Objectives
As the fourth in a series of four, the subject provides participants with the opportunity to master their English language 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 (including their thesis paper) and helps them fulfil obligations at the required level during their studies, internship periods, 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
- By the end of the course students have mastered grammatical and lexical accuracy, and further expanded their general, professional and technical vocabulary.
- They are confident in understanding and producing longer academic texts both in writing and in speech.
- They are able to critically evaluate information in scientific texts related to their fields of interest, as well as react to them.
- They can take notes of complex recordings and summarize the information accurately.
- They can give longer presentations on topics of their academic field with confidence.
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
- The teaching material is available printed and online, some materials are in audio-visual mode.
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 at a satisfactory level. The assignments will be both oral, and written in forms of essays, and presentations.
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 | 10 |
| preparation for qualification procedures | 5 |
| preparation of home assignments | 10 |
| autonomous acquisition of self-access materials | 5 |
| preparation for tests | 4 |
| total | 90 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Pre-2017, next review September 2021
Topics covered during the term
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| Lecture topics | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Sustainability (the 17 UN goals, i.e.: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, etc.), |
| 2. | GM food, |
| 3. | carbon nanotubes, |
| 4. | AI and biochemistry, |
| 5. | laboratory equipment, |
| 6. | basics of thesis writing procedure |
| 7. | viruses, bacteria and fungi. |
Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
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