English for Mechanical Engineering (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You
- know how to use technical language on a general level
- know the basic vocabulary in the professional field
- understand the need for English in working life
- know how to tell about the studies and oneself in connection with the job application process
- can manage in everyday spoken situations
- know how to present a product, a process, or a service in one's field
- know how to communicate appropriately in spoken and written customer service situations, understands the levels of formality - - in communication
- can prepare and present spoken presentations
- know the basic principles of report writing, and
- can read texts in one's field by using various language aids, such as dictionaries

Content

- Telling about studies and oneself
- Expressing opinions
- Small talk
- Communication styles and registers
- Basic vocabulary in mechanical engineering: materials, shapes, measurements, units, products, services
- Spoken presentation skills
- Customer service situations
- Telephoning and e-mailing
- Communication in the job application process, documents, job interview, pitching
- Basics of intercultural communication
- Basics of reporting in speaking and writing
- Using language aids
- Reading strategies

Teaching methods

You
- know how to use technical language on a general level
- know the basic vocabulary in the professional field
- understand the need for English in working life
- know how to tell about the studies and oneself in connection with the job application process
- can manage in everyday spoken situations
- know how to present a product, a process, or a service in one's field
- know how to communicate appropriately in spoken and written customer service situations, understands the levels of formality - - in communication
- can prepare and present spoken presentations
- know the basic principles of report writing, and
- can read texts in one's field by using various language aids, such as dictionaries

Contents:
- Telling about studies and oneself
- Expressing opinions
- Small talk
- Communication styles and registers
- Basic vocabulary in mechanical engineering: materials, shapes, measurements, units, products, services
- Spoken presentation skills
- Customer service situations
- Telephoning and e-mailing
- Communication in the job application process, documents, job interview, pitching
- Basics of intercultural communication
- Basics of reporting in speaking and writing
- Using language aids