Name: TECHNICAL ENGLISH
Code: 504103005
Type: Compulsory
ECTS: 4.5
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 3rd Year - First term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
Lecturer data: GARCÍA PINAR, ARÁNZAZU
Knowledge area: Filología Inglesa
Department: Métodos Cuantitativos, Ciencias Jurídicas y Lenguas Modernas
Telephone: 968325622
Email: arancha.garcia@upct.es
Office hours and location:
Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD en FILOLOGÍA INGLESA en la Universidad de Murcia (ESPAÑA) - 2019
Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Ayudante Doctora
Number of five-year periods: Not applicable due to the type of teaching figure
Number of six-year periods: No procede por el tipo de figura docente
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
Responsible for the groups: G2
Lecturer data: REA RIZZO, MARÍA DEL CAMINO
Knowledge area: Filología Inglesa
Department: Métodos Cuantitativos, Ciencias Jurídicas y Lenguas Modernas
Telephone: 968325310 - 868071032
Email: camino.rea@upct.es
Office hours and location:
lunes - 10:00 / 11:00
ANTIGONES, planta 1, Despacho Secretaría dirección
Concertar cita previa: camino.rea@upct.es
Qualifications/Degrees:
Academic rank in UPCT: Profesora Contratada Doctora
Number of five-year periods: 3
Number of six-year periods: 2 de investigación
Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile
[CG9 ]. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary group and in a multilingual environment and to communicate, both in writing and orally, knowledge, procedures, results and ideas related to telecommunications and electronics.
[TR1 ]. Spoken and written effective communication
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Acquire the technical and academic vocabulary of their specialism; and use, both orally and in writing, the language functions associated with the technical (professional and academic) context of their specialism.
2. Work both in groups and independently, with the aid of self-learning tools.
3. Incorporate their own strategies (innovation, creativity) into their personal and group contributions to the activities proposed by the course.
4. Make effective use of new technologies for language learning for specific purposes.
This course will focus on technical English.
1.- Writing:
- Summarising
- Paraphrasing
- Academic Vocabulary
- Organising Paragraphs
- Punctuation
2.- Listening and Use of English:
·Transmissions
·Satellites
·GPS
·Sensors
·IoT
·Smartphones
·Cybersecurity
·Smart cities
·Drones & Robotics
3. Speaking
.Role Plays
.Group oral presentations
.COIL activity
Collaborative Online International Learning Project (COIL)
During the practical sessions students will be taking part in a COIL activity. This activity is designed to enable students to engage in written and oral communication with Finnish students from the University of Vaasa through the creation of Knowledge Pills and posters. The activity is structured as follows:
Practical Session 1
Introduction to COIL activity
Practical Session 2
Specific instructions and creation of the video scripts
Practical Session 3
Creation of video scripts
Practical Session 4
Submission of video scripts to COIL partners (who will provide feedback)
Practical Session 5
Submission of video scripts to COIL partners (who will provide feedback)
Practical Session 6
Revision of scripts following feedback provided by COIL partners. Incorporation of feedback.
Practical Session 7
Recording of videos. Submission of videos to COIL partners
Practical Session 8
Recording of videos to be sent to COIL partners
Practical Session 9
Screening of videos
Practical Session 10
Creation of posters using COIL partners' videos
Practical Session 11
Presentation of the posters in class
Practical Session 12
Poster presentation in class
Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual") under the "Act in an Emergency" section, "Technical Guides" tab, with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find, in the "Act in an Emergency", sectionrecommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.
Personal study (group or individual)
Preparation for mid-term and final exams; including the acquisition of specialist vocabulary, a review of the most important language functions in telecommunications English, and pronunciation and expression (morphosyntax) in the professional and academic registers of the language.
The focus is on competence TR1 andlearning outcome 1 (use of technical vocabulary, both orally and in writing).
40
0
Preparation of assignments and exercises (includes time for bibliographic consultation and documentation)
Preparing for each class, completing the exercises set for the portfolio, and preparing for the oral assessments, both individual and group.
The focus is on competence TR1 andlearning outcome 1 (use of technical vocabulary, both orally and in writing).
40
0
Practical class in laboratory
COIL activity carried out with the aim of improving students linguistic confidence and their level of autonomy in oral and written expression.
The oral presentation and practical activities address competences CG9 and TR1 and learning outcomes 1 and 2.
15
100
Attendance to Seminars, conferences, guided visits, etc.
Attendance at workshops led by experts in spoken and written English. These workshops will involve activities designed to put the knowledge gained into practice.
It addresses competency CG9 and learning outcomes 2, 3 and 4 (teamwork, innovation and the use of technology to support self-directed language learning).
30
100
Presentation of assignments before the professor
Preparation of oral presentations on specific topics within the field of telecommunications.
The focus is on competence TR1 and learning outcome 1.
6
100
Performance of evaluation tests (duration of exams and other evaluation tests in the classroom)
Written tests, mid-term and final exams, will be held in the classroom.
The focus is on competence TR1 and learning outcome 1.
4
100
Final Assignment
Portfolio of assignments. The portfolio of assignments includes complementary activities in grammar and vocabulary ("use of English"), writing and reading comprehension ("reading"); it accounts for 5 % of the total final mark for the course. Assessment of the development of CG9 and TR1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
This is a continuous assessment activity
This continuous assessment will be carried out using equivalent systems during the regular and extraordinary exam periods.
5 %
Written and/or oral exams (assessment of theoretic and applied content and/or laboratory practice)
Mid-term and final exams on the content reviewed during the course:
1. Writing skill exam (20%). IMPORTANT: A minimum of 5 is required.
2. Use of English (20%). IMPORTANT: A minimum of 5 is required.
3. Listening comprehension skill (20%). IMPORTANT: A minimum of 5 is required.
These activities allow the assessment of development of CG9 and TR1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
This is a continuous assessment activity
This continuous assessment will be carried out using equivalent systems during the regular and extraordinary exam periods.
60 %
Interview
The oral productive skill will be assessed in parallel with the summative evaluation by means of two oral tests:
1.- An oral presentation: An in-class presentation on a topic related to the field of telecommunications (15%).
2.-Oral production and interaction about the topics dealt with in the practical sessions (20%).
Aspects such as pronunciation, non-verbals, expression, interaction, and content suitability will be considered and assessed.
CG9 competence and learning outcomes 1 to 4 are assessed.
This is a continuous assessment activity
This continuous assessment will be carried out using equivalent systems during the regular and extraordinary exam periods.
35 %
Continuous assessment tasks will have corresponding equivalent tasks in the regular and "extraordinaria" examinations.
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