Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Communicate clearly.
• Have sufficient knowledge of English for basic scientific communication.

Learning Outcomes of UE

  At the term of this course, students will be capable to
- use in context English grammar notions; 
- extract information from science-oriented English texts;
- use this information to write scientific content;
- put into practice the rules of English pronunciation;
- master the theory of oral and written scientific English;
- be able to apply this theory to specific contexts;
- analyse a scientific article in English;
- deliver a scientific presentation in English.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- Oral and written communication;
- Self-evaluation;
- Individual work;
- Introduction to pronunciation and oral communication (presentations);
- typical structures in oral and written scientific English (theory and exercises);
- Analysis of scientific articles;
- Questions/answers;
- Scientific presentations.

Prior Experience

Prerequisite: English for Science

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

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

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Continuous assessment in class
Assignment (also continuous assessment)
Compulsory course attendance. Absences are accepted in case of force majeure (disease, death of a relative, etc.). Scheduling clashes (except lab practicals) or paid work do not constitute a case of force majeure for this course. What constitutes a force majeure can be further discussed with the lecturer and, if required, the faculty authorities.
 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

Term 1: 40 points (out of 100 - final grade)

A. Compulsory course attendance (theoretical classes + practicals) and online activities (preparation work and homework): 10 points
B. Final paper: 30 points

Not attending one or several class sessions (theorerical and/or practical) and/or failing to validate one or several compulsory activities (in class or online) result in a failing grade (0/40) for the whole first term (AA1).
 

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
• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Continuous assessment (specific oral situations)
Scientific presentation + Questions/answers 
Compulsory course attendance. Absences are accepted in case of force majeure (disease, death of a relative, etc.). Scheduling clashes (except lab practicals) or paid work do not constitute a case of force majeure for this course. What constitutes a force majeure can be further discussed with the lecturer and, if required, the faculty authorities.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

Term 2: 60 points (out of 100 - final grade)

A. Course attendance and various class activities (theory + practice) and online activities (preparation work and homework): 10 points
B. Debate or presentation linked to persuasion, negotiation, and discussion techniques: 5 points
C. Lab presentation: 15 points
D. Final presentation: 30 points

Not attending one or several class sessions (theorerical and/or practical) and/or failing to validate one or several compulsory activities (in class or online) result in a failing grade (0/60) for the whole first term (AA2).

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 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

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Term 1

Continuous assessment in class
Assignment (also continuous assessment)

Term 2

Continuous assessment (specific oral situations)
Scientific presentation + Questions/answers 


 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Term 1

Term 1: 40 points (out of 100 - final grade)

ACTIVITY THAN CANNOT BE RETAKEN (Term 1 grade retained for Term 3)
A. Compulsory course attendance (theoretical classes + practicals) and online activities (preparation work and homework): 10 points

ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE RETAKEN (resubmission)
B. Final paper: 30 points

Not attending one or several class sessions (theorerical and/or practical) and/or failing to validate one or several compulsory activities (in class or online) result in a failing grade (0/40) for the whole first term (AA1).

Term 2

Term 2: 60 points (out of 100 - final grade)

ACTIVITIES THAN CANNOT BE RETAKEN (Term 2 grades retained for Term 3)
A. Course attendance and various class activities (theory + practice) and online activities (preparation work and homework): 10 points
B. Debate or presentation linked to persuasion, negotiation, and discussion techniques: 5 points

ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE RETAKEN
C. Lab presentation: 15 points
D. Final presentation: 30 points

Not attending one or several class sessions (theorerical and/or practical) and/or failing to validate one or several compulsory activities (in class or online) result in a failing grade (0/60) for the whole first term (AA2).