Course Description 

"A great engineer is more than being able to individually understand the processes and data; it is also being able to explain the processes and data in a manner that allows audiences to understand their importance"

Technical competence is at the core of your success in engineering but it is crucial to also consider your ability to communicate your concepts and plans to others effectively.

The English department recognises this by including effective communication skills of writing and oral presentation  as core competency standards in our institute(IGEE) for master two students.

interactive course reviews the fundamental principles behind effective communication of all types, providing guidance on communication and presentation strategies for the engineering academic and why not if possible workplace to answer students' needs.

It gives practical advice on the different modes of communication, including formal project report writing, and examines how to design and deliver an effective presentation. A large part of the course is devoted to developing assertiveness and confidence, and overcoming academic writing and editing problems , in addition to presentation nerves.

The course is delivered by Mrs. Gouda, an ESP teacher whose unique background allows her to relate this theoretical course  specifically to the real situation of engineers' needs in the academic and practical situations.  

course objectives:

The course will help you to:

• understand  the different ways in which we communicate (writing and oral)
• understand the importance of writing reports
• analysis of  the different parts of a report
• deal with the concepts of grammar, style , and vocabulary in the editing phase
• select the most effective mode of communication for a given situation
• understand the huge impact of body language in communication
• develop effective communication strategies
• communicate with increased assertiveness
• structure a presentation effectively for a given time and given audience
• improve the control of your nerves
• use your voice effectively to enhance the presentation
• deal with questions more effectively
• use visual aids such as PowerPoint more effect

the course is divided into two main chapters: the first is concerned with  project report writing, and the second deals with oral presentation.

For more details check the two attached guides for each lesson.