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Engineering Language Formulas

This presentation explores the use of the term "given" in Engineering English and its general implications in language. It covers various parts of speech associated with "given," emphasizing its prevalence in adjective forms. The discussion also includes the differences between English for General Purposes (EGP) and English for Specific Purposes (ESP), highlighting the importance of clear definitions and structured vocabulary in engineering contexts. Real-world examples and a holistic teaching approach encourage deeper understanding and application in relevant fields.

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Engineering Language Formulas

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  1. Engineering Language Formulas Dougal Graham – dougalg@gmail.com PPT @ http://crs2.kmutt.ac.th/ceem/conferences

  2. Given

  3. “Given that it’s an option, you should go for it.” “The sequence of numbers for a given seed might be system-dependent” “I can’t believe such a lenient sentence has been given.” “Is that really a given in this situation?”

  4. General English Part of Speech of “given” 2% 7% Verb Noun Adjective Preposition(?) 91%

  5. General English Engineering English

  6. EGP vs. ESP • English for Specific Purposes • English for General Purposes • Student’s background vs target language

  7. Importance of Clear Definitions • Defining the source • BNC, COCA, others… • Need to define the target language • Engineering English Corpus: A corpus of textbooks

  8. Measuring Difference • Structure • Vocabulary • Phrases

  9. Example 1: Given EEC BNC

  10. Respect & Let

  11. Examples 2 & 3: Respect & Let “Find the arc length of C by integratingwith respect to x.” “Let us considerthe fluid flow through a pipe.” “Letthe capacity of each arc (Yj, t)bevj.”

  12. Bonus Material

  13. Teaching • Try to get real-world examples • Try to foster induction • Holistic approach, and awareness raising • Take a look at our materials online, if they look interesting, try to replicate them for your field

  14. Selected References Anthony, L. (2013. AntConc (Version 3.3.5w) [Computer Software]. Tokyo, Japan: Waseda University. Available from http://www.antlab.sci.waseda.ac.jp/ Biber, D., & Barbieri, F. (2007). Lexical bundles in university spoken and written registers. English for Specific Purposes, 26(3), 263–286. doi:10.1016/j.esp.2006.08.003 Fletcher, W., H. (2011). Phrases in English. Retrieved from http://phrasesinenglish.org/ Norbert Schmitt. (2010). Researching Vocabulary: A Vocabulary Research Manual. Palgrave MacMillan. Simpson-Vlach, R., & Ellis, N. C. (2010). An Academic Formulas List: New Methods in Phraseology Research. Applied Linguistics, 31(4), 487–512. doi:10.1093/applin/amp058

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