RAB3000 Radiografi som profesjon Emneplan

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Knowledge

On successful completion of this course the student has:

• understanding of the difference between grammar and style, particularly between the prescriptive nature of the former and the selective nature of the latter.

• knowledge of typical structures of engineering genres and texts
• knowledge of typical stylistic features of engineering genres and texts
• strategies for making decisions about style and readability while designing technical texts.

Skills

On successful completion of this course the student can:

• effectively structure specialized engineering texts to meet their purposes and reach their intended audiences
• effectively select and use elements of appropriate writing style in engineering texts
• consciously use stylistics feature and choices for readability, ethics, and actionability of texts

General competence

On successful completion of this course the student can:

• demonstrate awareness and understanding of the role of writing style and style-related decisions in creating effective texts and in effective communication

• develop a broader understanding of the limited importance of grammar and other mechanics for effectiveness of writing.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• Individual oral presentation of a journal or conference article in class (15-20 minutes).
• Being opponent against one student presentation and prepare two questions for this.
• Obligatory participation in two excursions is required in order for the student to pass this course. The dates for the excursions will be announced at semester start.

Exam in two part:

• Individual project report (4000-5000 words +/- 10%). The project examination counts 60% of the final grade.
• Individual oral examination (20 minutes for each candidate). The oral examination counts 40% of the final grade.

Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.

The oral examination cannot be appealed.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for registering for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

All aids are permitted for the project, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with.

For the oral exam, students will not have access to computers or other aids.

Grade scale A - F

One internal examiner. External examiners are used periodically.

Professor Pavel Zemliansky

The content of the course will include the following topics: difference between grammar and writing style; effective linguistic choices for successful engineering communication; achieving readability and actionability in engineering documents; basic techniques for technical editing. The course will also cover the methods, strategies, and techniques for analyzing stylistic features of typical engineering texts.