Study programme 2020-2021Français
Academic Presentation
Programme component of Master's in Economic and Social Policy à la Warocqué School of Business and Economics

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UW-M2-POECSO-025-MOptional UECLOSSET NathalieG600 - Service Enseignement
  • CLOSSET Nathalie
  • MACALUSO Frédéric
  • WAIMBERG Déborah

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais61500022.00Full academic year

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
V-LANG-806Academic Presentations - AAEP60000A
V-LANG-807Academic Presentations - AAEHP015000A
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Master specialist knowledge in the field of economic, political and social sciences in order to mobilise it on issues related to political, economic and social environments.
    • Assimilate political, economic and social environments.
  • Analyse concrete political, social and economic issues in a multidisciplinary way, identifying future societal changes.
    • Analyse a situation by critically selecting adapted methodological theories and approaches.
    • Mobilise acquired skills in a specific professional environment.
  • Develop innovative solutions/actions/policies/methodologies adapted to an institutional and social context of actors concerned in a process of change.
    • Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
  • Implement a scientific approach in order to carry out detailed research on issues within the economic, social or political field.
    • Construct a reference framework, formulate questions or hypotheses from the analysis of scientific literature.
    • Collect data, analyse it qualitatively and quantitatively and adequately interpret the results, taking into account the reference framework within which the research was developed.
  • Independently or collectively mobilise the skills acquired through training, in social and political fields.
    • Demonstrate independence and persevere, despite the difficulties or initial errors, to find an optimal solution.
    • Listen to team members and encourage expressing a shared opinion. Accept and discuss a different point of view than theirs.
    • Appropriately mobilise expertise taking into account the constraints and resources in the situation encountered.
  • Be critical and have a general overview of the analysis of problems and implementation of actions in the economic, social and political fields.
    • Critically analyse the extent and limitations of actions implemented in the economic, social and political field.
    • Monitor knowledge and methodological approaches in order to evolve their thinking and practice.
    • Assess their practices and be able to question it.
  • Communicate, orally and in writing, in a structured and relevant way.
    • Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
    • Present (orally and in writing) a personal and adapted summary to the public concerned (to colleagues, non-specialists, sponsors or hierarchy), resulting from their own productions or not.

Learning Outcomes of UE

To become used to scientific communication in English. Students deliver an oral presentation in English about ongoing results in their Master's thesis (and/or research study carried out in the framework of this UE) (10min of presentation with PowerPoint-like visual aid, followed by a 5min questions/answers session questions between the audience consisting of lecturers teaching in Master and the student).

Content of UE

Academic English; Scientific communication; academic presentation techniques.
 

Prior Experience

Learning outcomes of the 1st year of the Master.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • N/A

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

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

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Master's thesis oral presentation - 70%
Thesis abstract - 15%
Internship report summary - 15%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

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

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Master's thesis oral presentation - 70%
Thesis abstract - 15%
Internship report summary - 15%
 

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

  • N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
V-LANG-806
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
V-LANG-807
  • Travaux pratiques

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
V-LANG-806
  • Mixed
V-LANG-807
  • Mixed

Required Reading

AA
V-LANG-806
V-LANG-807

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-806Not applicable
V-LANG-807Not applicable

Recommended Reading

AA
V-LANG-806
V-LANG-807

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-806Not applicable
V-LANG-807Not applicable
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 09/07/2021
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