‫بسم هللا الرحمن الرحيم‬
Islamic University of Gaza
Engineering Faculty
Technical English ENGG 1305
Basil Hamed, Ph. D.
Control Systems Engineering
http://site.iugaza.edu.ps/bhamed/
bhamed@iugaza.edu
Course Syllabus
Islamic University of Gaza
Faculty of Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Technical English ENGG 1305
Prerequisite: General English
: Basil Hamed, Ph.D. Control Systems Engineering
: B229
: bhamed@ iugaza.edu
bahamed@hotmail.com
: http://site.iugaza.edu.ps/bhamed/
: 2644400 Ext. 2875
:ENGG 1305 (S & T) 8:00-9:30
(K 503)
9:30-11:00 (K 503)
Course Syllabus
• Course Description:
English Technical Writing, is designed to teach
engineering students how to effectively communicate
technical information. Specifically, it helps students
learn how to report technical information to a nontechnical audience in both oral and written formats.
We will work to better understand and develop our
writing process, composing with word and image.
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Text Book: Mark Ibbotson, Cambridge English for
Engineering, Cambridge
References:
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Michael Alley, “ The Craft of Scientific Writing” 3rd ed., 2000.
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http://www.me.vt.edu/writing/
Huckin, T. and Olsen. L. Technical writing and
professional communication for non-native speakers of
English. McGraw-Hill, 1991
Handbook of Technical Writing, 4th ed.,1993 by Charles T.
Brusaw, Gerald J. Alred, and Walter E. Oliu
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Course Aim:
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Use Prewriting Techniques to overcome the “blank
page syndrome”.
Write rough draft
Provide students with opportunities to improve their
English communication skills in the context of their
own interests, disciplines and/or future career
aspirations
Give students further opportunities to explore how to
use English as a tool for inquiry, learning, thinking and
communicating within their chosen fields or areas of
interest.
To be able to speak & Write technical English
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Materials Covered:
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Technology in use
Material Technology
Components and assemblies
Engineering design
Breaking point
Technical development
Procedures and precautions
Motion and Control
Theory and Practice
Pushing the boundaries
Technical Reports
Lab Reports
Ethics
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Course outcomes:
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Develop language skills for greater accuracy and
precision,
Learn how to persuade audience,
Deliver presentations and receive constructive
feedback,
Participate in discussions and debates,
Produce clear technical documents,
Practice writing, using relevant professional formats,
Enhance your confidence in using English in various
engineering contexts.
Course Syllabus
Grading System:
Homework, Quizzes, and
Class participation
Presentation & Report
Mid term Exam
Final Exam
15 %
15 %
20 % (29/3/2016, 8:00-9:30)
50 % (25 /5/2016, 11:00-1:00)
Pop Quizzes: Will be given in the class
Homework
Homework assignments are to be returned on time. No
excuses will be accepted for any delay.
Office Hours
Open-door policy, by appointment or as posted.
See You next Tuesday