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School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering

Now offering two distinct diplomas: Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering

English III

1. COURSE INFORMATION:

School Environmental Engineering
Course Level Undergraduate
Course ID LANG 201 Semester 3rd
Course Category Elective
Course Modules Instruction Hours per Week ECTS

Lectures, e-class exercises & testing, and Laboratory assignments

4
Th=2, E=0, L=2
3
Course Type English for Academic Purposes
Prerequisites  
Instruction/Exam Language English
The course is offered to Erasmus students No
Course URL https//moodle.tuc.gr/auth/shibboleth/login.php

 

2. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course students should be capable of:

  • Reading an academic text in their specific field of study with little or no difficulty in comprehension
  • Writing an expository English essay devoid of major errors in grammar and syntax which prohibit comprehension by a reader
  • Recognizing general academic style in writing as well as applying appropriate style to a written academic text
  • Understanding an academic presentation and participating in a follow-up question session
  • Familiarizing themselves with the appropriate language and stance for an oral presentation
General Competencies/Skills
  • Engender ability to work independently
  • Encourage respect for diversity and multiculturalism
  • Promote creative problem solving
  • Exercise critical thinking and self-evaluation

3. COURSE SYLLABUS

  • Terminology for Environmental Engineering
  • Academic Word List
  • Grammatical features conducive to proper academic style in writing, reading, and spoken English
  • Exposure to academic talks in English
  • Autonomous language laboratory exercises
  • Teaching of text written for academic purposes
  • Examination of articles written on topics in Environmental Engineering

4. INSTRUCTION and LEARNING METHODS - ASSESSMENT

Lecture Method Direct (face to face), asynchronous e-learning, laboratory,  independent study
Use of Information and Communication Technology Support of the learning process through the online Moodle platform, where all course material is electronically uploaded as well as exercises and ongoing tests for assessment
Instruction Organisation Activity Workload per Semester
(hours)
- Lectures & tutorial exercises 26
- E-class work 13
- Laboratory work 13
- Autonomous study 23
Course Total 75

Assessment Method

I. Written final examination (50%).
IΙ. Laboratory exercises (20%).
III. On line tests (30%).
IV. Guest lecture series at the Language Centre 10% (optional)

5. RECOMMENDED READING

  • Book Eudoxus [57916]: English for Environmental Science in Higher Education Studies, Richard Lee, Terry Phillips
  • Class notes and presentations

6. INSTRUCTORS

Course Instructor: Anne McKay (Language Center)
Lectures: Anne McKay (Language Center)
Tutorial exercises: Anne McKay (Language Center)
Laboratory Exercises: Anne McKay (Language Center)