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 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 the course is over-subscribed, i.e., when more students register than can be admitted to the course, students are enrolled according to the target groups and the time of their registration. Students on the sign-up and waiting list must attend the first class meeting to secure a place on the course.
Person responsible
Timo Lepistö
Lessons
Implementation 1: KIE-32106 2015-01
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Implementation 2: KIE-32106 2015-02
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Requirements
- 80% attendance - participation in pair and group work - completion of assigned written work and quizzes - team project presentation - 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 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
| Content | Core content | Complementary knowledge | Specialist knowledge |
| 1. | - Terminology of phases of design and construction, tender application, parts of buildings and their exterior and interior elements and materials, sustainability, and trade names - Language and practice of presentations and written communication relevant to the profession | Architect education and training in England and Germany, details of the procurement procedure and tender application process, details of building services engineering | Statics and other civil engineering aspects |
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 (1-5) will be used on the course
Study material
| Type | Name | Author | ISBN | URL | Additional information | Examination material |
| Book | English for Architects and Civil Engineers | Sharon Heidenreich | 978-8348-1797-6 | Available as ebook ISBN 978-8348-2226-0 | Yes |
Correspondence of content
| Course | Corresponds course | Description |
| KIE-32106 English for Architects, 3 cr | KIE-3220 English for Architects, 3 cr | |
| KIE-32106 English for Architects, 3 cr | KIE-32706 English Language Exam / architecture, 3 cr |