Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Communicate in a structured way - visually, orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, and reasoned information
• Argue to and persuade a project owner, teachers and a board orally, with visual aids and in writing
• Use the English language to "advanced independent user" level, equivalent to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
• Demonstrate self-awareness, asses themself, and develop appropriate learning strategies.
• Develop scientific and cultural curiosity and open-mindedness
• Learn to use various resources made available to inform and train independently

Learning Outcomes of UE

  At the end of this course, the student will be able to understand texts and listenings at level B1+ in contexts relevant to the career of an engineer.

Content of UE

- Revision of the basic structures of the English language. - Strenghtening and development of reading and listening comprehension skills. - Individual activities 

Prior Experience

Students will have to take a placement test in order to be placed in the adapted level group.  The students whose level is inferior to A2 will have to attend remedial classes organized by the Centre of Modern Languages.  

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Participation: 10% Written examination: 90%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination
• Graded tests

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

- Assessment of individual activities (test) (30%).  If the student does not score a minimum of 10/20, he/she will have to resit this test at the June written examination.  Written examination (70%) composed of a listening and a reading comprehensions at level B1+ as well as questions on grammar and vocabulary.   Account for 65 % of the final grade.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written examination composed of a listening and a reading comprehensions at level B1+ as well as questions on grammar and vocabulary.   + assessment of the individual activities if the student didn't score 10/20 in Q2.

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• Written examination

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

See Q1