English Communication Skills for Engineers
Keywords:
English Communication Skills, Engineer
Abstract
Engineering graduates require an ever-increasing range of skills to maintain relevance with the global environment of the new millennium. Communication skills are an vital component of this, recognised by academia and industry alike. English language skills are also important given its widespread status across the globe as a lingua franca. Indeed, multilingual skills are considered a salient element in the make-up of the new global engineer. English for specific purposes focuses the learner’s attention on the particular terminology and communication skills required in the international professional field. Communication skills development is discussed in the book, with examples given of different methods of teaching and assessment. The impacts on communication skills development include various elements, including gender equality. A lack of sufficient communication skills serves only to undermine the image of the engineer, but this can be tackled by engaging features of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the education of engineers. EQ offers various components that can improve communication skills and emphasise a more experiential approach to learning.
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Published
2023-09-30
How to Cite
Srinivas, A. (2023). English Communication Skills for Engineers. Central Asian Journal of Literature, Philosophy and Culture, 4(9), 158-193. Retrieved from https://cajlpc.centralasianstudies.org/index.php/CAJLPC/article/view/1017
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