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ACIT4085 Introduction to Genres in Global Engineering Communication Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Introduction to Genres in Global Engineering Communication
Study programme
Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Grade scale A - F

Required preliminary courses

The exam papers are assessed by one internal and one external examiner.

At least 25% of the exam papers will be assessed by two examiners. The grades awarded for the papers assessed by two examiners form the basis for determining the level for all the exam papers.

Learning outcomes

Tone Holt Nielsen

Content

  • Current theories and frameworks for the understanding of genre theory and general and its application to engineering communication. 
  • Analysis of typical engineering communication genres 
  • Detailed coverage of the concept of "genre as function" and the idea that structure and form of a document in a given genre is subordinate to its purpose and to the problem it mediates. 
  • Techniques for analyzing typical engineering communication genres and reflection on them. 

Teaching and learning methods

This course is run in collaboration with Louisiana Technology University. During the 2024-2025 academic year, the course will be offered online (digitally). The majority of the instruction will take place asynchronously (in Canvas), with periodic 1-hour long synchronous meetings, in Zoom or Teams. 

In line with best teaching practices from the field of professional communication, the following teaching methods will be used (listed here in order of priority and frequency of use): 

  • Active learning and flipped classroom methods 
  • Peer review and peer-learning 
  • Short lectures and presentations by instructor(s), followed by discussions and informal assessments 

The role of the teacher is to be a facilitator and an expert-coordinator of course work, who guides the students through the content of the course.  

Course requirements

  1. Three written assignments 
  2. Weekly reading response and peer-review assignments. A minimum of 75% (9 out of 12)  out of the reading response and peer-review assignments must be approved. 

Detailed description of all assignments will be provided to the students in Canvas. 

Assessment

The exam will be a ‘capstone’ written report produced individually, of between 5000 and 6000 words. 

Students will be provided with a detailed description of the task. Both the quality of the final text and each student's contribution to the group effort will be assessed.  

 

The exam can 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 applying 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. 

Permitted exam materials and equipment

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

Grading scale

For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail. 

Examiners

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically. The exam grade can be appealed. 

Course contact person

Pavel Zemliensky