Course - Scientific Communication for Engineers - SPRÅK3501
SPRÅK3501 - Scientific Communication for Engineers
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Passed/Failed
Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
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Mappevurdering | 100/100 | 1 semestre |
Course content
The course provides an overview of the relevant genres/text types used in oral and written communication in engineering disciplines. Emphasis is placed on communication of professional knowledge to various types of target audiences. The subject is taught only in English, but is not an English course. The subject provides an introduction to, and practical training in various forms of communication of professional knowledge in English.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student:
- understands how writing contributes to scientific development in society, in scientific institutions, and in the individual
- has a basic knowledge of various forms and purposes of communication of technical knowledge in English
- understands the relationship between written texts and disciplinary conventions and practices
- has knowledge of the practices and techniques that promote scientific communication, both in academic and non-academic environments
Skills
The student:
- is able to analyze and write different types of texts, for example scientific research articles, review articles, popular science articles, project papers and master theses
- is able to identify characteristics in a text that create coherence
- is able to present disciplinary knowledge both orally and in writing to peers in the discipline as well as non-academics
- is able to develop a text alone and in collaboration with others, and can give and make use of response to texts as they are being developed
- has practice in making use of the possibilities and managing the hurdles in professional communication in English
Learning methods and activities
The course is taught by means of lectures, group activities, written
assignments and oral presentations, as well as weekly e-logs. The
assignments are based on the students' own study/projects in their
respective disciplines.
Evaluation details: The activities throughout the semester are compulsory, and must be completed and approved to pass the course: 4 oral presentations, 4 written assignments, and 6 e-logs.
The evaluation is based on the student's portfolio that comprises 1 of the oral presentations and 1 of the written assignments. Both the oral presentation and the written assignment in the portfolio need to be approved in order to pass the course. If the course is not passed, the student must retake the part(s) which he/she failed.
Regarding assessment: compulsory activities need to be approved previous to attending the written exam.
Compulsory assignments
- 6 e-logs
- 4 oral presentations
- 4 written assignments
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
The student should preferably be a 5th year student, taking part in a master program.
Required previous knowledge
The course has restricted admission.
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 2016
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2016-06-01
Language of instruction: English
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- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics
- Applied Linguistics
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Mappevurdering
100/100
Submission
2016-11-28 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Mappevurdering
100/100
Submission
2017-06-01 -
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"