English for Chemical Studies 1 - BMEGT63ECS1

As the first in a series of four, the subject aims to equip participants with satisfactory language competence by providing students with the opportunity to improve their English language knowledge in general and in particular related to their field of study, Chemical Engineering. It focuses on filling the gaps in general language knowledge before focusing on the basics of English for Academic Purposes and professional content in order to establish a stable foundation to help participants succeed in their academic life and fulfil obligations at the required level during their studies.

1. have knowledge of advanced grammatical structures,
2. know strategies to correct faulty structures, such as run-on sentences, comma splices, faulty parallel-isms, subject-verb agreement
3. have knowledge of basic academic vocabulary, such as Latin/Greek origins, prefixes and suffixes, word formation, synonyms in higher register,
4. have knowledge of basic chemical engineering vocabulary
5. have a basic understanding of features of paragraphs and scientific texts
6. know of basic Study Skills, such as reading and note-taking strategies, looking for information, verifying sources, setting goals, time management

1. have developed their grammatical accuracy,
2. increased their general, academic and professional vocabulary,
3. understand and produce academic texts to a certain degree both in writing and in speech
4. take notes of recordings, lectures and readings fairly easily,
5. summarize information fairly well
6. give short presentations on topics of their interest

1. establish an open mind towards the need for learning Academic English
2. establish the need for continuous improvement
3. establish the need for the critical evaluation of sources
4. establish critical thinking skills

1. establish a need for autonomous learning strategies
2. be aware of the strategies of individual or group study for better results
3. establish the need for and develop skills of self-correction
4. establish the need for handing in quality work

Lessons involve group collaboration, individual presentation and group discussion. Part of the material needs to be managed in a self-access manner.

• The teaching material is available printed and online, some materials are in audio-visual mode.
• Hewings, M., & Thaine, C. (2012). Cambridge Academic English. Klett.
• McCarthy, M., & O'Dell, F. (2016). Academic vocabulary in use. Cambridge University Press.
• Vince, M. (2009). Advanced Language Practice. English grammar and vocabulary. Oxford: MacMillan

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.

• : 100%

According to the regulations of the Codes of Studies.

Pre-2017, next review September 2021

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