Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand language of instruction and foreign languages (language skills)
• 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
• 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
• 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

Upon completion of the language courses of the second block, students will have a good command of the foreign language at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or higher. Students will be able to:
- understand articles and reports dealing with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt a particular stance or viewpoint;
- understand literary texts;
- write informative and argumentative texts on a variety of subjects; 
- follow a speech or a complex argument on a reasonably familiar topic;
- understand TV news and current affairs programmes as well as films;
- interact with native speakers, take part in a conversation, express and back an opinion;
- give clear, detailed verbal descriptions on a variety of subjects;
- express opinions about current events; 
- identify, put into perspective and describe important events considered to be part of the culture (i.e. historical, geographical or socioeconomic) of a native speaker;
- carry out relevant research on these topics;
- report on their research and findings. 

Content of UE

Written Language:
- Written assignments drafted in accordance with academic conventions;
- Analysis and paraphrasing of information and arguments borrowed from diverse sources;
- Construction of personal arguments;
- Mastery of grammar and vocabulary.
The above may be based on:
- Listening activities based on authentic audio(visual) documents involving native speakers on varied topics; 
- Reading activities based on informative and literary texts.

Spoken Language:
- Speaking activities: presentations, personal argumentation, interactions, etc.;
- Pronunciation exercises;
The above may be based on:
- Listening activities based on authentic audio(visual) documents involving native speakers on varied topics; 
- Reading activities based on informative and literary texts.

UK Culture and Institutions:
- Geographical, historical, socio-economic and cultural context;
- Research projects on related topics.
 

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/or works
• Oral examination
• Practical test
• Graded tests
• eTest

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination
• Practical Test
• Graded tests
• eTest

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