The overall aim of the course is to develop students’ ability to understand and produce academic discourse in English within the field of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering. Emphasis is placed on the conventions of academic writing, effective management of scientific sources, and the development of research literacy and presentation skills. Through the analysis of research papers, and, in particular, the Αbstract and Introduction sections, students become familiar with the structure and linguistic style of academic writing. The course also provides practice in writing scientific texts and delivering clear, well-structured academic presentations that reflect critical thinking and appropriate use of English in an academic context.
- Teacher: Παγωνα Τογια
ECTS : 4
Study Load : -
Language : el, en
Learning Outcomes : Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Identify and apply key linguistic features of academic and technical engineering writing in English.
2. Search for and evaluate academic sources using relevant databases.
3. Synthesise and evaluate information from multiple academic sources and document them accurately using an appropriate referencing system (e.g. IEEE, ASME, ACS, APA).
4. Produce academic texts on scientific topics in their field, demonstrating appropriate organisation, coherence, and cohesion.
5. Practise communication skills through oral presentations.
6. Demonstrate ethical, responsible, and critical use of AI tools in the production of academic work.