Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand, describe, analyse and prioritise biological phenomena
• Problem-solve
• Develop reasoning skills
• Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
• Present a hypothesis and hypothetical-deductive reasoning
• Develop critical thinking, test and monitor conclusions understanding the domain of validity, and explore alternative hypotheses
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Demonstrate developed interpersonal skills
• Use a rich vocabulary linking concepts and words accurately
• Adapt lexical and syntactic choices in communication register (everyday language, medical language or scientific terminology)
• Summarise, explain, and argue
• Work in a team
• Share knowledge and information
• Submit reviews, reports and give oral presentations
• Manage resources
• Manage time
• Prioritise
• Use basic IT and bibliographic resources.
• Manage their studies
• Locate scientific information efficiently
• Compare different sources of information
• Read, interpret, and critique a scientific article
• Self-assess and give feedback
• Be open to research and demonstrate scientific curiosity
• Show a good knowledge of scientific English
• Understand and summarise a scientific article in English

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 (biomedical) 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 biomedical sciences (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 (A2 level highly recommended)

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

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

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Written tests (grammar & vocabulary)

1 grammar and vocabulary exemption test will take place during term 1. If you get 12/20 or above in grammar or vocabulary, you will get an exemption for that part.  If you get less than 12/20 for either of these parts, you must take the exams during the session. 

You are required to attend at least 60% of the lessons in order to be allowed to take the exemption test.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

V-LANG-754: 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

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face
• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written tests (grammar, vocabulary and oral presentation*)

1 grammar and vocabulary exemption test will take place during term 2. If you get 12/20 or above in grammar or vocabulary, you will get an exemption for that part.  If you get less than 12/20 for either of these parts, you must take the exams during the session. 

You are required to attend at least 60% of the lessons in order to be allowed to take the exemption test.

* If there is not enough time during the year, if there are too many students to assess or for any other pedagogical reason duly justified by the teacher, the latter reserves the right to place the final oral presentation in the June session. Students will be informed if this is the case.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

V-LANG-755: 70%

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

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Term 1
Written exam: vocabulary and grammar

Term 2
Written exam: vocabulary and grammar 
Oral presentation
 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

V-LANG-754: 30%
V-LANG-755: 70%