Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand language of instruction and foreign languages (language skills)
• Use French perfectly in a variety of non-technical situations, both orally and in writing
• Communicate easily and adequately, in both selected foreign languages, at a minimum level of B2 in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• Understand and integrate cultural similarities and differences (cultural and intercultural skills)
• Demonstrate real knowledge of the cultures of the studied languages
• Identify cultural differences and talk about them
• Be familiar with codes and conventions of other cultures for the sake of interpersonal relationships
• Develop knowledge in various fields, in particular those aimed at by translation activities
• Use everyday technology (technological skills)
• Use standard office software tools and editorial assistance effectively
• Use lexicographical resources and reference materials to lead linguistic mediation activities individually or as part of a team (professional skills)
• Use printed or electronic dictionaries and reference materials appropriately
• Reformulate, summarise, translate or interpret a document of general interest written or presented orally in a foreign language into French
• Carry out, alone or in groups, activities or projects involving critical analysis
• Communicate results or conclusions of these activities or projects in an appropriate manner
• Conduct relevant research and report on it in a critical manner (cognitive skills)
• Conduct targeted and reasoned documentary research in both the core language and the foreign languages studied
• Assess the relevance and reliability of documentary sources used
• Give a critique of the studied literature

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this unit, students' mastery of the English language should be approaching a C1 level of proficiency in English as defined by the European Framework of Reference for Languages. Specifically, they should be able to:

- read articles and reports on contemporary issues in which a certain stance or point of view is endorsed;
- understand contemporary literary texts in prose;
- write clear, detailed texts on various topics with the aim of conveying information or developing personal arguments for or against an opinion.

Content of UE

Analysis of and commentary on a range of texts, varying in content, style, length and function.
Production of texts using compensation, verification and correction strategies, including:
- summing up information and arguments borrowed from various sources;
- developing personal arguments.

Prior Experience

A solid grounding in English language (European Framework of Reference for Languages B1+ or higher). 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical test
• Quoted exercices

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• N/A

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and works
• Oral examination
• Written examination
• Practical Test
• Quoted exercices

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable