2022 Faculty Courses School of Environment and Society Undergraduate major in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering English II
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Anil Wijeyewickrema
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 3-4 Tue (緑が丘５号館１階102 会議室)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CVE.L211
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
CEE-II is designed to assist students to develop and improve their communication skills in the areas of tunnels and transportation systems. 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 tunnels and transportation systems.
Course description and aims
By completing this course, students will be able to:
1) Have increased vocabulary in the areas of tunnels and transportation systems.
2) Have better presentation skills in the areas of tunnels and transportation systems.
3) Have confidence in using English to discuss issues in the areas of tunnels and transportation systems.
Keywords
Catenary lines, grouting, shotcrete, tunnel boring machine, tunnel excavation, tunnel lining, tunnel spoil disposal, tunnel ventilation systems; automated cars, congestion, dedicated lanes, emissions, gridlock, smart grid
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 tunnels and transportation systems. 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: Tunnels and Transportation Systems. Self-introduction by students. | Explain course themes of tunnels and transportation system |
| Class 2 | The Chunnel - World's Longest Underwater Tunnel - Video and Discussion Keywords: catenary lines, grouting, shotcrete, tunnel boring machine, tunnel excavation, tunnel lining, tunnel spoil disposal, tunnel ventilation systems | Explain meaning of keywords associated with tunnels. |
| Class 3 | Group Presentation #1A: Tunnel construction {in ancient times, through mountains, undersea, underground} | Asking questions and answering questions related to tunnels. |
| Class 4 | Group Presentation #1B: Tunnel construction {in ancient times, through mountains, undersea, underground} | Asking questions and answering questions related to tunnels. |
| Class 5 | Sustainable Transport Systems - Video and Discussion Keywords: automated cars, congestion, dedicated lanes, emissions, gridlock, smart grid | Explain meaning of keywords associated with transportation systems. |
| Class 6 | Group Presentation #2A: Transport Systems {air transport, high-speed trains, railways, sea transport} and Engineering Solutions | Asking questions and answering questions related to transportation systems. |
| Class 7 | Group Presentation #2B: Transport Systems {air transport, high-speed trains, railways, sea transport} and Engineering Solutions | Asking questions and answering questions related to transportation systems. |
| Class 8 | Final Exam: Individual Presentations |
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 tunnels and transportation systems and their ability to communicate will be assessed.
PPT- Assignments - 40%, W-Assignments - 30%, and Final PPT presentation - 30%. Final Exam Presentation is required to get credit for the course.
Related courses
- CVE.L210 ： Civil Engineering English I
- CVE.L212 ： Civil Engineering English Ⅲ
- CVE.L310 ： Civil Engineering English Ⅳ
Prerequisites
None