Course - Scientific Communication for Engineers - SPRÅK3501
SPRÅK3501 - Scientific Communication for Engineers
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course provides research-based introduction to and practical training in the communication of scientific knowledge to different audiences.
The focus is on the communication of the students’ 5th year project in academic and non-academic contexts. One of the course aims is to support students in the writing of their project report.
The course is taught in English. Although the focus is on communication of scientific knowledge through English, some obligatory assignments can also be carried out in Norwegian.
Learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE:
The student
- has knowledge of different purposes and forms of communication of scientific knowledge to different types of audiences (for example scientific research articles, popular science articles, project papers and master theses, visual presentations)
- has knowledge of techniques that promote scientific communication, both in academic and non-academic environments
- has knowledge of fundamental aspects of scientific writing
- has knowledge of the writing process and is aware of the difference between its productive and unproductive stages
SKILLS:
The student
- is able to present scientific knowledge - both orally and in writing - to academic peers as well as non-academics
- is able to structure scientific knowledge into a coherent text that follows conventions of scientific writing
- is able to develop a text alone
- is able to analyze and manage own writing process in order to increase productivity
Learning methods and activities
Teaching consists of lectures, group activities, written assignments and oral presentations.
Compulsory assignments
- 1 oral assignment
- 1 mandatory assignment
Further on evaluation
The course examination consists of a written assignment. All compulsory activities must be approved before the student may take the exam.
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester.
Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
It is not possible for students who have passed the exam in SPRÅK3501 to retake the exam in a semester where this course is not taught. Students who did not pass the exam, or who did not complete the exam due to illness may submit the exam in a semester where this course is not taught; however, they will not receive any supervision
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Specific conditions
Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Recommended previous knowledge
This course is intended for 5th year Master students in engineering disciplines who are working on their specialization / Master projects.
Required previous knowledge
The course has restricted admission. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Opptak+til+adgangsbegrensede+emner
The course has restricted admission and follows different registration routines than regular courses.
Course registration: Students have to apply via Studentweb by the given deadline for courses with restricted admission. Students who are offered a place in the course must respond via Studentweb. Students who do not respond will not be admitted to the course.
Post-registration: If there are still free places in the course they will be offered (first come, first served). You find important information and dates about the post registration period here: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission
Important: Students who have this course in their study plan must follow the same registration routines (they will not be admitted automatically).
Course materials
Curriculum/reading list will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2024-06-01
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
-
Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2024-12-10Submission
2024-12-13
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Submission
2025-03-14
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"