Information Language Training Technologies for Engineers

1. Information Language Training Technologies for Engineers Tetyana Pavlova, National Technical University of Ukraine “KPI”, 37, Peremogy av., Kyiv, 03058, Ukraine, Phone: 38 044 457 69 14, T_Pavlova@mail.ru

2. Letter from NTUU ”KPI”, Kiev, UkraineINEER/ICEE-ISC Secretariatwaung@ineer.orgJune 4, 2001

3. What is Engineering ? • Engineeringis the application of science to the needs of humanity. • This is accomplished through knowledge, mathematics, and practical experience applied to the design of useful objects or processes. Professional practitioners of engineering are called engineers. • http://www.sciencedaily.com/encyclopedia/engineering

4. Writing Language Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students • Compared to other professions • The task of engineering • Problem solving • Use of computers • Etymology • Connections to other disciplines • Engineers in culture • Tools, Methods, Major branches

5. Technical Communications Skills (TCS) • Folio and Report Writing • Introduces the language and text-organisational skills required to produce typical examples of writing encountered in the technical field.   • Listening, Reading, Oral Presentation • Introduces the cognitive skills of note-taking through listening and note-making through reading. The research skills required for a course of study and how they are applied in the preparation for a formal oral presentation are also covered.  

6. Technical Communications Skills (TCS) • Organisational Communication Skills • Prepares students for communication at work through lessons on corporate culture, communication work flows, technical and business correspondence, meeting skills, minutes writing and presentations. Students will learn to communicate effectively and develop their thinking, interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.  

7. Technical Communications Skills (TCS) • Career Communication Skills • Technical Communication Skills 3 Prepares students in a variety of communication activities. They will develop their Major Project report, as well as materials to enhance their project presentations. They will also learn interpersonal and public relations skills, and skills needed to do well in a job hunt.  

8. Considering Carefully Our Goals • Thinking Integration • Principles of Integration • Underestimating the Complexity • Providing Necessary Support • Involving Students in Decisions • Advantages of Computers • Information Language Training Tool

9. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) National Curriculum for Ukrainian Technical Universities • The Need for a National Tertiary Level ESP Curriculum • Levels of English language Proficiency for Specialisms • Principles of the ESP Curriculum • Aims • Content rationale • ESP Core Curriculum • ESP Course Organisation: Modular Structure • Uses and Applications of the ESP Curriculum

10. ESP Course Modular Organisation

11. PRESENTATION CONTROLLED PRACTICE COMMUNICATION PRACTICE Wordcheck Information Language Training Technologies for Engineers LISTENING READING Theme

12. Listening Block Listening_1 Spoken and audio-visual texts Interactive self-assessments tests Reports Listening_2 Listening_1 in written mode (texts) Reading Block Reading_1 Paper and electronic texts on the speciality Interactive self-assessments tests Reports Reading_2 Listening_1 in written mode (texts) Presentation Block Methodical &Cultural comments of Block Interactive self-assessments tests Controlled practice Block Controlled tests Communication practice Methodical guide … for Role_1 … for Role_2 Essay … for Role_1 … for Role_2 List of Essays E-mail List of Course Teacher List Word check Block Descriptions of Theme Concepts Descriptions of Theme Terms Course Glossary References Related Theme Blocks Electronic Library of Course Shared Methods / Materials Personal Terminological System of Course Shared / Personal Module functions

13. The Portfolio As An Ongoing Process

14. Thanks for your attention! QUESTIONS