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13E091EJ2 - English Language 2

Course specification
Course title English Language 2
Acronym 13E091EJ2
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 2.0 Status elective
      Condition Minimum intermediate language level.
      The goal Enhancing students’ English language competences needed for studying and working in the area of electrical engineering. Solving challenging and creative communication problems using the language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Presenting high-priority vocabulary focused on describing electrical engineering phenomena in the English language in spoken and written form.
      The outcome Upon the completion of this course students will be able to: 1) write descriptions and explanations of components and processes in electrical engineering; 2) understand texts, diagrams, graphs, and tables; 3) communicate about electrical engineering topics in written and spoken form.
      Contents
      URL to the subject page http://engleski.etf.rs/
      URL to lectures https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3A2ueJ2NP6cGXBLYgchyXF8nB_suZLM65QBcSsFvwFVgk1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=f28c312b-bf4a-4a1f-bb79-644c31f1aee3&tenantId=1774ef2e-9c62-478a-8d3a-fd2a495547ba
      Contents of lectures Word formation, articles, relative and conditional clauses, modal verbs for prediction. Principles of writing a technical project in English and creating a Power Point presentation on a topic of electrical engineering.
      Contents of exercises Reading and text analysis exercises, listening comprehension exercises, speaking practice, writing exercises, vocabulary exercises. Practising comprehension of the grammar and lexical content of the units. Realistic listening activities in connection with English for Electrical Engineering. Practising relevant English Electrical Engineering vocabulary in context.
      Literature
      1. Đurić, Miloš D. (2014): English for Electrical Engineering - Modules 1 and 2. Belgrade: Academic Mind and Faculty of Electrical Engineering (Original title)
      2. Đurić, Miloš D. (2024): English for Electrical Engineering and Computing: A Collection of Texts for Translation – Intermediate Level. Belgrade: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade (Original title)
      3. Đurić, Miloš D. (2024): English for Electrical Engineering and Computing: A Collection of Texts for Translation – Advanced Level. Belgrade: Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade (Original title)
      4. Glendinning, E. H. and J. McEwan (2001): Oxford English for Electronics, Oxford: Oxford University Press (Original title)
      5. Ibbotson, Mark (2008): Cambridge English for Engineering, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      2
      Methods of teaching Interactive, learner-centered methodology which activates students and encourages the development of productive language skills. Combining various methods: audiolingual methods, the lexical approach, critical thinking methods. Humanistic Psychology methods.
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures Test paper 40
      Practical lessons Oral examination 30
      Projects 10
      Colloquia
      Seminars 20