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 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
 

Prior Experience

English for Biomedical Sciences I

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

written exam:
- listening comprehension (B1-B2) 30%
- English in a scientific context (vocabulary) 30%
- grammar 30%

Assignments (in-class participation, continuous assessment, presentations, writing exercises) 10%

40% of the total mark
 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Oral Examination
• Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam:
- listening comprehension (B2) 25%
- English in a scientific context (vocabulary) 15%
- grammar 20%

Portfolio
Written work: 20%
oral exam: 20%
Not submitting the portfolio in May will automatically lead to a fail mark for the whole exam session in June.

60% of the total mark

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Q1
written exam:
- listening comprehension (B1-B2) 30%
- English in a scientific context (vocabulary) 30%
- grammar 30%

assignments (in-class participation, continuous assessment, presentations, writing exercises) 10%

40% of the total mark
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Q2

Written exam:
- listening comprehension (B2) 25%
- English in a scientific context (vocabulary) 15%
- grammar 20%

Portfolio
Written work: 20%
oral exam: 20%
Not submitting the portfolio in May will automatically lead to a fail mark for the whole exam session in June.

60% of the total mark

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable