LANG 1407

Academic English for Engineering Studies

Course Description

LANG1407 aims to develop ability to communicate appropriately to target audiences with critical thinking, collaboration and creativity in engineering contexts in the university and beyond.

Highlights

  • Chatbot and interactive microlearning support for assessment development
  • Communicative practice with personalized feedback  

Assessments

  • Assessment 1: Enhancing ability to communicate with clarity and precision in engineering contexts through a creative project.
  • Assessment 2: Building communication and critical thinking skills by analysing real-world problems with peers and integrating feedback into your learning process.
  • Other tasks: in-class checkpoints and end-of-course language test

Target Students

Required course for all engineering students

Learning Experience

Course outcomes

  • gain a clear understanding of key ethical issues engineers face in professional practice.
  • learn how to analyze engineering topics and deliver confident, well-structured presentations.
  • develop the ability to reference appropriate engineering codes of ethics when needed.
  • build teamwork and collaboration skills through engaging group assignments.