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SPRÅK3501 - Scientific Communication for Engineers

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment
Grade: Passed/Failed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Mappevurdering 100/100 1 semestre

Course content

The course provides an overview of the relevant genres/text types used in oral and written communication in engineering disciplines. Emphasis is places on communication of professional knowledge to various types of target audiences. The subject is taught only in English, but is not an English course. The subject provides an introduction to, and practical training in various forms of communication of professional knowledge in English.

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE:

The student:

- Understands how writing contributes to scientific development in society, in scientific institutions, and in the individual
- Has a basic knowledge of various forms and purposes of communication of technical knowledge in English
Understands the relationship between written texts and disciplinary conventions and practices
- Has knowledge of the practices and techniques that promote scientific communication, both in academic and non-academic environments


SKILLS:

The student:

- Is able to analyze and write different types of texts, for example scientific research articles, review articles, popular science articles, project papers and master theses
- Is able to identify characteristics in a text that create coherence
- Is able to present disciplinary knowledge – both orally and in writing – to peers in the discipline as well as non-academics
- Is able to develop a text alone and in collaboration with others, and can give and make use of response to texts as they are being developed
- Has practice in making use of the possibilities and managing the hurdles in professional communication in English

Learning methods and activities

The course is taught by means of lectures, group activities, written
assignments and oral presentations, as well as weekly e-logs. The
assignments are based on the students'own study/projects in their
respective disciplines.

Evaluation details: The activities throughout the semester are compulsory, and must be completed and approved to pass the course: 4 oral presentations, 4 written assignments, and 6 e-logs.
The evaluation is based on the student's portfolio that comprises 1 of the oral presentations and 1 of the written assignments. Both the oral presentation and the written assignment in the portfolio need to be approved in order to pass the course. If the course is not passed, the student must retake the part(s) which he/she failed.


Regarding assessment: compulsory activities need to be approved previous to attending the written exam.

Compulsory assignments

  • 6 e-logs
  • 4 oral presentations
  • 4 written assignments

Specific conditions

Limited admission to classes. For more information: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Admission+to+courses+with+restricted+admission

Required previous knowledge

The course has restricted admission.

Course materials

Cargill, Margaret and Patrick O’Connor (2013) Writing scientific research articles: strategy and steps. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell.
Other literature and example texts will be made available as appropriate during the semester.

More on the course

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2014
Extraordinary deadline for course registration: 2014-06-01

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
  • Applied Linguistics
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Language and Literature

Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio assessment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Mappevurdering 100/100

Submission
2014-12-17

Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Mappevurdering 100/100

Submission
2015-05-27

Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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