Study programme 2018-2019 | Français | ||
English for Biomedical Sciences II | |||
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Biomedicine à la Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy |
Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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UM-B2-BIOMED-007-M | Compulsory UE | DEVILEZ Nicolas | G600 - Service Enseignement |
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Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
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| Anglais | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4.00 | Année |
AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
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V-LANG-754 | English for Biomedical Sciences II, part 1 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | |
V-LANG-755 | English for Biomedical Sciences II, part 2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 |
Programme component |
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Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes of UE
At the term 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 (B2 level);
- build vocabulary linked to science and medecine;
- put into practice the basic rules of English pronunciation;
- create science-oriented works linked to their field of study.
Content of UE
- Revision and practice of English grammar,
- Individual work (computer lab sessions),
- Analysis of authentic documents (popularized articles , videos, audios)
- Introduction to pronunciation and to written and oral communication,
- Science-oriented assignments
- Lab communication (written and oral)
- Professional communication (written and oral)
- Lab techniques and procedures
Prior Experience
English for Biomedical Sciences I
Type of Assessment for UE in Q1
Q1 UE Assessment Comments
written exam:
- listening comprehension (B1-B2) 25%
- English in a scientific context (vocabulary) 20%
- grammar 20%
oral exam: discussion on known and unknown popularized articles + themes studied in class 25%
assignments (in-class participation, continuous assessment, presentations, writing exercises) 10%
50% of the year
Type of Assessment for UE in Q2
Q2 UE Assessment Comments
written exam:
- listening comprehension (B2) 25%
- English in a scientific context (vocabulary) 20%
- grammar 15%
oral exam: themes studied in class 30%
assignments (in-class participation, continuous assessment, presentations, writing exercises) 10%
50% of the year
Type of Assessment for UE in Q3
Q3 UE Assessment Comments
Q1
written exam:
- listening comprehension (B1-B2) 33,33%
- English in a scientific context (vocabulary) 33,33%
- grammar 33,33%
50% of the year
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Q2
written exam:
- listening comprehension (B2) 30%
- English in a scientific context (vocabulary) 20%
- grammar 15%
oral exam: discussion on known and unknown popularized articles + themes studied in class 35%
Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)
Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)
Not applicable
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
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V-LANG-754 |
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V-LANG-755 |
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Mode of delivery
AA | Mode of delivery |
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V-LANG-754 |
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V-LANG-755 |
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Required Reading
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V-LANG-754 | |
V-LANG-755 |
Required Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
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V-LANG-754 | - J.UPJOHN et al., Minimum Competence in Medical English, Ed.Grenoble-Sciences, PU, 2008 - M. SWAN, C. WALTER, Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate With CDROM, OUP, 2011 |
V-LANG-755 | - J.UPJOHN et al., Minimum Competence in Medical English, Ed.Grenoble-Sciences, PU, 2008 - M. SWAN, C. WALTER, Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate With CDROM, OUP, 2011 - R. RIBES, P.LANNARELLI, R.F.DUARTE, English for Biomedical Scientists, Springer, 2009 |
Recommended Reading
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V-LANG-754 | |
V-LANG-755 |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
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V-LANG-754 | - S.BLATTES et al., Minimum Competence in Scientific English, Ed.Grenoble-Sciences, PU, 2013 - M.VINCE & S.CLARKE, English Grammar in Context, Intermediate with key, McMillan Education, 2012 |
V-LANG-755 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
AA | Other Recommended Reading |
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V-LANG-754 | Not applicable |
V-LANG-755 | Not applicable |