Name: TECHNICAL ENGLISH
Code: 505103005
Type: Compulsory
ECTS: 4.5
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 4th Year - First term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
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
Responsible for the groups: G2
Lecturer data: FORNET VIVANCOS, ANTONIO JOSÉ
Knowledge area: Filología Inglesa
Department: Métodos Cuantitativos, Ciencias Jurídicas y Lenguas Modernas
Telephone: 868071114
Email: antonio.fornet@upct.es
Office hours and location:
Qualifications/Degrees:
PhD in PhD in Translation and Interpretation Studies from University of Murcia (SPAIN) - 2019
Master in Master of Arts in Translation for the Publishing Sector from University of Murcia (SPAIN) - 2012
Master in Master of Arts in Critical Theory and Cultural Studies from University of Nottingham (UNITED KINGDOM) - 2004
Licensed in Bachelor of Arts in English Studies from University of Murcia (SPAIN) - 1999
Academic rank in UPCT: Profesor Ayudante Doctor
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
[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.
Se recomienda cursar esta asignatura con un nivel previo intermedio de lengua general (Bachillerato, 1º curso del 2º ciclo de la EOI, B1 del European Portfolio).
[TR1 ]. Spoken and written effective communication
Al finalizar el programa formativo, el estudiante debe ser capaz de:
1.Conocer el vocabulario técnico y académico de su especialidad; y usar, tanto oralmente como por escrito, las funciones del lenguaje asociadas al contexto técnico (profesional y académico) de su especialidad.
2.Trabajar tanto en grupo como de forma autónoma, auxiliado por herramientas de autoaprendizaje.
3.Incorporar estrategias propias (innovación, creatividad) a sus propias aportaciones, personales y de grupo, en las actividades propuestas por la asignatura.
4.Realizar un uso correcto de las nuevas tecnologías al aprendizaje de la lengua con fines específicos.
En esta asignatura se trabajará la lengua inglesa en su vertiente de inglés técnico.
BLOCK I. Oral skills (Speaking and Use of English)
1. Phonetics and pronunciation
2. Oral presentation
BLOCK II. Writing skills (Reading and Use of English
1. Writing of summaries of technical and scientific texts
2. Summarising and paraphrasing
BLOCK III. Specific technical content (Listening and Use of English)
1. Technology trends
2. Robotics: Drones
3. Smart Cities
4. The Internet of Things
5. CV and job interview
6. Fiber optics
Virtual Exchange through a COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) project.
Students will take part in a Virtual Exchange through a COIL project. They will create a microlearning video, or a so-called knowledge pill, explaining a specific concept in Telematics Engineering to be shared with a partner university. UPCT students will then receive a video from their counterparts and, based on its content, will create a poster using the information provided in the videos. Students will practise both oral and written skills by engaging with specific subject-domain topics through the production of a microlearning video in pairs. Mediation is also integrated, enabling students to convey specialised vocabulary and content to a non-expert audience. Special emphasis is placed on intelligible pronunciation.
P1
Introduction to the COIL project and its activities.
P2
Instructions on the creation of the scripts & videos. / Creation of video scripts I.
P3
Creation of video scripts II.
P4
Video scripts submission to VE partner. VE partner's video scripts review and feedback.
P5
Integrating feedback to improve video scripts. Video recording I.
P6
Video recording II.
P7
Finishing and submiting video recording.
P8
Creation of poster presentations based on the videos submitted by COIL partners.
P9
Poster presentation in class I.
P10
Poster presentation in class II.
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.
Las unidades y contenidos incluidos en el programa de teoría no siguen un orden predeterminado sino que se ajustarán al diseño concreto del curso.
Personal study (group or individual)
Preparación de las pruebas parciales y finales; incluyendo la adquisición del vocabulario específico, el repaso de las funciones del lenguaje más importantes en el inglés de telecomunicaciones, la pronunciación y la expresión (morfosintaxis) en el registro profesional y académico de la lengua.
Development of CG9 and TR1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
40
0
Preparation of assignments and exercises (includes time for bibliographic consultation and documentation)
Preparación de cada clase, la realización de los ejercicios propuestos para el portfolio y la elaboración de las pruebas orales tanto individuales como de grupo.
Development of CG9 and TR1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
40
0
Practical class in laboratory
Actividades basadas en temas y conceptos sobre los fundamentos de las telecomunicaciones mediante la participación en un intercambio virtual, a fin de aumentar el grado de autonomía en la destreza de la expresión oral de los estudiantes y la comunicación en un contexto multicultural e interdisciplinar.
Development of CG9 and TR1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
15
100
Attendance to Seminars, conferences, guided visits, etc.
Asistencia a talleres impartidos por expertos en comunicación oral y escrita en lengua inglesa. Estos talleres requerirán la realización de actividades que pongan en práctica los conocimientos adquiridos.
Development of CG9 and TR1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
30
100
Presentation of assignments before the professor
Desarrollo de presentaciones orales sobre temas específicos del área de las telecomunicaciones.
Development of CG9 and TR1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
6
100
Performance of evaluation tests (duration of exams and other evaluation tests in the classroom)
Desarrollo de las pruebas escritas, parciales y finales, en el aula.
4
100
Final Assignment
Tasks assigned throughout the term to practise language skills. Assessment of the development of CG9 and TR1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
This activity is developed during the teaching period as part of the continuous assessment system.
5 %
Written and/or oral exams (assessment of theoretic and applied content and/or laboratory practice)
Mid-term and final exams on the content of the subject:
1. Writing skill exam (20%). Puntuación mínima exigida de 5.
2. Use of English (20%). Puntuación mínima exigida de 5.
3. Listening comprehension skill (20%). Puntuación mínima exigida de 5.
These activities allow the assessment of the development of CG9 and TR1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4.
These tests are conducted during the official examination periods established by the University.
60 %
Interview
The oral productive skill will be assessed in parallel with the summative evaluation by means of two oral tests:
-An oral presentation on a specific topic about telecommunications (15%)
-Oral production and activities about the topics dealt with in the practical sessions (20%)
Both tests will take into account aspects such as pronunciation, expression, interaction, content suitability. The use of visual support and body language will be also considered.
CG9 competence and learning outcomes from 1 to 4 are assessed.
This activity is developed during the teaching period as part of the continuous assessment system.
35 %
Las actividades de evaluación continua tendrán su correspondiente actividad equivalente de recuperación en las convocatorias ordinaria y extraordinaria, manteniendo la misma ponderación. El estudiante podrá recuperar únicamente las partes no superadas y optar al 100% de la calificación final.
Author: Fitzgerald, Patrick
Title: English for ICT Studies in Higher Education Studies
Editorial: Garnet Education. TASK: Transferable Academic Skills Kit20
Publication Date: 1120
ISBN:
Author: Bailey, Stephen,
Title: The essentials of academic writing for international students
Editorial: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
Publication Date: 2015
ISBN: 9781138885622
Author: Bonamy, David
Title: Technical English 3 Coursebook
Editorial: Pearson
Publication Date: 2011
ISBN: 9781408229477
Author: Yates, Christopher St J.
Title: Technical English for industry: coursebook
Editorial: Logman
Publication Date: 1988
ISBN: 0582852765
Author: Glendinning, Eric H.
Title: Technology 1- Student's book
Editorial: Oxford University
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 9780194569507
Author: Wissberg, Robert
Title: Writing up research experimental resarch report writing for students of english
Editorial: Prentice-Hall
Publication Date: 1990
ISBN: 0139708316
Author: Carbonell Olivares, María
Title: English for telecommunications engineering
Editorial: Universidad Politécnica de Valencia
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN: 8497054180
Author: Moreno Moreno, Paloma
Title: gramática inglesa del texto técnico
Editorial: Departamento de Publicaciones de la Escuela Universitaria de Ingeniería Técnica de Telecomunicaciones de Madrid
Publication Date: 1990
ISBN: 8486892252
Author: Glendinning, Eric H.
Title: Study reading a course in reading skills for academic purposes
Editorial: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1994
ISBN: 0521399742
Author: Brieger, Nick
Title: Technical contacts: materials for developing listening and speaking skills for the students of technical english
Editorial: Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 1987
ISBN: 0138982635
Author: Glendinning, Eric H.
Title: Technology 1- Class CD
Editorial: Oxford University
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 9780194569521
Author: Comfort, Jeremy
Title: English for the telecommunications industry
Editorial: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1998
ISBN: 9194376443
Author: Comfort, Jeremy
Title: English for the telecomunications industry
Editorial: Oxford University Press
Publication Date: 1986
ISBN: 0194376435
Author: Brieger, Nick
Title: Technical English vocabulary and grammar
Editorial: Summertown
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 1902741765
Author: Yates, Christopher St J.
Title: Technical english for industry- . Coursebook
Editorial: Longman
Publication Date: 1990
ISBN: 05828527654
Author: Kerridge, David
Title: Presenting facts and figures
Editorial: Longman
Publication Date: 1995
ISBN: 0582093074
Author: Ibáñez Ramos, Ana
Title: English texts for telecommunication engineering
Editorial: E.T.S.I. Telecomunicación
Publication Date: 1994
ISBN: 8474022061
Author: Madden, Carolyn G.
Title: Discussion and interaction in the academic community
Editorial: The University of Michigan
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0472082906
Author: Stephen Bailey
Title: The essential of academic writing for international students.
Editorial: Routledge
Publication Date: 2015
ISBN: 9781138885622
Otros (disponibles en el aula virtual).
https://www.linguee.com
https://www.howjsay.com
https://www.naturalreaders.com/index.html
https://www.tophonetics.com
http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/index.xml
http://www.ecf.utoronto.ca/~writing/handbook-lab.html
http://iteslj.org/links/TESL/Lesson_Preparation_Tools/
http://www.jcu.edu.au/office/tld/learningskills/oral/index.html
http://ec.hku.hk/epc/
https://bernardmarr.com/