Teacher(s)
Language
French
Prerequisites
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unit茅 d鈥檈nseignement 鈥� UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
Students will take part in activities that will allow them to use and develop their communication skills and mastery of the language (principally speaking skills) in situations such as:
-聽聽聽聽聽聽 Reading complex scientific texts' as well as understanding their content-specific and content-compatible vocabulary
-聽聽聽聽聽聽 Presentations on scientific topics
-聽聽聽聽聽聽 Participation in and leading of group projects and meetings
Negotiations, exchanging ideas, building up an argument
-聽聽聽聽聽聽 Reading complex scientific texts' as well as understanding their content-specific and content-compatible vocabulary
-聽聽聽聽聽聽 Presentations on scientific topics
-聽聽聽聽聽聽 Participation in and leading of group projects and meetings
Negotiations, exchanging ideas, building up an argument
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Reading Comprehension 'Students should be able to read autonomously and understand in detail scientific texts and specialised articles related to their field of studies The level to reach is B2+ of the "Common European Framework for Languages" Speaking Skills 'Individual: Students should be able to present a scientific topic in a clear and methodical way with only occasional reference to their notes Interactive: Students should be able to communicate fluently and effectively in meetings and conversations on both social and professional topics The level to reach is B2+ of the "Common European Framework for Languages" The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this document, in the section entitled 'Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit'. |
Content
Students will be given a host of language aids (communication techniques, language functions, general and specialized vocabulary, grammatical points) and resources (written documents, audio-visual supports, internet sites) before each activity, enabling them to participate fully in each situation. The ultimate goal of the course is a presentation on a scientific topic related to their field of studies. Feedback and remedial sessions will be provided. Detailed instructions concerning each activity will be provided beforehand.
(focus on sustainable development, transition and the SDGs, as well as on EDI, equity, diversity and inclusion)
(focus on sustainable development, transition and the SDGs, as well as on EDI, equity, diversity and inclusion)
Teaching methods
Workshop
Groups of maximum 15 students
Groups of maximum 15 students
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment (60 %) (class preparation, participation in all class activities, with a particular emphasis on an oral presentation to be delivered in class, vocabulary test, pronunciation test
Oral exam (40 %): a presentation on a scientific topic related to the student's field of studies. This will be done in collaboration with a Professor from the 'Ecole de Pharmacie'聽(Olivia Dalleur, who will be in charge of 1/3 of the grading at the oral exam).
The student will lose 25 % of their grade if they are absent from class more than twice without any form of justification.
The students鈥� awareness will be raised about the advantages and shortcomings of the use of generative AI in their oral and written production.
Oral exam (40 %): a presentation on a scientific topic related to the student's field of studies. This will be done in collaboration with a Professor from the 'Ecole de Pharmacie'聽(Olivia Dalleur, who will be in charge of 1/3 of the grading at the oral exam).
The student will lose 25 % of their grade if they are absent from class more than twice without any form of justification.
The students鈥� awareness will be raised about the advantages and shortcomings of the use of generative AI in their oral and written production.
Other information
Language of instruction:
English
English
Online resources
Bibliography
Syllabus du cours
Plateforme Moodle聽
Plateforme Moodle聽
Teaching materials
- syllabus et toutes les autres ressources disponibles sur la plateforme Moodle du cours
Faculty or entity
