If the subject is studied in English (Writing and Communication Skills) the student must be proficient in spoken and written English. Without a correct competence in the language, it will not be possible to pass the subject.

At the end of the course the student should be able to: - Distinguish the characteristics of written and spoken language. - Choose a topic and organize adequately the ideas. - Write an academic-scientific text correctly composing a logically ordered discourse and using language that is precise and appropriate to the context. - Use correct intonation and take advantage of the expressive possibilities that non-verbal communication affords. - Present a topic, project or report for a specific audience.

CB4. Students should be able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences. CG1. Analyze and synthesize basic problems related to physics and engineering, solve them and communicate them efficiently. CG3. Solve problems with initiative, decision making, creativity, and communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities, understanding the ethical, social and professional responsibility of the engineering activity. Capacity for leadership, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. CT1. Work in multidisciplinary and international teams as well as organize and plan work making the right decisions based on available information, gathering and interpreting relevant data to make judgments and critical thinking within the area of study. CT2. Present and write a topic correctly or compose a speech in a logical order, providing accurate information in accordance with established grammatical and lexical rules. RA4. To be able to successfully manage themselves in the complex situations that might arise in their academic or professional fields of study and that might require the development of novel approaches or solutions. RA5. To be able to communicate, in a precise and clear manner, knowledge, methodologies, ideas, problems and solutions in their field or specialty to any kind of audience (specialist or not).

The program is divided into two main parts. The first part deals with the matters related to written expression and the second one with the specific aspects of spoken expression. The work method will include providing students with a theoretical basis, which is essential, but will focus primarily on applying this knowledge to practical exercises. Therefore, regular practice will be encouraged, and the teacher will make an effective monitoring. 1. WRITING SKILLS -Planning, designing and organizing the content. -Correct use of the language: precision, synthesis and correctness. -Effective structure of an academic-scientific text: introduction, body and conclusion. -Correct argumentative structure and coherence in the discourse. -Contact with creative writing. 2. SPEAKING SKILLS -Elements of rhetoric and oratory for an effective presentation. -Non-verbal communication and body language. -Formal aspects of presentations. Effective use of technology for oral presentations. -Dialogue and interviews. -Oral expression in specific contexts: group presentations, participation in debates. -Organization of the oral presentation and solving unforeseen situations. - Communication through a screen: tecnlogies and effectiveness in communication.

The subject will be carried out around the following Learning activities 1. Techniques for generating, prioritizing and organizing ideas. 2. Rules for construction of correct text, with an appropriate and precise vocabulary. Drafting an academic-scientific paper. 3. Exercises with pronunciation, intonation and other aspects related to oratory and non-verbal communication. 4. Individual and group presentations. 5. Interviews and improvisation from a given situation. Skills 1. Choose a topic and organize ideas adequately. 2. Write logically ordered sentences with an appropriate length. Build vocabulary. Be familiar with standard language. 3. Ability to write coherent texts and to divide a text into paragraphs correctly. 4. Use correct intonation and take advantage of expressive possibilities to present a theme fluidly. 5. Acquire fluency in unplanned situations. Reach a certain degree of ease in public speaking. Methodology 1. Brainstorming. Conceptual Mapping. Outlines. 2. Error correction exercises. Dictionary exercises. 3. Analysis and commentary of different types of texts 4. Pronunciation exercises. Exercises and activities with intonation. 5. Mock group or individual presentations, as well as simple role-playing. Constructive criticism from classmates and teacher correction. Tutorials The teacher will set a personalized attention schedule.