Civil Engineering

TECHNICAL ENGLISH

General Data

Code: 16U073
Type of credits: ECTS
Number of credits: 3.00
Engagement hours: 90.00
ISCED-F: Language acquisition
Status: Mandatory
Academic Year: 3º
Term: 1º
Modality: Presential
Languages: English
Available for Mobility Students: Yes
Restricted to alliance: No

Coordination

Description

To study and develop active use of vocabulary in the field of civil engineering. To study characteristic features of English technical language. To develop reading skills for understanding technical texts in a foreign language. To develop appropriate writing skills for drawing up technical texts (abstracts, business letters).

Subject area

Technical English, Civil Engineering Terminology, Foreign Language for Specific Purposes

Requirements

Recommended B2 level of English language.

Instructors

lekt. SABINA MULEJ

Contents

  • Civil engineering terminology in foreign language (technical texts, papers and articles, graphs)
  • Nature protection and alternative energy sources
  • Business letters and emails, EU curriculum vitae
  • Morphology and syntax of technical English: passive voice, compounds, verbal forms, complex sentences, word formation
  • Technical texts in English: structure of the paper, indicative and informative abstract, referencing
  • Use of dictionaries and digital tools for collaborative processes

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

  • Use technical terminology in English language
  • Understand English technical texts, audio and video recordings
  • Write a technical text, CV and job application in English
  • Describe diagrams and use basic mathematical concepts in English
  • Communicate with other experts from the field in English

Transferable/key skills:

  • Study of technical literature in foreign language
  • Drawing up shorter texts in English technical language
  • Communication in the field of civil engineering

Recommended Readings and Tools

Readings:

  • Mulej, S. (2019). Bridging borders: English for students of civil engineering (1st ed.). Univerzitetna založba Univerze.
  • Brieger, N., & Pohl, A. (2002). Technical English: vocabulary and grammar (148 pp.). Summertown.
  • Technical papers from the field of civil engineering.

Planned Activities

Lectures, language exercises, and composition exercises.

Course structure:

  • Lectures: 30 hours
  • Individual work: 60 hours
  • Total: 90 hours

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment weights:

  • Written examination: 40%
  • Oral examination: 40%
  • Seminar paper: 20%

Additional information:

The student can substitute the written exam with 2 midterm exams.