The course is designed for technical communication relevant to academic and professional purposes. It provides opportunities for students to learn and employ language skills and strategies appropriate to written and spoken technical communication for technical and non-technical audiences. Students will be able to listen to, evaluate, organise, present and write technical information. The contents of this course consist of technical descriptions, technical processes and procedures feasibility and recommendation reports. Additionally, students will collaborate in teams while performing activities assigned to them. Students are encouraged to benefit in language learning when they engage in self-access activities. The course is defined within the CEFR high B2 to low C1 level.

By the end of the semester, students should be able to:

CO1:
Explain technical description using appropriate content, skills, and strategies in a technical product presentation.

CO2:
Identify salient information in Standard Operating Procedure texts.

CO3:
Propose a recommendation effectively using appropriate skills and strategies.

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