2020 Faculty Courses School of Environment and Society Undergraduate major in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering English III
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Anil Wijeyewickrema / Quoc Tinh Bui
- Class Format
- Lecture (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Tue (H117)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CVE.L212
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
CEE-III is designed to assist students to develop and improve their communication skills in the areas of megaprojects and structures. 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 megaprojects and structures.
Course description and aims
By completing this course, students will be able to:
1) Have increased vocabulary in the areas of megaprojects and structures.
2) Have better presentation skills in the areas of megaprojects and structures.
3) Have confidence in using English to discuss issues in the areas of megaprojects and structures.
Keywords
Aerotropolis, environmental concerns, infrastructure projects, megaprojects, tax incentives, sustainable urban design; curtain wall, elevators, evacuation plans, kangaroo cranes, prefabrication, wind tunnel
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
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 megaprojects and structures. Students improve their understanding of the course contents by completing homework writing assignments.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction to course themes: Megaprojects and Structures. Self-introduction by students. | Explain course themes of megaprojects and structures. |
| Class 2 | The World's Future Megaprojects - Video and Discussion. Keywords: aerotropolis, environmental concerns, infrastructure projects, megaprojects, tax incentives, sustainable urban design; curtain wall, elevators, evacuation plans, kangaroo cranes, prefabrication, wind tunnel | Explain meaning of keywords associated with megaprojects. |
| Class 3 | Group Presentation #1A: Megaprojects in {Asia, Central America, China, Middle East, Japan, USA} with an Example | Asking questions and answering questions related to megaprojects. |
| Class 4 | Group Presentation #1B: Megaprojects in {Asia, Central America, China, Middle East, Japan, USA} with an Example | Asking questions and answering questions related to megaprojects |
| Class 5 | The Tallest Building in The World - Video and Discussion. Keywords: curtain wall, elevators, evacuation plans, kangaroo cranes, prefabrication, wind tunnel | Explain meaning of keywords associated with structures. |
| Class 6 | Group Presentation #2A: Structures {bridges, dams, stadiums, tall buildings, towers} | Asking questions and answering questions related to structures. |
| Class 7 | Group Presentation #2B: Structures {bridges, dams, stadiums, tall buildings, towers} | Asking questions and answering questions related to structures. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None required
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Strunk Jr, W. and White, E. B., 2000, The Elements of Style, 4th edition, Longman, New York.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students' knowledge of megaprojects and structures and their ability to communicate will be assessed.
PPT- Assignments - 40%, W-Assignments - 30%, Final PPT presentation - 30%. Final Exam Presentation is required to get credit for the course.
Related courses
- CVE.L210 ： Civil Engineering English I
- CVE.L211 ： Civil Engineering English Ⅱ
- CVE.L310 ： Civil Engineering English Ⅳ
Prerequisites
None