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Engineering communication interface; US China Education Review
Engineering communication interface: an engineering multidisciplinary
project
David PRESCOTT,1
Tharwat EL-SAKRAN1
, Lutfi ALBASHA2
, Fadi ALOUL2
, Yousef AL-ASSAF2
(1 College of Arts & Sciences, The American University of Sharjah)
(2 College of Engineering, The American University of Sharjah)
Abstract: Well developed professional communication skills, collaborative work practices, effective self management and a
clear understanding of social responsibility and ethical practices are essential for the new engineer who hopes to contribute
to the profession and build a career. These attributes are in addition to the traditional sound knowledge of engineering theory
and practice. The College of Engineering at the American University of Sharjah has recognised this reality with the
development of a course in language enhancement and professional communication based around engineering
multidisciplinary projects. This paper first outlines the context of the engineering multidisciplinary projects emphasising the
interface between engineering and communication. Evidence from a number of studies is referred to concerning the
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