In computer engineering, students must often convey complex technical ideas in a clear, precise way. Communicative functions give the tools to explain processes, state facts, give reasons, and quantify information accurately. This clarity is essential for effective communication in both academic and professional settings, such as project presentations, technical reports, and code documentation.
English is the primary language in the tech industry worldwide. Learning to use English communicative functions prepares students for international work environments, where they may need to exchange greetings formally, ask questions about technical requirements, and express opinions on projects. These skills are valuable in global companies, conferences, or collaborations with colleagues and clients from different linguistic backgrounds.
This course is tailored for computer engineering students to develop their English communication skills for academic and professional contexts. The course focuses on improving linguistic proficiency, technical vocabulary, and practical application of English in computer engineering settings. Students will gain confidence in expressing ideas, discussing technical concepts, and participating in global professional environments.
Contents:
Communicative Functions:
Exchanging greetings: Understanding and practicing formal and informal greetings to suit various contexts.
Stating facts: Communicating clear and precise information.
Asking and expressing ability/inability: Discussing skills, capacities, and limitations in academic and technical scenarios.
Talking about the present and the past: Using appropriate tenses to describe ongoing and completed actions or events.
Discussing future plans and intentions: Expressing objectives and planned activities.
Talking about the future: Sharing predictions and informing others about upcoming developments.
Reasoning and Interaction:
Giving reasons: Explaining decisions, actions, and preferences.
Quantifying: Using numerical expressions accurately in discussions and technical contexts.
Expressing and requesting opinions: Articulating and inquiring about ideas and perspectives.
Expressing obligation and necessity: Discussing responsibilities and requirements.
Expressing certainty and uncertainty: Communicating levels of confidence about ideas or outcomes.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving:
Giving advice and highlighting advantages/disadvantages: Evaluating options and proposing solutions.
Making suggestions: Recommending actions or alternatives.
Expressing possibility and impossibility: Discussing potential scenarios and limitations.
Eliciting further information: Asking detailed follow-up questions.
Expressing agreement and disagreement: Participating in discussions and debates.
Paraphrasing: Rephrasing information for clarity or emphasis.
Lessons will include practice in speaking, listening, reading skills.
- Docente: Nunzia Grassini