1. Technical English (ENGG 1305) Course Objectives and Outline
The Islamic University of Gaza- Civil Engineering Department
Technical English (ENGG 1305)
Course Objectives and Outline By
Husam Al-Najar

2. 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 non-technical audience in both oral and written formats. We will work to better understand and develop our writing process, composing with word and image.
Course Objectives:
Use Prewriting Techniques to overcome the “blank page syndrome متلازمة”.
Write rough draft
Provide students with opportunities فرص to improve their English communication skills in the context of سياق their own interests, disciplines تخصصات and/or future career aspirations تطلعات
Give students further opportunities to exploreاستكشاف how to use English as a tool for inquiry الاستفسار learning, thinking and communicating within their chosen fields or areas of interest.
To be able to speak & Write technical English

3. Text Book: Mark Ibbotson, Cambridge English for Engineering, Cambridge
Course outcomes:
• Develop language skills for greater accuracy and precision دقة
• Learn how to persuade audience إقناع الجمهور
• Deliver presentations and receive constructive feedback,
• Participate in discussions and debates مناقشات وحوارات
• Produce clear technical documents وثائق
• Practice writing, using relevant professional formats صيغ
• Enhance تحسين your confidence in using English in various engineering contexts
Text Book: Mark Ibbotson, Cambridge English for Engineering, Cambridge

4. Unit 7. Procedures and precautions Unit 1. Technology in use
Course Outline
Unit 7. Procedures and precautions
Unit 1. Technology in use
Unit 8. Motion and Control
Unit 2. Material Technology
Unit 9. Theory and Practice
Unit 3. Components and assemblies
Unit 10. Pushing the boundaries
Unit 4. Engineering design
Technical Reports
Unit 5. Breaking point
Lab Reports
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Unit 6. Technical development
Grading System:
15%
Class participation Homework, Quizzes, and
Presentation & Report
20%
Mid term Exam
50%
Final Exam