UK UNIV STARTS LANGUAGE COURSE FOR INDIA’S FUTURE ENGINEERS
LONDON : The University of Birmingham is starting a new three-week online free training for engineering students across India that will help them improve their technical English language skills.
Birmingham’s new MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is based on real first-year modules at the University, the university said in a release on Monday.
The University’s Electrical Engineering: Sensing, Powering and Controlling course aims to support students for whom English is a second language in mastering many of the key terms and concepts in Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering.
The Massive Open Online Course is aimed at direct entry students planning to attend Birmingham to study in the discipline of electronic, electrical and systems engineering.
However, the content is helpful to any student planning to start in the first year of any engineering discipline.
The three-week course runs from November 13 and has been developed by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham.
It is led by Tim Jackson, Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering.
“This is a great opportunity for students whose first language is not English to brush up their language skills and get to grips with the key terms and concepts associated with engineering,” Jackson said.
He added, “The course will be delivered in English to help students to gradually develop their language skills.”
i am currently studying in class xii and facing many problems related to my studies. i have commerce with psychology as my stream and l plan to pursue either law or psychology in the future. But i am unable to concentrate on studying. i know that i have to study but still feel lethargic. There is no distraction but i am still struggling to concentrate. please help.
Class XII is the most important year of study, and therefore you need to give your 100% and do well. Lack of concentration can be due to many reasons but you start changing that by thinking about what you want for yourself, and your possible career goals – not just what you will study, but also the kind of career and job you think may be good for you. This can motivate you to concentrate on your studies.
Once you start focusing on an exciting future ahead of you – there is something tangible to look forward to, and you automatically start working towards that goal. Secondly, start working on good study habits that help you to concentrate. Here are some tips.
Set study goals – what you are going to complete, how and by when. Prepare a timetable for study- and stick to it. It is good to have a routine as this enforces discipline.
Do not study for long hours at a stretch – keep a maximum of 45 minutes for each study session with at least 15 minutes break in-between.
Ensure you have the right place to study where it is quiet, away from distractions, and also sitting up comfortably, at a desk. Studying while lying in bed, is a strict no!
Turn off all electronic devices while you are studying, as these are major distractions today. During the break time you can check your social media accounts, or even listen to some music as relaxation.
Repeat and revise the information you have learnt several times, where possible. This makes it easier to recall.
Try to attach meaning to the information you are trying to memorise – your brain will have more cues to look for. For example, try to picture the information in your head, as pictures are easier to memorize than words.
Do not study at night, and get sufficient sleep, at least seven hours every night.
Maintain a fresh, and healthy diet and also take time off for exercise.
Some yoga everyday, at least for 15 minutes can be excellent for both mental and physical well being. Asanas like Yog mudra, Vrikhshasana, Virbhadraasana and Pranayama also help in concentration.
i am in my final year of undergraduate study at the university of delhi. as a history graduate, what job opportunities are available for me?
A history degree offers excellent prospects, and not only do history graduates enter a wide range of careers, in diverse fields such as business, media, law, government services, many rise to the top as well.
More specifically, though, with your degree in history you can be an educator, researcher, communicator or editor, information manager, advocate, or even a businessperson. Your history degree will be regarded by many employers as an excellent subject in which you will have developed not only knowledge of the subject, but also valuable transferable skills, which are important in many career fields. An understanding and analysis of issues and events are of key importance to historians and can be applied in many other fields of work. Other skill areas developed in studying history include an ability to express yourself clearly both orally and in writing, the capability to accumulate, select and interpret a wide range of material, the ability to organise information in a logical and coherent manner, familiarity with methods of research, the competence to manage large and diverse quantities of information etc. Many careers are open to graduates in any subject and offer the potential to use the analytical, information and communication skills that you have gained through studying History.
Some career options where your knowledge of history can be directly useful include – archivist, museum/art gallery curator, archaeologist, librarian, and teacher.
In addition, your degree is useful in a range of other careers such as information manager, civil services, public administration, marketing , journalism, advertising and public relations, law, judicial services, publishing, travel and tourism, and many others. There are a wide ranges of careers you can do – much will depend upon your interests, the skills you wish to us and the opportunities that are available.
i am currently studying science in class xi. however, i am confused about what to pursue after class xii. i am good at english, chemistry and C++ though maths and physics are not my areas of strength.
Science is an important area of