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Research paper thumbnail of The Opportunity of Introducing Serious Games in Teaching English for Specific Purposes - a Study Case on Playing “Simplycycle” Serious Game

Journal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes

In the last few years serious games (either digital games or board games) started to be used exte... more In the last few years serious games (either digital games or board games) started to be used extensively in several developed universities due to the safe environment in which the future specialists could exercise different scenarios specific to their field of study. Teachers included them into their classes not only because serious games can provide the students with the necessary knowledge and skills for their future jobs, but also because the games could also contribute to the improvement of other skills related to communication, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation that are so much requested today on the labour market. The present study has in view the opportunity and attractiveness of introducing the serious games in the toolbox of the English teachers when introducing and practicing English for specific purposes. The study is based on the application of a questionnaire that measures the attractiveness among students to learn English for Environmental S...

Research paper thumbnail of D2.6: Annual case development report (year 2)

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), May 2, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Practice Abstract #7: Main practical recommendations of the University of Oradea course

Research paper thumbnail of Raising Engineering Students’ Awareness as Regards the Importance of Improving Their Proficiency in English

Journal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes, 2021

This research paper presents the results obtained after analysing the answers given by a number o... more This research paper presents the results obtained after analysing the answers given by a number of 170 engineering students to questions referring to the current role of English, both in engineering education and in engineers’ professional activity, especially when that activity is carried out in multinational companies. In addition, it emphasizes the importance of presenting students, during the early stages of their academic education, with the advantages provided by a good command of the English language. First, because employers in the field of engineering, especially those representing multinational companies (and such multinational companies are present in Oradea) need employees with a good grasp of English. Second, because academic education often involves the use of English for conducting research and/or for presenting the results of research.

Research paper thumbnail of Textbook selection - An important factor in introducing ESP in vocational schools. A case study

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching English for Specific Purposes - a Way to Raise University Students' Interest in Studying English. A Case Study

The present study is an attempt to observe the changes in attitude and interest of three generati... more The present study is an attempt to observe the changes in attitude and interest of three generations of students attending the Faculty of Environmental Protection, University of Oradea, when switching from the study of general English (in the first year) to the study of technical English (in the second year). According to the data collected, starting with year 2007 and ending with 2010, an increased interest in studying English within the context of environmental protection is noticed.

Research paper thumbnail of Establishing Predominance of English for Specific Purposes within Adult English Language Teaching Establishing Predominance of English for Specific Purposes within Adult English Language Teaching

Research paper thumbnail of English For Specific Purposes Courses For Engineering Sciences, A Necessary Requirement

Annals of Faculty of Economics, 2017

The present paper intends to show the significance of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) courses... more The present paper intends to show the significance of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) courses offered to students at technical universities, namely the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Surveying and Architecture and Faculty of Environmental Protection from the University of Oradea. Second, it also tries to investigate to what extent these ESP courses have been successful in fulfilling the job requirements of the prospective engineers. We are all aware that globalization has a major influence upon every aspect of life, no need to mention how important it is for technical engineers. Competent English communication is essential for huge success and for having a successful career. Students need to understand the importance of general business English and English for Specific Purposes and need to be well motivated and stimulated to learn if they plan to work for an industry. The students need to familiarize themselves with engineering contents if they want to pursue their career as comp...

Research paper thumbnail of The faculty of environmental protection - the right path for our students?

The present study is focused on the identification of those major impact factors in counselling t... more The present study is focused on the identification of those major impact factors in counselling the young graduate in making a decision of following a certain career, respectively to pass an admission exam in a certain faculty. The way these factors influence these teenagers according to their gender and origin was also studied. The study is also intended to highlight the extent to which the option upon the professional orientation of the high school graduates correlates with the parent’s influence and satisfaction degree from the position of being students.

Research paper thumbnail of The Opportunity of Introducing Serious Games in Teaching English for Specific Purposes - a Study Case on Playing “Simplycycle” Serious Game

Journal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes

In the last few years serious games (either digital games or board games) started to be used exte... more In the last few years serious games (either digital games or board games) started to be used extensively in several developed universities due to the safe environment in which the future specialists could exercise different scenarios specific to their field of study. Teachers included them into their classes not only because serious games can provide the students with the necessary knowledge and skills for their future jobs, but also because the games could also contribute to the improvement of other skills related to communication, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity and innovation that are so much requested today on the labour market. The present study has in view the opportunity and attractiveness of introducing the serious games in the toolbox of the English teachers when introducing and practicing English for specific purposes. The study is based on the application of a questionnaire that measures the attractiveness among students to learn English for Environmental S...

Research paper thumbnail of D2.6: Annual case development report (year 2)

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), May 2, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Practice Abstract #7: Main practical recommendations of the University of Oradea course

Research paper thumbnail of Raising Engineering Students’ Awareness as Regards the Importance of Improving Their Proficiency in English

Journal of Teaching English for Specific and Academic Purposes, 2021

This research paper presents the results obtained after analysing the answers given by a number o... more This research paper presents the results obtained after analysing the answers given by a number of 170 engineering students to questions referring to the current role of English, both in engineering education and in engineers’ professional activity, especially when that activity is carried out in multinational companies. In addition, it emphasizes the importance of presenting students, during the early stages of their academic education, with the advantages provided by a good command of the English language. First, because employers in the field of engineering, especially those representing multinational companies (and such multinational companies are present in Oradea) need employees with a good grasp of English. Second, because academic education often involves the use of English for conducting research and/or for presenting the results of research.

Research paper thumbnail of Textbook selection - An important factor in introducing ESP in vocational schools. A case study

Research paper thumbnail of Teaching English for Specific Purposes - a Way to Raise University Students' Interest in Studying English. A Case Study

The present study is an attempt to observe the changes in attitude and interest of three generati... more The present study is an attempt to observe the changes in attitude and interest of three generations of students attending the Faculty of Environmental Protection, University of Oradea, when switching from the study of general English (in the first year) to the study of technical English (in the second year). According to the data collected, starting with year 2007 and ending with 2010, an increased interest in studying English within the context of environmental protection is noticed.

Research paper thumbnail of Establishing Predominance of English for Specific Purposes within Adult English Language Teaching Establishing Predominance of English for Specific Purposes within Adult English Language Teaching

Research paper thumbnail of English For Specific Purposes Courses For Engineering Sciences, A Necessary Requirement

Annals of Faculty of Economics, 2017

The present paper intends to show the significance of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) courses... more The present paper intends to show the significance of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) courses offered to students at technical universities, namely the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Surveying and Architecture and Faculty of Environmental Protection from the University of Oradea. Second, it also tries to investigate to what extent these ESP courses have been successful in fulfilling the job requirements of the prospective engineers. We are all aware that globalization has a major influence upon every aspect of life, no need to mention how important it is for technical engineers. Competent English communication is essential for huge success and for having a successful career. Students need to understand the importance of general business English and English for Specific Purposes and need to be well motivated and stimulated to learn if they plan to work for an industry. The students need to familiarize themselves with engineering contents if they want to pursue their career as comp...

Research paper thumbnail of The faculty of environmental protection - the right path for our students?

The present study is focused on the identification of those major impact factors in counselling t... more The present study is focused on the identification of those major impact factors in counselling the young graduate in making a decision of following a certain career, respectively to pass an admission exam in a certain faculty. The way these factors influence these teenagers according to their gender and origin was also studied. The study is also intended to highlight the extent to which the option upon the professional orientation of the high school graduates correlates with the parent’s influence and satisfaction degree from the position of being students.