Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Software Engineering (English 30%) · Undergraduate
Course Objective
To teach new academic English words.
Developing note-taking skills while listening.
To develop writing skills at an advanced level of English that will be necessary for their profession.
To improve their speaking via presenting in English
Course Content
This course includes students to enrich their scientific and technical vocabulary, write and speak English using the expert language they need for their profession.
Required Resources
Advanced Grammer & Vocabulary, Mark Skipper, Express Publishing
Advanced Grammer in Use, Cambridge, third edition, martin hewings
Recommended Resources
Academic mini-reviews
Listening to videos
Explanations
Midterm- 25%
Quizes- 10%
Presentation- 15%
Participation- 10%
Final- 40%
Rules
All students are required to attend 70% of the theoretical course.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students should acquire the skill to efficiently take notes while listening.
- Students should develop their speaking and presentation skills.
- Students should develop their reading comprehension and academic vocabulary.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 3 | 45 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterm | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Assignment | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 20 | 20 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the Course | Course materials will be shared |
| 2 | Advanced Grammer & Vocabulary I | Course materials will be shared |
| 3 | Writing Exercises | Course materials will be shared |
| 4 | Advanced Grammer & Vocabulary II | Course materials will be shared |
| 5 | Reading mini articles I & Quiz I | Course materials will be shared |
| 6 | Listening & Speaking Exercises | Course materials will be shared |
| 7 | Advanced Grammer & Vocabulary III & Revision | Course materials will be shared |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Reading mini articles II | Course materials will be shared |
| 10 | Advanced Grammer & Vocabulary IV | Course materials will be shared |
| 11 | Listening exercises | course materials will be shared |
| 12 | Listening & Taking notes Exercises & Quiz II | Course materials will be shared |
| 13 | Student Presentations I | Student Presentations I |
| 14 | Student Presentations II | Student Presentations II |
| 15 | Student Presentations III | Student Presentations III |
| 16 | Final | Final |