LANG 5030
English Communication for Postgraduate Engineering Studies
Competence in communication is critical to both academic and professional success. LANG 5030 is specifically designed to enhance postgraduate engineering students’ spoken English communication skills. The course focuses on cultivating effective spoken English skills for participating in academic seminar discussions, giving presentations, and communicating in academic and professional contexts. LANG 5030 aims to increase students’ confidence and develop competence in communication through small group discussions, presentations, seminars, and simulated language activities.
Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- lead and participate confidently in seminar discussions by expressing their ideas clearly and asking appropriate questions
- deliver engaging presentations and be able to evaluate their own and their fellow classmates’ communication skills
- develop effective listening and speaking skills
- apply appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication strategies in academic and professional contexts