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1. Name of Course/Module: English for Technologists

2. Course Code: LX001-3-3-EFT

3. Name(s) of academic staff: Haryati How & Sharen Kaur

4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme:Refer to Programme Specification

5. Semester and Year offered: Level 3

6. Total Student Learning Time(SLT)

Face to Face Total Guided and IndependentLearning

L = LectureT = TutorialP = PracticalO= Others

L20

T20

P O 120

7. Credit Value: 3

8. Prerequisite (if any): TOEIC score

9. Objectives:The objective of this module is to:1. Contribute to the achievement of the Learning Outcomes

specified for the students award at Level 32. Enable students to develop their knowledge and skills in

relation to Technical English3. Develop the ability of students to critically apply the knowledgethey gain in relation to the study of Technical English

4. Further develop lifelong learning skills of independent learningand study by applying skills learned in Technical English

5. Enable students to develop their ability to:

Critically Analyse written and aural inputs

Interactively work in teams and use technology effectively in presentations

Gain and contribute to knowledge of Technical English

Communicate effectively and persuasively in target language

10. Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:1. Work co-operatively and/or autonomously according to the task set. (MQF3, MQF5)2. Critically evaluate range of written and aural inputs in general and professional

communication environments and respond appropriately in spoken and written form.(MQF1, MQF2)

3. Apply theoretical knowledge and practical communication skills in realistic generaland professional situations. (MQF2, MQF3, MQF4)

MQF Learning Outcome AreaMQF1 - Innovation, Knowledge and critical thinking skillsMQF2 - Practical skillsMQF3 - Social skills & responsibilitiesMQF4 - Values, attitudes, professionalism and ethics

MQF5 - Communications, leadership and team skillsMQF6 - Problem solving skillsMQF7 - Research, Information management and lifelong learning

skillsMQF8 - Managerial & entrepreneurial skills

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11. Transferable Skills:The following employability skills are developed (D) and/or assessed (A):Team working (D, A), Leadership (D), Presentational (D, A), Ethical (D), Analytical (D, A),ICT (D, A), Critical Thinking (D, A), Problem Solving (D, A), Learning (D , A), Creativity (D,

A), Innovation (D), Ingenuity (D, A), Reflection (D, A), Enquiry (D, A), Imagination (D, A)

12. Teaching-learning and assessment strategy:

1. Weekly 2 hours tutorials student-centred teaching method is used to provide acomprehensive language structure in four main modules; writing, reading, listeningand speaking.

2. Weekly 2 hours lessons emphasis on active participation rather than passiveobservation.

3. Sessions contain practical activities pair work, group work, presentations

13. Synopsis:

The English for Technologists course is designed to provide Technical English languagesupport to EFREI students in order for them to better cope with the other technical mainstream courses.

In this course, students are taught the four technical English language components; Writing,Reading, Listening and Speaking, that not only build their study skills, but also improve onthe employability skills due to the student-centred approach activities in each lesson. On topof that, students are groomed to be better public speakers through the speakingpresentation in the Speaking component.

14. Mode of Delivery:

Lecture & Tutorial

15. Assessment Methods and Types

- In-course assessments: 30% Writing, 30% Reading, 20% Listening & 20% Speaking

16. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims :Refer to the Programme Specification

17. Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes:Refer to the Programme Specification

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18. Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic:

Listening Skills

- Listen based on themes related to IT and world of work.

Speaking Skills

- Present key ideas and expressions for exchanging information.- Helps learners to sound more natural in speaking English.

Reading Skills

- Scan articles, texts, etc, in own or related areas of study to form comprehensionabout their relevance and usefulness at moderate speed.

- Extract relevant information and grasp main topics of texts.

Writing Skills

- Write technical reports, summary, processes, and essays based on relevantthemes given.

19. Main references supporting the course

Additional references supporting the course

Recommended textbooks:- Oxford English for Technology, 2nd Edition, Glendinning & McEwan- Oxford English for Technology, 2nd Edition Glendinning & McEwan (Teachers

Book)

Additional References:

- Professional English in Use, ICT for Computers and Internet, Marco & Remacha- Infotech, English for Computer Users, 4th Edition, Ramacha & Esteras

20. Other additional information:

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