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Course Catalog 2013-2014
KIE-32106 English for Architects, 3 cr |
Additional information
This is a two-period (48 h) course tailored as English language practice for students of architecture. The course materials will cover terminology, idiomatic expressions, and grammar appropriate to architecture, which students will practice through a variety of written assignments and oral presentations such as descriptions and reports of materials and phases of construction, structural design, and related business correspondence such as building permission and tender applications.
When a course is over-subscribed, i.e. there are more sign-ups than places on the course, then we enrol the required number of students according to the sign-up time and target group. Students on the sign-up / waiting list have to be present on the first day of the course to be sure of retaining their place.
Person responsible
Timo Lepistö
Lessons
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Requirements
75% attendance, participation in pair and group work and project presentations, completion of assigned written work and quizzes, and a final examination
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 awaress of genres communicate in writing with clients, constructors, and trades people on topics such as building plans and building permission and tender applications
Instructions for students on how to achieve the learning outcomes
Attendance (75%), class participation, quizzes, written assignments, and project presentations constitute 60% of the final grade and a final examination the remaining 40%.
Assessment scale:
Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course
Study material
Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Edition, availability, ... | Examination material | Language |
Book | English for Architects and Civil Engineers | Sharon Heidenreich | 978-8348-1797-6 | Available as ebook ISBN 978-8348-2226-0 | Yes | English |
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