ENGLISH LANGUAGE - TECHNICAL TERMINOLOGY

Course Code
40105
ECTS Credits
2
Semester
1st Semester
Course Category

Compulsory

Compulsory

Professor

VASILIKI DOUSBI 

Course Description

The main aim of the subject is the teaching of English for Specific Purposes as well as Teaching English for Academic Purposes (ESP & EAP) relevant to the subject of Civil Engineering. Reading and comprehension of authentic texts, which are selected in accordance with the syllabus of the core courses offered. Skills development with emphasis on oral communication takes place as well as project development and presentations in front of audience, covering topics relevant to the discipline of Civil Engineering. The use of relevant bibliography and research is encouraged. Synthesis of free written form, such as technical text writing, reports, written accounts, descriptions, summary writing, Curriculum Vitae, commercial correspondence, e.t.c. Practice on authentic materials and activities that apt to the cognitive subject of the students and their future work environment. Study and analysis of authentic texts covering the following topics: • Physical properties of soils. • General principles of Soil mechanics • Footings. • Reinforced concrete construction. • Retaining walls . • Steel. • Bridges. • Dams. • Tunnels. • Drainage. • Road construction. Highway cross-section elements. Grading operations. • Airport planning and design. Athens international airport construction. • The RION-ANTIRION Bridge. • Egnatia motorway.