English for Students of Environmental Engineering (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course students:
-are able to write clear, accurate and persuasive reports and other text types for an expert and general readership.
- can interact effectively in meetings and negotiations, and make informative and convincing presentations.

Exam schedules

No exam, the grade is based on continuous assesment on tasks completed on time as well attendance.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The grade is based on attendance, attitude and completion of tasks on time and according to the norms given.

Teaching methods

Workshops, written and spoken assignments.

Student workload

Three lessons per week and tasks to complete each week.

Completion alternatives

Will be discussed at the beginning of the course.

International connections

International group

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Failure to complete tasks on time or according to the norms given.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; the written and spoken tasks meet the norms given, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; the written and spoken tasks meet norms given, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Student's English is mainly formal and accurate; reports meet norms for scientific writing, references to source materials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, sourcematerials are incorporated consistently and in a variety of ways, source materials are adequately paraphrased