English for Engineering (B1-B2)

Laboratory Practice: Task 1

Ana Botella
 English for Engineering (B1-B2)
Laboratory Practice: Task 1
Student/s: ________________________________________________

Activity Title: Exploring Engineering Fields and Specializations

Objective: The objective of this activity is to help university students with an English level B1 in
different engineering disciplines (computer engineering, industrial design engineering,
electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) gain a deeper understanding of their fields of
study, subjects within their disciplines, areas of specialization, and potential career
opportunities. Students will enhance their English skills through research, presentations, and
interaction.

1. Instructions:
Part 1: Research

1. Field Selection: Students select one engineering field from the options: computer
engineering, industrial design engineering, electrical engineering, or chemical engineering.

2. Field Exploration: Students research their field and gather information about the following
aspects:

- Brief overview of the field.

- Core subjects and courses within their discipline.

- Different areas of specialization available within the field.

- Potential job roles and industries that they can pursue.

3. Resource Collection: Students should find and bookmark at least one website and one
explanatory video for the aspects mentioned above. These resources should be used to
support their presentations later.

Part 2: Presentation Preparation

1. Presentation Structure: Each presentation should cover the following key points:

- Introduction to the chosen engineering field.

- Overview of the core subjects and courses in their discipline.

- Discussion of specific areas of specialization within the field.

- Presentation of potential career opportunities and industries.

2. Language Focus: Be careful Use appropriate technical vocabulary and expressions in English.

3. Visual Aids: Students should use visual aids, such as PowerPoint slides, to enhance their
presentations.

Part 3: Presentation Day

1. Presentations: Students should present their research findings and insights to the class.

2. Engagement: Encourage classmates to ask questions and engage in discussions after each
presentation.

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2. Assessment:
1. Content: The accuracy, depth, and relevance of the information presented about the chosen
engineering field, subjects, specializations, and job opportunities.

2. Language Use: The use of technical vocabulary, grammar, and clarity in the students' English
presentations.

3. Presentation Skills: Students' ability to present confidently, maintain audience engagement,

and effectively use visual aids.

3. Sample Websites and Videos:

Find below examples of the types of websites you could look for to find relevant information
about the different engineering disciplines. You can use search engines to find up-to-date
websites that offer information about computer engineering, industrial design engineering,
electrical engineering, and chemical engineering.

To find these videos, simply go to YouTube and use relevant keywords like "computer
engineering tutorial," "industrial design engineering projects," "electrical engineering
explained," or "chemical engineering processes" to discover educational content. For online
course platforms, you can explore platforms like YouTube, edX, Coursera, and MIT
OpenCourseWare.

A. Computer Engineering:

1. IEEE Computer Society: Offers resources, articles, and videos on computer engineering
topics.

Website: [https://www.computer.org/]

2. MIT OpenCourseWare: Provides free online course materials related to computer

engineering subjects.

Website: [https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm]

3. YouTube: Search for channels like "Computerphile" and "The Coding Train" that offer
educational videos on computer engineering concepts, programming, and hardware.

4. Coursera: Some computer engineering courses include video lectures that can provide
insights into various topics.

B. Industrial Design Engineering:

1. Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA): Offers information about the field, design
principles, and case studies.

Website: [https://www.idsa.org/]

2. Delft University of Technology - Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering: Provides insights

into their industrial design engineering program and projects.

Website: [https://www.tudelft.nl/ide/]

3. YouTube: Search for channels like "Core77" and "Industrial Designers Society of America" for
videos discussing industrial design principles, projects, and case studies.

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C. Electrical Engineering:

1. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): Offers resources, articles, and videos
on electrical engineering topics.

Website: [https://www.ieee.org/]

2. Khan Academy: Provides free educational materials covering electrical engineering

concepts.

Website: [https://www.khanacademy.org/]

3. YouTube: Look for channels like "ElectroBOOM" and "Learn Engineering" that offer
entertaining and educational videos on electrical engineering topics.

4. edX: Some electrical engineering courses on platforms like edX include video lectures that
explain fundamental concepts.

D. Chemical Engineering:

1. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE): Offers resources, articles, and information
about the field.

Website: [https://www.aiche.org/]

2. MIT OpenCourseWare: Provides free online course materials related to chemical

engineering subjects.

Website: [https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm]

2. YouTube: Search for channels like "LearnChemE" and "Chemical Engineering Guy" for videos
covering chemical engineering processes, principles, and applications.

3. MIT OpenCourseWare: Check if they have video lectures available for their chemical
engineering courses.

The provided links below are placeholders. Replace them with actual relevant resources based
on your research.

1. Computer Engineering:

- Overview: [Link 1]

- Core Subjects: [Link 2]

- Specializations: [Link 3]

- Career Paths: [Link 4]

2. Industrial Design Engineering:

- Overview: [Link 5]

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- Core Subjects: [Link 6]

- Specializations: [Link 7]

- Career Paths: [Link 8]

3. Electrical Engineering:

- Overview: [Link 9]

- Core Subjects: [Link 10]

- Specializations: [Link 11]

- Career Paths: [Link 12]

4. Chemical Engineering:

- Overview: [Link 13]

- Core Subjects: [Link 14]

- Specializations: [Link 15]

- Career Paths: [Link 16]

This activity promotes individual research, presentation skills, peer learning, and English
language development while helping students understand the diversity of engineering fields
and their potential career paths.