NG0S106 - English for Engineering 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG0S106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | English for Engineering | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Emily Powell | ||
| Module Team: | Rachel Stamp | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The modules has the following aims:
To enable students to enhance their working knowledge of engineering terminology.
To enable students to communicate orally and in writing in an appropriate register and to demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly reflectively and critically in a range of different academic and professional genres.
To encourage use of log books
Content Summary
The module will cover the below topics:
Basic engineering terminology
Grammar for clearer communication in engineering
Writing lab reports.
Writing technical reports
Critical thinking and reflective writing
Register appropriate to different text types and contexts Integrating information from log books into assessed work Presentation skills
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 48 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Write a report that incorporates appropriate engineering terminology, communicates clearly, and uses appropriate register, organisation and criticality. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively on engineering related topics using appropriate terminology, clear communication and appropriate register and organisation. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Oral Presentation in Groups | 5 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | 2 Reports (1 lab, 1 technical), Log Book Entries, Professional Communicative Tasks | 0 | 2400 | 80 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |