KIE-32106 English for Architects, 3 cr

Additional information

This is a two-period course tailored as English language practice for students of architecture. The course materials cover the English skills appropriate for architecture. The students will utilise their English in a variety of written assignments and oral exercises based on the materials used and the procedures used in construction and structural design. There will also be more general activities and tasks related to the academic stage of an architecture student's career.

Students on the sign-up and waiting list must attend the first class meeting to secure a place on the course.

Person responsible

Adrian Benfield

Lessons

Learning Outcomes

After taking the course, students - have a well-rounded understanding of the architect's education, work environment, and functions in an English-speaking environment - have an extensive vocabulary and capability to use it in various professional functions and duties of the architect - can effectively and with appropriate terms present and discuss architectural designs and materials in various phases of construction - can professionally and with an awareness of genres communicate in writing with clients, constructors, and trades people on topics such as building plans and building permission and tender applications

Content

Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes

Attendance (80%), class participation, graded quizzes and written assignments constitute 60% and the final team project presentation 40% of the final grade.

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (0-5)

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