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English for Chemical Technology

Faculty of Chemical Engineering, HUIT

Course coordinator email: quynhbtp@huit.edu.vn

Semester I, AY 2026-2027

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Resources

Students use instructional materials provided directly by the course instructor, while also referring to the following textbooks:

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Course Outline

Chapter 1. Vocabulary building ( 6 contact hours)

1.1. Units

1.2. Chemical elements

1.3. Chemical compounds

1.4. Chemical reactions

1.5. Solutions

1.6. Materials

1.7. Energy

1.8. Fluids

1.8.1. Fluid containment

1.8.2. Fluid pressure

1.9. Electricity

1.10. Laboratory

1.10.1. Glassware

1.10.2. Equipment

1.10.3. Instructions and precautions

Chapter 2. Inorganic technology ( 8 contact hours)

2.1. Technical terminology

2.2. Contextual reading

2.2.1. Reading 1: Ceramics

2.2.2. Reading 2: Steel manufacturing

2.2.3. Reading 3: Characterization of inorganic materials

2.3. Information extraction and processing: Preparation of inorganic materials

2.4. Technical writing: Topics in inorganic materials

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Chapter 3. Organic and cosmetic technology ( 8 contact hours)

3.1. Technical terminology

3.2. Contextual reading

3.2.1. Reading 1: Organic synthesis

3.2.2. Reading 2: Personal care products

3.2.3. Reading 3: Polymers

3.2.4. Reading 4: Characterization of organic compounds

3.3. Information extraction and processing: Synthesis of organic compounds

3.4. Technical writing: Topics in organic compounds

Course Outline (cont.)

Chapter 4. Chemical processes and instruments ( 8 contact hours)

4.1. Technical terminology

4.2. Contextual reading

4.2.1. Reading 1: Classification of chemical reactors

4.2.2. Reading 2: Chromatographic systems

4.2.3. Reading 3: A typical analytical procedure

4.3. Information extraction and processing: Chemical analysis procedure

4.4. Technical writing: Topics in analytical procedures

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Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)	Course Learning Outcomes (CLO)	CLO Description� (Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to)	Proficiency Level
PLO2.1	CLO1	Identify technical information and distinguish the meanings of specialized terms in Chemical Engineering Technology within specific reading comprehension contexts.	C2
PLO7.1	CLO2	Accurately extract, process, and systemize technical information from specialized English materials in Chemical Engineering Technology.	P3
PLO7.2	CLO3	Accurately draft a technical text in English describing a chemical process or equipment.	P3

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CLO	Description	Percentage
CLO1	A quick vocabulary quiz is conducted after each chapter (or weekly), in a multiple-choice format	30%
CLO2	Pre-chapter Vocabulary Task�Before each new chapter, your group will: Read the chapter outline provided by your lecturer. Identify key technical terms and subject-specific vocabulary. Compile a group glossary with definitions in English. Submit / present your glossary	10%
CLO2	Information extraction and processing task based on specialized texts (administered as a centralized online quiz via a system link) scheduled for the second-to-last week of the course	30%
CLO3	Individual Technical Writing Task ( Three chapters)	30% (10% x 3)

Formative assessment (40%)

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Summative assessment (60%)��Students are allowed to bring one A4-sized sheet of paper into the examination room. The sheet must be provided and stamped by the instructor.

Assessment Method	Timing	Course Learning Outcome (CLO)
Final Examination (50 multiple-choice questions, 60 min) Chapter 1: 26% (13 questions) Chapter 2: 24% (12 questions) Chapter 3: 24% (12 questions) Chapter 4: 26% (13 questions)	After the completion of the course	CLO1 (100%)

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Student Activities

Form groups of 3–5 students.
Prepare a vocabulary list for each chapter based on the course outline and submit it to the instructor before the beginning of each chapter.
Review the lecture materials through the links provided by the instructor
Complete the chapter review multiple-choice exercises provided by the instructor.