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I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
English for Civil Engineering 2
ID (subject code)
BMEGT63A2E2
Type of subject
contact hours
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
0
Practice
4
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
mid-term mark
Number of credits
4
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr.Furka Ildikó Zsuzsanna
Position
senior lecturer
Contact details
furka.ildiko.zsuzsanna@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Centre of Modern Languages
Subject website
https://edu.gtk.bme.hu
Language of the subject
angol -ENG
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms
Direct prerequisites
Strong
None
Weak
None
Parallel
None
Exclusion
None
Validity of the Subject Description
Pre-2017, next review September 2021

Objectives

The subject aims to equip students with satisfactory language competence by providing participants with the opportunity to improve their English language knowledge particularly related to their field of studies, Civil Engineering. It includes study-related content in their professional field which seeks to improve their competence in English for Academic Purposes to ensure successful fulfilment of obligations at the required level during their studies.

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. Students have a wider range of vocabulary enabling them to fulfil their academic tasks.
  2. Students are aware of the special language usage required by their studies.
Skills
  1. By the end of the course participants have mastered accuracy to a high level, and further widened their general, professional and technical vocabulary.
  2. They are confident in understanding and producing longer academic texts both in writing and in speech
  3. They are able to critically evaluate information in scientific texts related to their fields of interest.
  4. They can take notes of recordings and summarize the information confidently.
  5. They can give longer presentations on topics of their interest with confidence.
Attitude
  1. strengthen an open mind towards the need for learning Academic English
  2. strengthen the need for continuous improvement
  3. strengthen critical thinking skills
Independence and responsibility
  1. strengthen 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

  • Az oktatási segédanyag nyomtatott és online formában, néhány speciális anyag pedig audiovizuális formában érhető el.
  • McCarthy, M., & O'Dell, F. (2016). Academic vocabulary in use. Cambridge University Press.
  • Hewings, M., & Thaine, C. (2012). Cambridge Academic English. Klett.
  • Vince, M. (2009). Advanced Language Practice. English grammar and vocabulary. Oxford: MacMillan.

General Rules

Performance assessment methods

Evaluation comprises of regular attendance, (30% of lessons can be skipped), active participation in lessons, and completing and submitting assignments and tests at a satisfactory level.

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

  • : 100%

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

Issuing grades

%
Excellent 96-100-100
Very good 90-95
Good 80-89
Satisfactory 70-79
Pass 60-69
Fail 0-59

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 20
preparation for qualification procedures 6
preparation of home assignments 20
autonomous acquisition of self-access materials 10
preparation for tests 8
total 120

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Pre-2017, next review September 2021

Topics covered during the term

-

Lecture topics
1. The structure of essays, scientific articles, thesis
2. Paragraphs, paraphrasing, summary writing,
3. Plagiarism (defining and categorising of plagiarism)
4. Referencing in-text citation and list of references
5. Professional writing: motivational letter/personal statement for future studies/career
6. Advanced civil engineering vocabulary and terminology
7. Advanced Grammar development: diagnosing typical grammar mistakes, organizing texts, coherence, cohesion
8. Presentations: Graphs, diagrams, numbers, explaining processes, structuring speeches, body language, Academic expectations

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details

Approval and validity of subject requirements