Course - English - TFOR0115
TFOR0115 - English
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exam | 100/100 | 4 hours | Letter grades | F |
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:
Spring
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mock exam (March) | Passed / Not Passed |
Course content
Communication in written and oral texts, focusing on academic and technical language, grammar and the use of sources. Essays, reports, functional texts and presentations.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
Candidates who have passed this course have knowledge of:
- English as a tool for good communication.
- academic writing and English as an academic language.
- the role cultural elements have in communication processes.
Skills
Candidates who have passed this course can:
- write clearly and grammatically correct.
- listen to, understand and use academic language when producing written and oral texts.
- use English subject terminology in written and oral communication in various contexts and purposes relevant for an engineer.
- write reasoning texts, such as essays and reports.
- write various types of functional texts adapted to purpose, recipient and situation, such as letters, applications, e-mails, notes, instructions, summaries - of both own and others' texts - and presentations with a good structure and flow.
- plan, structure and give presentations and instructions.
General competence
Candidates who have passed this course can:
- in an independent manner express themselves both in writing and orally in contexts relevant for an engineer.
- understand English sources and use such sources in a critical and accountable manner.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, group work, self-activity and peer assessment. Oral and written learning activities.
Compulsory assignments
- Exercises
Further on evaluation
Mandatory requirements: 4 out of 5 exercises must be approved.
At the exam, you will have access to an electronic dictionary. You can also bring your own physical dictionaries that have been approved by the institution.
Postponed exam: August. Postponed exam/Re-sit exam may be changed to oral exam.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Ettårig forkurs for 3-årig ingeniørutdanning og integrert masterstudium i teknologiske fag (FTFORKURS)
Course materials
Information will be given when the course starts.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
Study level: Preparatory test/preparatory course
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Written exam 100/100 F INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
Examination arrangement: Written exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Mock exam (March) INSPERA
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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"