TECHNICAL ENGLISH TECHNICAL ENGLISH READING COURSEREADING COURSE

The course will be taught at a The course will be taught at a B2/B2+ level according to the B2/B2+ level according to the

Common European FrameworkCommon European Framework..

B2/B2+B2/B2+ Can understand the main ideas of complex Can understand the main ideas of complex

text on both concrete and abstract topics, text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various advantages and disadvantages of various options.options.

AimsAims

By the end of the course, By the end of the course, students are expected to be students are expected to be able to demonstrate the able to demonstrate the ability to learn and master ability to learn and master general technical vocabulary general technical vocabulary and the ability to read quickly and the ability to read quickly and effectively.and effectively.

ContentContent

Vocabulary exercises, Vocabulary exercises, skimming, scanning and skimming, scanning and affixes, reading affixes, reading comprehension exercises, comprehension exercises, individual, pair or group work.individual, pair or group work.

The language of instruction: The language of instruction: English.English.

Modes of StudyModes of Study

28 hours of contact or online 28 hours of contact or online lessons, with 24 hours required lessons, with 24 hours required for homework and self-study. for homework and self-study.

50% attendance and active 50% attendance and active participation are required.participation are required.

Marks are based on a reading Marks are based on a reading comprehension test (duration 90 comprehension test (duration 90 minutes).minutes).

EvaluationEvaluation

Pass/Fail. Students are Pass/Fail. Students are expected to attend classes expected to attend classes regularly, take an active part regularly, take an active part in classes and complete all in classes and complete all assignments.assignments.

All assignments must be All assignments must be completed to be eligible to sit completed to be eligible to sit the exam.the exam.

Study materialsStudy materials

Provided by the teacher. Provided by the teacher. Blackboard.

PrerequisitesPrerequisites

Students with a matriculation Students with a matriculation exam grade of A, B, C or a exam grade of A, B, C or a short course in English may short course in English may enroll for the course. enroll for the course. Students who have taken Students who have taken FV11A2600 Business English FV11A2600 Business English Reading CourseReading Course are not are not eligible for this courseeligible for this course..