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Engineering the future: the social necessity of communicative engineers.
- Source :
- European Journal of Engineering Education; Mar2006, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p63-71, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- It is a long and winding road from invention to innovation. Starting from this observation, this paper presents a historical perspective on the capabilities engineers should possess to do their work. The importance of the ‘communicative competence’ involved in creating a social base for innovation is underpinned. We will present a theoretical framework with regard to engineering and society and argue that this competence requires a good understanding of the social dynamics of technology as well as the ability to communicate on the level of facts, values and emotions. Three particular skills are extensively discussed: orientation on the future and the abilities involved in dialogue and cultural differences. We will argue that engineers can develop this new competence through project learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03043797
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Engineering Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20063464
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03043790500429005