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  • Generalities

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  • Definition of the Course

    Technical English is pivotal in the realms of Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy for second year licence, acting as a vital link between intricate technical concepts and effective communication. As students progress into their second year licence , they delve deeper into electrical systems and renewable energy technologies, heightening the necessity for precise and clear communication. Proficiency in technical English enables comprehension and articulation of complex ideas, facilitates collaboration with peers and professionals, and ensures clarity in communicating findings and designs. In Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy, it is indispensable for describing circuit designs, analyzing power systems, interpreting specifications, and writing reports.  Specialized vocabulary and terminology are encountered throughout the second year, underscoring the importance of a strong technical English foundation. Ultimately, mastering technical English is not merely a linguistic skill but a crucial tool for academic excellence, effective professional collaboration, and meaningful contributions to these dynamic fields.


  • Presentation of the author

    • Dr :Abir Boucetta
    • University Mohamed Khider Biskra
    • Faculty  of science and technology
    • Electrical engineering Department
    • Target audience: 2nd year License Course title: Technical english 
    • Credit: 01, Coefficient: 01
    • Duration: 15 weeks
    • Evaluation: Exam 100%
    • Schedule: Thursday:  14h50-16h30  online
    • course link:  https://meet.google.com/beb-gthq-axy
    • Teacher: Course: Dr. Abir Boucetta
    • Contact: by email at  abir.boucetta@univ-biskra.dz and Whats up : 06-65-16-69-25.
    • Availability: At the department: Sunday, Monday, and Thursday from 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m.

      

  • General Objectives

        The Technical English course aims to:

    1. Acquire vocabulary and specialized terms specific to electrical engineering and renewable energies.
    2. Define the use of technologies such as calculators, spreadsheets, mathematical software, and data visualization tools.
    3. Explain technical concepts in one's own words.
    4. Apply grammatical rules correctly in technical writing.
    5. Examine the technical instructions by following them accurately.
    6. Construct key concepts from technical texts or lectures.
    7. Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies and the features and structure of a scientific text.

  • Prerequisites

       For the student to easily understand this course, they must be familiar with:

    • Self-confidence 
    • Basic language proficiency
    •  Ability to read and comprehend


               


  • Exercise:Pr-Test

    If the score is insufficient, you should follow the folowing tips:

    • Ability to form simple and coherent sentences
    •  Mastery of basic punctuation rules
    •  Understanding of simple written instructions 
    • Ability to read simple texts and extract the main meaning



     



  • Global Course Plan

    Objectives 
    Introduction
    Mental card
    1. Pr-test
    2. Specific objectives
    3. Chapter I : GENERAL REVIEW
    4. Specific objectives
    5. Chapter II : Use of numbers, symbols, equations and process measurement
    6. Final Test
    Conclusion
    References

  • Meeting with your teacher

  • Chapter I: General Review

    The English program includes the following main parts. Example texts are used to familiarize students with scientific and technical English as well as for the acquisition of scientific and technical vocabulary and grammar.


  • Chapter II: Use of numbers, symbols, equations and process measurement

    This part explain the math symbols, numbers and equations. next we give the seven fundamental units

  • Final Test




  • Course Glossary

  • References bibliographic


    • Bibliography:

      1. Griffiths, R. (1992). Speech rate and listening comprehension: Further evidence of the relationship. TESOL Quarterly, 26 (2), 385-390
      2. Lunsford, Andrea. The Everyday Writer. 2nd Edition. Boston: Bedford/St. Martins, 2002. Print. “The comparative and the superlative.” Education First, https://www.ef.edu/english-resources/ references Englishgrammar/ comparative-and-superlative/. Accessed 5 November 2020
      3. Bryant D. P., Bryant B. R., Gersten R. M., Scammacca N. N., Funk C., Winter A., . . . Pool C. (2008). The effects of Tier 2 intervention on the mathematics performance of first-grade students who are at risk for mathematics difficulties. Learning Disability Quarterly, 31, 47–63.
      4. Griffiths, R. (1992)

    • Webography:

      1. https://byjus.com/english/verbs/
      2. https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/math-symbols/
      3. https://www.vedantu.com/physics/standard-units-of-measurements

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