 | Study programme 2020-2021 | Français | |
 | English for Science B | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Physics à la Faculty of Science |
| Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3 |
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| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-BM-SCPHYS-005-M | Optional UE | DEVILEZ Nicolas | G600 - Service Enseignement |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Anglais | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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| V-LANG-651 | English for Science, part 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
- Grow personally and professionally
- Have developed generic skills that are applicable in other contexts, especially a basic knowledge of chemistry, the use of the English language and understanding programming techniques
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the term of this course, students will be capable to
- use in context basic English grammar notions;
- extract information from science-oriented English texts;
- to communicate in English, in writing and orally, on science-related topics;
- work autonomously on audio documents (B1 level);
- build vocabulary linked to science;
- put into practice the basic rules of English pronunciation;
- create science-oriented works linked to their field of study.
Content of UE
- Revision of English grammar,
- Individual work (computer lab sessions),
- Document analysis (popularized articles , videos, audios),
- Introduction to pronunciation and to written and oral communication,
- Science-oriented assignments
Prior Experience
English basics (A2 level highly recommended)
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
- Presentation and/or works
- Oral Examination
- Written examination
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
Written exam: listening comprehension (B1), English in a scientific context (vocabulary), grammar
Project, writing and oral exam
70%
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
- Presentation and/or works
- Oral examination
- Written examination
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Written exam: listening comprehension (B1), English in a scientific context (vocabulary), grammar
Project, writing and oral exam
100%
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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| V-LANG-651 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| V-LANG-651 |
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Required Reading
| AA | |
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| V-LANG-651 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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| V-LANG-651 | M. SWAN, C. WALTER, Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate With CDROM, OUP, 2011 S.BLATTES et al., Minimum Competence in Scientific English, Ed.Grenoble-Sciences, PU, 2013 |
Recommended Reading
| AA | |
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| V-LANG-651 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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| V-LANG-651 | Sans objet |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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| V-LANG-651 | M.VINCE & S.CLARKE, English Grammar in Context, Intermediate with key, McMillan Education, 2012 A2 level highly recommended (general English course available for A0-A1 beginners) |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
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| V-LANG-651 | Authorized |