English for Mechanical Engineering Studies 1 - BMEGT60Z921

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, Mechanical 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.

1. • Students have a range of vocabulary enabling them to fulfil their academic tasks.
2. • Students are aware of the special language usage required by their studies.

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

1. • establish autonomous learning strategies

Lessons involve group collaboration, individual presentation and group discussion.

• Az oktatási segédanyag nyomtatott és online formában, néhány speciális anyag pedig audiovizuális formában érhető el. A tan-anyag egy részét egyénileg kell megszerezni. - The teaching material is available printed and online, some materials are in audio-visual mode. Part of the material needs to be managed in a self-access manner.
• Ajánlott irodalom - Recommended literature:
• 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.
• Dunn, M., Howey, D., Ilic, A., Regan, N. & Phillips, T. (2014). English for Mechanical engineering. Reading: Garnet Publishing Ltd.

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.

Communication exercises, presentations, assignments.

• Communication exercises, presentations, assignments. : 100

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According to the regulations of the Codes of Studies.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 08.11.2021.

Basic Study Skills: note-taking practices from written material and audio-visual material, looking for information, management and verification sources, setting goals, time management Basic Grammar Revision and practice: problem areas and advanced grammatical structures (e.g. run-on sentences, comma splices, faulty parallelisms, subject-verb agreement) Basic Academic English characteristics and vocabulary: academic register, higher register vocabulary, higher register structures, Latin/Greek origins, prefixes and suffixes, word formation practice, synonyms in higher register Basic mechanical engineering vocabulary and terminology Listening skills: main sections of shorter and longer recordings, alternative note-taking techniques, Scientific reading: structure of scientific texts, both authentic and edited materials on scientific topics Summaries of scientific articles and recordings in 2-3 sentences Writing: Introduction to features of paragraphs and research papers