Objectives
As the fourth in a series of four, the subject provides participants with the opportunity to master their English lan-guage knowledge in general, and related to their field of study, Chemical Engineering. It focuses on refining C1 level general language knowledge, English for Academic Purposes and professional, technical language for chemistry and biochemistry. The course helps students practice the unique qualities of professional speech and writing style (in-cluding their thesis paper) and helps them fulfil obligations at the required level during their studies, internship pe-riods, and professional life.
Academic results
Knowledge
- • Students have a range of vocabulary enabling them to fulfil their academic tasks at a high level of quality.
Skills
Attitude
- • Students further strengthen an open mind towards the need for learning Academic English, towards the need for continual improvement, and towards solidifying their critical thinking skills.
Independence and responsibility
- • Students further develop their autonomous learning strategies.
Teaching methodology
Lessons involve group collaboration, individual presentation and group discussion. Part of the material needs to be managed in a self-access manner.
Materials supporting learning
- A kurzus tananyaga kiosztott anyagokat, online anyagokat és audio-vizuális elemeket foglal magában. - The teach-ing material is available printed and online, some materials are in audio-visual mode.
General Rules
Evaluation comprises of regular attendance, (30% of lessons can be skipped), active participation in lessons, and completing and submitting assignments at a satisfactory level. The assignments will be both oral, and written in forms of essays, and presentations.
Performance assessment methods
Communication exercises, presentations, assignments
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- Communication exercises, presentations, assignments: 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
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Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 95-100 |
| Very good | 89-94 |
| Good | 76-88 |
| Satisfactory | 63-75 |
| Pass | 50-62 |
| Fail | 0-49 |
Retake and late completion
According to the regulations of the Codes of Studies
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| participation in contact lessons | 56 |
| preparation for practice sessions | 10 |
| preparation for qualification procedures | 5 |
| preparation of home assignments | 10 |
| autonomous acquisition of self-access materials | 5 |
| preparation for tests | 4 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.11.2023.
Topics covered during the term
Sustainability (the 17 UN goals, i.e.: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, etc.), GM food, carbon nanotubes, AI and biochemistry, laboratory equipment, basics of thesis writing procedure viruses, bacteria and fungi.
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Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
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