Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Address literature and interact within other scientific fields
• Have sufficient knowledge of English in order to read and understand scientific texts, especially in the field of mathematics.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end 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.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- Revision of English grammar, 
- Learning vocabulary common to all scientific fields (academic and scientific phraseology)
- Individual work
- Document analysis (popularized articles, videos, audios),
- Introduction to pronunciation and to written and oral communication, 
- Science-oriented assignments and project

Prior Experience

English basics (minimum A2 level highly recommended)

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Ongoing assessment including:

- 100% compulsory participation in class activities, completion of all written and oral assignments, and completion of all self-study activities on Moodle.

- Written tests (grammar & vocabulary)

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

V-LANG-650: 30%

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face
• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Ongoing assessment including:
- 100% compulsory participation in class activities, completion of all written and oral assignments, and completion of all self-study activities on Moodle.
- Written tests (grammar, vocabulary and writing)

Oral presentation during exam session

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

V-LANG-651: 70%

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Term 1 retakes

Ongoing assessment:

In-class activities, homework and self-study 1 (This part cannot be retaken)

Written exam:

Vocabulary
Grammar

Term 2 retakes

Ongoing assessment including:

In-class activities - preparation - Self Study 2 (This part cannot be retaken) 

Oral presentation (project)

Written exam:

Writing about the project
Vocabulary
Grammar

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

V-LANG-650: 30%
V-LANG-651: 70%