Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Manage IT projects
• Demonstrate independence and their ability to work in teams.
• Understand the fundamentals of communication
• Communicate information (both orally and in writing) relating to the field of computer science in an intelligible, clear and structured way
• Communicate a consistent and rigorous scientific argument, either orally or in writing
• Have a good command of language and communication techniques.

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

• Written examination - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam (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.

During the first session, the assessment modalities will be presented and posted on Moodle.

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

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

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam (vocabulary and grammar)

Oral presentation (outside or during the exam session depending on the number of students and based on the student's preference (see Moodle survey)

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.

During the first session, the assessment modalities will be presented and posted on Moodle.

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
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Q1
Written exam (grammar & vocabulary)

Q2
Written exam (vocabulary and grammar)

Oral presentation 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

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