ENGLISH FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
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. |
| G4 | Ability to formulate ideas, develop and apply new knowledge and technology in translating and intepreting English documents in Electrical and electronic engineering |
Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Description |
|---|---|
| G1 | Explain basic terminologies in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Describe different kinds of components, operating principles and construction of generators, electric motors, electric and electronic equipment, Present component assembling processes, electrical distribution system and energy generating methods |
| G2 | Interpret, summarize and translate Electrical and Electronic document written in English. Present Electrical and Electronic issues in English by analyzing and synthesizing relevant documents. |
| G3 | Discuss in groups to perform different tasks related to Electrical and Electronic engineering. Develop communicative skills through diverse learning activities. |
| G4 |
Formulate positive attitude towards English and English-Vietnamese and Vietnamese-English translation and interpretation in the era of globalization. |
Materials
English for electrical and mechanical engineering (Complied)
Fardo, S. W. & Patrick, D. R. , (2008). Electricity and electronics fundamentals.
Glendinning, E. H., & Glendnning, N., (1997). Oxford English for electrical and mechanical engineering. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Glendinning, E. H., & John, M., (2001). Oxford English for electronics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Stan Gibilisto, (2002). Teach yourself electricity and electronics, Newyork: Mc. Graw- Hill
Assessment
This class is based on on-going assessment. Students are assessed for their performance in the following components:
| Assignments | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Exercises/Mini-tests | 10 % |
| Translation | 10 % |
| Mid-term test | 15 % |
| Presentation | 15% |
| Final test | 50 % |
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