CEE-II is designed to assist students to develop and improve their communication skills in the areas of tunnels and transportation systems. Presentation assignments and writing assignments cover listening, speaking and writing.
This course aims to improve the English communication abilities of students in the areas of tunnels and transportation systems.
By completing this course, students will be able to:
1) Have increased vocabulary in the areas of tunnels and transportation systems.
2) Have better presentation skills in the areas of tunnels and transportation systems.
3) Have confidence in using English to discuss issues in the areas of tunnels and transportation systems.
Catenary lines, grouting, shotcrete, tunnel boring machine, tunnel excavation, tunnel lining, tunnel spoil disposal, tunnel ventilation systems; automated cars, congestion, dedicated lanes, emissions, gridlock, smart grid
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
All students are expected to actively participate in the class by asking questions and answering questions. Students in groups of three to five (depending on class size) will make presentations on tunnels and transportation systems. Students improve their understanding of the course contents by completing homework writing assignments.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to course themes: Tunnels and Transportation Systems. Self-introduction by students. | Explain course themes of tunnels and transportation system |
Class 2 | The Chunnel - World's Longest Underwater Tunnel - Video and Discussion Keywords: catenary lines, grouting, shotcrete, tunnel boring machine, tunnel excavation, tunnel lining, tunnel spoil disposal, tunnel ventilation systems | Explain meaning of keywords associated with tunnels. |
Class 3 | Group Presentation #1A: Tunnel construction {in ancient times, through mountains, undersea, underground} | Asking questions and answering questions related to tunnels. |
Class 4 | Group Presentation #1B: Tunnel construction {in ancient times, through mountains, undersea, underground} | Asking questions and answering questions related to tunnels. |
Class 5 | Sustainable Transport Systems - Video and Discussion Keywords: automated cars, congestion, dedicated lanes, emissions, gridlock, smart grid | Explain meaning of keywords associated with transportation systems. |
Class 6 | Group Presentation #2A: Transport Systems {air transport, high-speed trains, railways, sea transport} and Engineering Solutions | Asking questions and answering questions related to transportation systems. |
Class 7 | Group Presentation #2B: Transport Systems {air transport, high-speed trains, railways, sea transport} and Engineering Solutions | Asking questions and answering questions related to transportation systems. |
Class 8 | Review of course themes: Tunnels and Transportation systems. Discussion and Video. | Explain the importance of tunnels and transportation systems. |
None required
Strunk Jr, W. and White, E. B., 2000, The Elements of Style, 4th edition, Longman, New York.
Students' knowledge of tunnels and transportation systems and their ability to communicate will be assessed.
PPT- Assignments - 40%, W-Assignments - 30%, Video Quizzes - 10% and Final PPT presentation - 20%. Final Exam Presentation is required to get credit for the course.
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