ENG 3003 - Engineering Communication EAL
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2021
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENG 3003 Course Engineering Communication EAL Coordinating Unit Engineering, Computer Sc & Math Faculty Admin Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible MATHS 3015 or ENG 3002 or CHEM ENG 1010 & CHEM ENG 2016 Restrictions Compulsory for non-English language background international students doing an Engineering degree program via a Foundation Studies Program, or with an English language score for admission, or not required or unable to do CHEM ENG 1010 + CHEM ENG 2016. Assessment Written assignments, oral presentations, homework tasks and tests Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Catherine Irving
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 recognise the social and professional contexts that shape language features and communication 2 identify and begin to apply the language features of academic and professional writing and speaking 3 locate reliable and relevant sources of information for assignments 4 critically read and interpret information in the development of a point of view 5 formulate and present evidence-based points of view, both orally and in writing 6 participate in class and group discussions, and engage in extemporaneous and prepared presention of ideas 7 analyse issues related to engineering professional practice.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia .
The course is designed to develop the following Elements of Competency: 1.5 1.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2, 7 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
3, 4, 5, 6 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1, 2, 5, 6 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1-7 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1, 6 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course Notes: these are essential and are available from the Image and Copy Centre. Purchase through the online shop and collect from Hughes Building, Level 1.
A good Australian or English English/English dictionary (for example, Macquarie, Oxford, Collins).
Recommended Resources
Grammar texts
While useful online resources are available to assist with grammar and vocabulary (for example, the website), we highly recommend that you buy a good English grammar text book.
Suggested texts:
Swan, M 2005, Practical English Usage, 3rd edn, University of Oxford Press, Oxford.
Hogue, A 2003, The essentials of English: a writer's handbook, Longman, White Plains, New York.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
1 x 1 hour lecture per week and 1 x 2 hour workshop per week
Note:
Due to the interactive learning approach taken in this course, students are strongly
advised to attend all lectures and workshops in order to perform well enough to pass the course.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The required time commitment for this 3 unit course is 12 hours attendance at lectures and 24 hours attendance at workshops.
As a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements, it is suggested that students need to do 48 hours of self directed learning and that 60 hours will be needed to complete assignments.
Learning Activities Summary
The 50 minute lectures introduce and explore communication topics, with an emphasis on general principles and applicability to academic and professional engineering practice.
The 2 hour workshops are interactive and aim to assist students to develop confidence and skills in critical thinking and English discussion, to promote the sharing of strategies during practice writing sessions, to develop oral language skills and to analyse and
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
There are 5 compulsory assignments, all of which are summative. Written assignments comprise 50% and oral presentations 35%. In addition, a range of (mainly online) assessment tasks worth 15% are set.Assessment Related Requirements
Genuine attempts of Assignments 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be submitted in order to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Assignment 1: Argument development
A written assignment focussing on the skills of analysis, interpretation and paraphrasing, based on material for use in Assignments 2-5.
Assignment 2:
A 3 minute oral presentation delivered in the scheduled workshop time on a set topic.
Assignment 3:
A 250-300 word written paragraph on the same topic as for Assignment 2.
Assignment 4:
A 6 minute formal oral presentation delivered in the scheduled workshop time on a topic related to that of Assignments 2 and 3, and based on the individual student’s research.
Assignment 5:
A written assignment of 1000-1200 words on the same topic as Assignment 4, and based on the individual student’s research.
Assessment Tasks:
Online tests and a Library Task designed to assist with assignments 1-5.
Submission
Submission requirements for each assignment and task are set out in MyUni.
No resubmissions are permitted.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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