EPN-V2

DAVE3710 Academic English Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Akademisk Engelsk
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Course history
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Programme description

  • Introduction

    The students are to develop written and oral English skills enabling them to communicate in technical and academic situations and contexts that are relevant to their current studies and future professional practice.

    The elective course is subject to a minimum number of students.

  • Required preliminary courses

    English from secondary education or similar.

  • Learning outcomes

    After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence​.

     

    Knowledge

    The student is capable of the following, in English:

    • describing the work of technologists in a chosen field of technology
    • describing research and developments in a chosen field of technology
    • explaining rhetorical mechanisms and argumentation

    Skills

    The student is capable of the following, in English:

    • using correct terminology for technology-related topics in general and in a chosen subject area in particular
    • presenting and describing technology and related processes
    • planning and authoring technical and academic texts in English according to international.conventions and norms.
    • identifying relevant sources of information, assessing the quality of sources and referring to sources according to established standards.
    • using oral English in academic discussions.

    General competence

    The student is capable of the following, in English:

    • communicating in written and oral contexts that are relevant to their education and future profession
    • adapting oral and written communication to suit the recipient, situation and purpose
    • planning and carrying out project work alone or together with others

  • Teaching and learning methods

    Lectures, written and oral exercises including presentation and discussions. Students will work both independently and in groups.

  • Course requirements

    The following requirements are compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

    • Two oral presentations given at agreed times
    • at least 80% attendance

  • Assessment

    Portfolio assessment subject to the following requirements:

    • two individual written assignments
    • one written group assignment carried out in groups of 2-5 students

    One overall grade is given for the portfolio.

    The exam result can be appealed.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    All aids are allowed.

  • Grading scale

    Graded scale A-F.

  • Examiners

    One internal examiner. External examiners are occasionally used.

  • Course contact person

    Evelyn Eika