Engineering English 2Laajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

Developing spoken and written communications skills needed in the chosen field of specialization in technology and increasing the professional vocabulary of technology.

Content

The topics of the course:

• English for construction engineering, depending on the specialisation option
• Construction engineer in the business life
- meeting and negotiation skills
- trade fair
- small talk
- intercultural communication
• Presentation of a technical product, device, process, software etc.
- measurements, form, materials, faults and other technical information
• Applying for a job
- CV, job application, job interview
• Grammar as needed

Prerequisites

B2: Vantage – Fluent and spontaneous communication

Further information

Literature: Literature will be agreed upon at the beginning of the course. Educational methods: self study/distance learning, exercises and exam. Prerequisites: R-00051. Language of tuition: English Contact person: Joni Sallila.