Technical English (3cr)

Objective

Students will be competent in writing summaries.
They will understand demanding, field-related texts and terminology and be able to summarize texts verbally and in writing.
The students will be able to use more demanding vocabulary both in speech and writing.

Content

- reading and writing technology-related texts
- writing the abstract for a thesis
- field-related texts

Qualifications

No previous studies required.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 Student knows the basics of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 Student knows the contents of the course well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 Student knows the contents of the course extremely well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Execution methods

- lectures
- listening comprehension
- oral and written exercises in pairs and in groups
- independent study

Accomplishment methods

- active participation in the lectures
- oral and written examinations