical instructions
    • cite portions of a technical document in order to support a logical argument without plagiarism
    • use basic terminology of a variety of engineering disciplines to communicate effectively in interdisciplinary study groups
    • prepare a scientific document on a technical topic as part of a team
    • deliver a presentation on a scientific topic by using proper terminology
    Course Description The course focuses on technical writing and oral presentation skills by engaging students in project work related to their departments. It also covers language areas specific to the genre of technical reports, summaries and project proposals.
    Related Sustainable Development Goals

     



    Course Category

    		Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses
    X

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation
    1 Introduction to the Course -
    2 The 21st Century Engineer McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit1 (pp.1-11)
    3 Basics of Technical Writing McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers,Unit 2 (pp.12-27)
    4 Problem Solving McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 2 (pp.28-39)
    5 Working as a Team McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 4 (pp.40-50)
    6 Writing a Proposal McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 5 (pp.51-61)
    7 Describing a process McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 6 (pp.62-79)
    8 Midterm Review McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, (pp 1-79)
    9 Midterm Exam Week -
    10 Giving Clear Instructions McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 7 (pp 80-100)
    11 Writing a Technical Report I McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 8(pp.101-107)
    12 Writing a Technical Report II McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 8(pp.108-122)
    13 Effective Presentation Skills McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 9 (pp.123-140)
    14 Finding a Job as an Engineer McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers, Unit 10 (pp.141-154)
    15 Review of the semester-Project Result Presentations Final Assessment
    16 Final Exam

     

    Course Notes/Textbooks

    McArthur Yalçuk, P. Axis: Technical English for Engineers
    Suggested Readings/Materials

     

    EVALUATION SYSTEM

    Semester Activities Number Weigthing
    Participation
    1
    25
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    1
    15
    Presentation / Jury
    Project
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    1
    20
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    3
    60
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    40
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    14
    1
    14
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    3
    6
    18
    Presentation / Jury
    0
    Project
    0
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    1
    10
    10
    Final Exam
    1
    30
    30
        Total
    120

     

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