1. Information Language Training Technologies for Engineers
Tetyana Pavlova,
National Technical University of Ukraine “KPI”,
37, Peremogy av., Kyiv, 03058, Ukraine,
Phone: ,

2. Letter from NTUU ”KPI”, Kiev, Ukraine INEER/ICEE-ISC Secretariat waung@ineer.org June 4, 2001

3. Engineering is the application of science to the needs of humanity.
What is Engineering ?
Engineering is the application of science to the needs of humanity.
This is accomplished through knowledge, mathematics, and practical experience applied to the design of useful objects or processes. Professional practitioners of engineering are called engineers.

4. Writing Language Guidelines for Engineering and Science Students
Compared to other professions
The task of engineering
Problem solving
Use of computers
Etymology
Connections to other disciplines
Engineers in culture
Tools, Methods, Major branches

5. Technical Communications Skills (TCS)
Folio and Report Writing
Introduces the language and text-organisational skills required to produce typical examples of writing encountered in the technical field.  
Listening, Reading, Oral Presentation
Introduces the cognitive skills of note-taking through listening and note-making through reading. The research skills required for a course of study and how they are applied in the preparation for a formal oral presentation are also covered.  

6. Technical Communications Skills (TCS)
  Organisational Communication Skills
Prepares students for communication at work through lessons on corporate culture, communication work flows, technical and business correspondence, meeting skills, minutes writing and presentations. Students will learn to communicate effectively and develop their thinking, interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.  

7. Technical Communications Skills (TCS)
Career Communication Skills
Technical Communication Skills 3 Prepares students in a variety of communication activities. They will develop their Major Project report, as well as materials to enhance their project presentations. They will also learn interpersonal and public relations skills, and skills needed to do well in a job hunt.  

8. Considering Carefully Our Goals
Thinking Integration
Principles of Integration
Underestimating the Complexity
Providing Necessary Support
Involving Students in Decisions
Advantages of Computers
Information Language Training Tool

9. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) National Curriculum for Ukrainian Technical Universities
The Need for a National Tertiary Level ESP Curriculum
Levels of English language Proficiency for Specialisms
Principles of the ESP Curriculum
Aims
Content rationale
ESP Core Curriculum
ESP Course Organisation: Modular Structure
Uses and Applications of the ESP Curriculum

10. ESP Course Modular Organisation

11. Information Language Training Technologies for Engineers
PRESENTATION
CONTROLLED PRACTICE
COMMUNICATION PRACTICE
Word check
LISTENING
READING
Theme

12. Module functions Listening Block Listening_1
Spoken and audio-visual texts
Interactive self-assessments tests
Reports
Listening_2
Listening_1 in written mode (texts)
Reading Block
Reading_1
Paper and electronic texts on the speciality
Reading_2
Presentation Block
Methodical &Cultural comments of Block
Controlled practice Block
Controlled tests
Communication practice
Methodical guide
… for Role_1
… for Role_2
Essay
List of Essays
List of Course
Teacher List
Word check Block
Descriptions of Theme Concepts
Descriptions of Theme Terms
Course Glossary References
Related Theme Blocks
Electronic Library of Course
Shared
Methods / Materials
Personal
Terminological System of Course
Shared / Personal

13. The Portfolio As An Ongoing Process

14. Thanks for your attention!
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