| Course Name |
(中) 工程英文(1923) |
| (Eng.) English for General Engineering |
| Offering Dept |
College of Engineering |
| Course Type |
Elective |
Credits |
2 |
Teacher |
SHIH HUI-CHIA |
| Department |
Department of Mechanical Engineering/Undergraduate |
Language |
中/英文 |
Semester |
2026-SPRING |
| Course Description |
This English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP) course is designed to provide you with necessary vocabulary, strategies, and confidence needed for English-Medium Instruction (EMI) courses. In this course, we move beyond everyday English to focus on the specialized language used by professional engineers. You will work with authentic engineering articles, textbooks, and scientific videos to build a strong technical vocabulary. You will also learn how to analyze complex data, explain how scientific phenomena work, and describe professional procedures clearly in English.
The class is highly interactive and focuses on learning by doing. Through group projects and hands-on tasks, you will practice explaining your technical ideas clearly and participating in professional discussions. This course is perfect for students at a CEFR B1 to B2 level who want to transition from general English to the professional language of their future careers. |
| Prerequisites |
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self-directed learning in the course |
Y |
| Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
| Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
Ratio(%) |
Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
-master core vocabulary in mathematics, geometry, and mechanical processes.
-extract key data and logical relationships from engineering videos and lectures
-comprehend and compare information from various sources, including technical textbooks and popular science articles
-deliver structured technical presentations that clearly explain mathematical concepts or engineering designs
-interpret and describe graphical data and multi-step procedures clearly |
| 1.The ability to apply the knowledge of math, science, and mechanical engineering. |
| 2.The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze the data obtained. |
| 3.The ability to work with others as a team to design and manufacture products of mechanical engineering systems. |
| 4.The ability humanities awareness and a knowledge of contemporary issues, and to understand the impact of science and engineering technologies, environmental, societal, and global context. |
| 5.The ability of continuing study and self-learning. |
| 6.The knowledge of professional ethics and social responsibilities of a mechanical engineer. |
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| Exercises |
| Discussion |
| Lecturing |
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| Written Presentation |
| Attendance |
| Oral Presentation |
| Assignment |
| Quiz |
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| Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
| Week |
Course Content |
| Week 1 |
Course orientation |
| Week 2 |
Foundations of Technical Language (1) |
| Week 3 |
Foundations of Technical Language (2) |
| Week 4 |
Foundations of Technical Language (3) |
| Week 5 |
Skill Development (1) |
| Week 6 |
Skill Development (2) |
| Week 7 |
Holiday--no class |
| Week 8 |
Skill Development (3) |
| Week 9 |
Midterm Assessment |
| Week 10 |
Integrated Practice (1) |
| Week 11 |
Integrated Practice (2) |
| Week 12 |
Integrated Practice (3) |
| Week 13 |
Integrated Practice (4) |
| Week 14 |
Final Project (1) |
| Week 15 |
Final Project (2) |
| Week 16 |
Final Project (3) |
self-directed
learning |
03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
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| Evaluation |
Class participation: 20%
Quizzes and assignments: 20%
Midterm assessment: 30%
Final project: 30%
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| Textbook & other References |
| Handouts will be provided by the teacher and made available on iLearning 3.0. |
| Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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| Office Hours |
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| Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL) |
| 09.Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 11.Sustainable Cities and Communities | include experience courses：N |
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