Educational guide 2020_21
Centro Universitario da Defensa na Escola Naval Militar de Marín (Pontevedra)
Grao en Enxeñaría Mecánica
 Subjects
  English I
   Learning outcomes
Expected results from this subject Training and Learning Results
OVERALL ORAL PRODUCTION To sustain a straightforward description of one of a variety of subjects within his/her field of interest, presenting it as a linear sequence of points. SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE: DESCRIBING EXPERIENCE To give straightforward descriptions on a variety of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest. SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE: PUTTING A CASE To develop an argument well enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time. ADDRESSING AUDIENCES To give a prepared straightforward presentation on a familiar topic within his/her field which is clear enough to be followed without difficulty most of the time, and in which the main points are explained with reasonable precision. To take follow up questions, but s/he may have to ask for repetition if the speech was rapid. OVERALL SPOKEN INTERACTION To communicate with some confidence on familiar routine and non-routine matters related to his/her interests and professional field. To exchange, check and confirm information, deal with less routine situations and explain why something is a problem. To express thoughts on more abstract, cultural topics such as films, books, music, etc. B10
C34
D4
D5
D7
D8
D9
D15
D17
D18
OVERALL WRITTEN PRODUCTION To write straightforward connected texts on a range of familiar subjects within his/her field of interest, by linking a series of shorter discrete elements into a linear sequence. REPORTS AND ESSAYS To write short, simple essays on topics of interest. To summarise, report and give his/her opinion about accumulated factual information on familiar routine and non-routine matters within his/her field with some confidence. B10
C34
D4
D5
D7
D8
D9
D15
D17
D18
OVERALL LISTENING COMPREHENSION To understand straightforward factual information about common everyday or job related topics, identifying both general messages and specific details, provided speech is clearly articulated in a generally familiar accent. UNDERSTANDING CONVERSATION BETWEEN NATIVE SPEAKERS To generally follow the main points of extended discussion around him/her, provided speech is clearly articulated in standard dialect. LISTENING AS A MEMBER OF A LIVE AUDIENCE To follow a lecture or talk within his/her own field, provided the subject matter is familiar and the presentation straightforward and clearly structured. LISTENING TO ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS To understand simple technical information, such as operating instructions for everyday equipment. LISTENING TO AUDIO MEDIA AND RECORDINGS To understand the information content of the majority of recorded or broadcast audio material on topics of personal interest delivered in clear standard speech. B10
C34
D4
D5
D7
D8
D9
D15
D17
D18
OVERALL READING COMPREHENSION To read straightforward factual texts on subjects related to his/her field of interest with a satisfactory level of comprehension. READING FOR ORIENTATION To scan longer texts in order to locate desired information, and gather information from different parts of a text, or from different texts in order to fulfil a specific task. READING INSTRUCTIONS To understand clearly written, straightforward instructions for a piece of equipment. B10
C34
D4
D5
D7
D8
D9
D15
D17
D18
ENAEE Learning Outcome: KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: LO1.3.- Critical awareness of the wider multidisciplinary context of engineering [Intermediate (2)]. B10
ENAEE Learning Outcome: INVESTIGATIONS: LO4.1.-Ability to conduct searches of literature, to consult and critically use databases and other appropriate sources of information, to carry out simulation in order to pursue detailed investigations and research of technical issues in their field of study [Intermediate (2)]. D5
ENAEE Learning Outcome: COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING: LO7.1.- Ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions within the engineering community and society at large [Intermediate (2)]. C34
D4
D18
ENAEE Learning Outcome: COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING: LO7.2.- Ability to function effectively in a national and international context, as an individual and as a member of a team and to cooperate effectively with engineers and non-engineers [Intermediate (2)]. C34
D4
D7
D8
D17
D18
ENAEE Learning Outcome: LIFELONG LEARNING: LO8.1.- Ability to recognise the need for and to engage in independent lifelong learning [Basic (1)]. D8
ENAEE Learning Outcome: LIFELONG LEARNING: LO8.2.- Ability to follow developments in science and technology [Basic (1)]. D8
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