English for Electrical Engineering and Informatics 1 - BMEGT60Z951

The subject aims to equip students with satisfactory language competence by providing participants with the oppor-tunity to improve their English language knowledge particularly related to their field of studies, Electrical Engineer-ing and Informatics. It includes study-related content in their professional field which seeks to improve their compe-tence 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 érhe-tő el. A tananyag 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.
• Phillips, T. (2014). English for Electrical 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 regis-ter structures, Latin/Greek origins, prefixes and suffixes, word formation practice, synonyms in higher register Basic electrical engineering and informatics vocabulary and terminology (history of electrical and electronic engi-neering, electric and magnetic circuits, the computer, the TV, Control systems) 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