Description and contextualization of the subject

This ESP (English for Specific Purposes) course is designed for adult learners at a tertiary level institution. The course meets specific needs of the learners since it is centered on the language appropriate to the activities carried out in terms of grammar, lexis, register, study skills, discourse and genre. Moreover, the students are trained to present professionally in English since this can give their careers a boost and propel them up a corporate ladder.



The course is designed for a specific discipline, Industrial Engineering, and more especifically, for Advanced Materials in Engineering. A certain knowledge of the language systems is assumed [in other words, it is designed for students with at least an intermediate level (B2)].



This lingua franca, needless to say, is a fundamental tool for engineers. Professional success and gaining knowledge about new technologies and science are strongly linked. Avant-garde discoveries are usually published in scientific papers printed in English.



Our communicative approach will focus on helping the students:



1 To use the specific terms required for a fluent oral and written communication in professional environments related to Materials in Engineering.



2 To use correctly the linguistic structures required for an effective written communication in medium-length texts (350-500 words).



3 To understand oral and written texts in specific English in order to respond correctly to subsequent questions.



4 To express themselves intelligibly in all kinds of oral and written communications that could be required in their profession.



Moreover, it will focus on helping them:



1 To show a positive attitude towards the usage of the English language in all fields, striving for communicating and participating in class activities, as well as for overcoming learning difficulties.



2 To develop the awareness of the importance of activities such as oral presentations.



The learning process will be developed through content-based materials, with related exercises and activities designed for the specific needs of the learner.

Learning outcomes of the subject

RA1-Identify the characteristics and relevance of each source of information.

RA2-Categorize information based on quality evidence.

RA3-Use different ICTs to access the information.

RA4-Handle large volumes of information and gather accurate information on an issue or problem.

RA5- Correctly apply the criteria to introduce graphic elements and bibliographic references in a standardized format.

RA6- Structure and write different sections of a scientific paper.

RA7- Use appropriate scientific language elements.

RA8- Present correctly technical works in front of a technical audience.

Ordinary call: orientations and renunciation

PASS MARK: 5 out of 10



Conditions/Restrictions to get a pass in SCIENTIFIC WRITING AND PRESENTATION:



A) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT



For those students who attend classes regularly (i.e. más del 75%) and participate in the activities* mentioned below (item versus Full marks):



Role Play* = 1

Tasks completed and delivered in time*= 2

Oral presentation*= 3

Regular attendance (at least 75%)= 3

Regular attendance (100%)= 1

TOTAL= 10



B) NON-CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT



For those students who do not attend classes regularly (i.e. menos del 75%) or for those who attend them regularly but are not interested in the continuous assessment. Then, those students who fulfil the requirements included in -artículo 43 apartado 1.c Normativa de Gestión- will get a mark through the so-called -Evaluación Final- system. This mark will be provided exclusively by a -Final Written Examination-.



Final remarks:



1) The -Final Written Examination- will also be available for those students who attend classes regularly but do not reach a pass mark via continuous assessment.



2) If a student does not pass or does not participate in the Continuous Assessment process and does not sit the Final Written Examination (via Continuous Assessment or Non-Continuous Assessment) will not get a mark (EZ AURKEZTUA / NO PRESENTADO) and will be considered that s/he has given up the subject.



No exceptions will be contemplated in terms of attendance and tasks delivered in time for students taking part in the continuous assessment process.



Time schedule: it is adequately reported on the master's website: http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/masteringenieriamaterialesavanzados/egutegia-eta-ordutegia

In the web section "Schedule and calendar / SCHEDULE" in May of the previous academic year, the following academic year schedules are already posted, which include the dates of the ordinary call.

In addition, the 3rd and 4th summons courts are posted on the following link: http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/masteringenieriamaterialesavanzados/aurkezpena

On the other hand, in the first commented link you can download the Word file with the necessary explanations to proceed to make a resignation ("Schedule and calendar / TEACHING CALENDAR" section) according to its section (first page): CANCELLATION.

Extraordinary call: orientations and renunciation

PASS MARK: 5 out of 10



Those students who do not sit or do not pass first time, i.e. in May, can resit in June. The assessment will be via a Written Examination.



No exceptions will be contemplated in terms of attendance and tasks delivered in time for students taking part in the continuous assessment process.



It is adequately reported on the master's website: http://www.ehu.eus/es/web/masteringenieriamaterialesavanzados/egutegia-eta-ordutegia

In the web section "Schedule and calendar / SCHEDULE" in May of the previous academic year, the schedules of the following academic year are included, which include the dates of the extraordinary call.

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Temary

Scientists must write. Scientists must speak.

Analysis of scientific texts. Structure of scientific articles.

Strategies for preparing scientific reports.

Choice and use of words and terms in scientific texts

Strategies for the elaboration of scientific articles.

Strategies for the oral presentation of scientific works.

Scientific writing and presentation.

Bibliography

Compulsory materials

- Authentic and simulated-authentic (tailor-made) materials directly related to the learner's subject matter interests and delivered by the Professor.







- Monolingual dictionaries

Basic bibliography

- J. M. GONZÁLEZ ARDEO. Scientific Writing and Presentation [Notes delivered by the lecturer].

- BARRASS, R. "Scientists must write", Routledge, Taylor & Francis Ed. (2002).

- WALTERS, D. E., WALTERS G. C. Scientists must speak, Routledge, CRC Press (2011).

- E. & N. GLENDINNING. Oxford English for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Student's book. ISBN-13: 978-0-19-457392-4.

- Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. 7th edition. Oxford University Press. ISBN-13: 978-0-19-4316064. ISBN-10: 0-194316068.

- R. V. HUGHSON. The Language of Chemical Engineering in English. New York: Regents Publishing Co. ISBN-0: 0-883453487.

- T. DUDLEY-EVANS. Writing Laboratory Reports. Australia: Nelson Wadsworth. ISBN-13: 978-0170067409. ISBN-10: 0-170067408. (Limited availability).

- J. K. NEUFELD. A Handbook for Technical Communication. New Jersey: Prentice Hall International. ISBN-10: 0-133822923.

In-depth bibliography

- J. COCA PRADOS. Inglés para Química e Ingeniería Química. Barcelona: Ariel Editorial. ISBN: 978-84-344-8053-7.



- F. ZIMMERMAN. English for Science. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-2821797. ISBN-10: 0-13221796.



- W. SULLIVAN. Engineering Economy: International Version. 14th edition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. ISBN-13: 98-0132083423. ISBN-10: 0-13-08342-6.

Journals

- www.doaj.org (open access journals)



- Any English-written Journal related to Industrial Engineering.



- http://www.wordreference.com/es/

Links

- www.audioenglish.net



- http://ie.tamu.edu



- http://jobsearch.about.com/od/jobapplications/Job_Applications.htm