ENGLISH FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Course Title
Course Code
Prerequisite
Coordinator
Program Level
Instruction Language
Applicable for TESOL Program
Requirement in TESOL Program
Semester in TESOL Program
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Overview
This is one of the courses which helps students to combine their knowledge of English with their technical knowledge and develop their four skills through varied activities. Authentic reading and listening passages from a wide variety of sources, and a large range of topics, e.g. basic electric electricity, electric circuits, electric motors, electronics in the home, data transmission, and many more will not only enlarge students’ knowledge of electrics and electronics but increase their technical terms as well. The emphasis of the course is on learning how to read technical texts dealing with electrical and electronic engineering and to read and describe diagrams, graphs, electrical and electronic values of components, etc. The course fosters students’ capability of independence in employing the available sources recommended to develop their technical English and working in technical English fields.
Objectives
| Goals | Goal description |
|---|---|
| G1 | Terminology and basic knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Engineering such as electric currents, construction and operating principles of electric motors and generators |
| G2 | Reading comprehension skill, skills of translating, summarizing, analyzing and synthesizing documents related to Electrical and Electronic engineering |
| G3 | Group presentation skills on mechanical engineering topics and communication skills. |
Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Description |
|---|---|
| G1 |
Describe different kinds of current, operating principles and construction of generators, electric motors, electric and electronic equipment, component assembling processes, electrical distribution system and energy generating methods. |
| G2 |
Interpret, summarize and translate Electrical and Electronic document written in English. |
| G3 | Discuss in groups to perform different tasks related to Electrical and Electronic engineering. Develop communicative skills through diverse learning activities. |
Materials
English for electrical and mechanical engineering (Complied)
Stan Gibilisto, Teach yourself electricity and electronics, Newyork: Mc. Graw- Hill, 2002.
Glendinning, E. H., & Glendnning, N., Oxford English for electrical and mechanical engineering, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1997.
Glendinning, E. H., & John, M., Oxford English for electronics, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001.
Fardo, S. W. & Patrick, D. R. , Electricity and electronics fundamentals, 2008
Assessment
This class is based on on-going assessment. Students are assessed for their performance in the following components:
| Bài tập | Tỉ trọng |
|---|---|
| Exercises/Mini-tests | 25 % |
| Mid-term test | 10 % |
| Presentation | 15% |
| Final test | 50 % |
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