Study programme 2021-2022Français
English for Human and Social Sciences III
Programme component of Bachelor's in Human and Social Sciences à l"School of Human and Social Sciences

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UH-B3-SCHUMS-009-MCompulsory UEWAIMBERG DéborahG600 - Service Enseignement
  • WAIMBERG Déborah

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais44000055.00Année

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
V-LANG-462English for Human and Social Science III, part 1280000Q1
V-LANG-463TOEIC Skills Workshop - part 2160000Q2

Overall mark : the assessments of each AA result in an overall mark for the UE.
Programme component
Prérequis

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Put English language skills and skills of at least one other language other than French into practice.
    • Read and understand the overall meaning of non-specialised texts, listen and understand the overall meaning of audio documents.
    • Write an information request, a summary and analysis of texts and videos, and an exchange in dialogue form.
    • Express an opinion on a subject, orally and in writing, as well as on topical issues within ideological debates, carry out an oral presentation on a topic related to the specialised field.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the top of this level, the students will be able to use the skills developed in the first and second years and improve their communicative skills (writing as well as speaking skills); voice personal opinions on topical matters ; give an effective professional presentation on an SHS-related topic (at level B1+ or Advanced) ; take part in a debate on an SHS-related topic; at level B1+ or advanced. They will also be prepared to take the TOEIC test (listening and reading parts). 

Content of UE

Reading and commenting on various texts, documentaries and articles published in the English and American media and professional talks; Revising and using the structures which are typical of the English language (the passive, modal verbs, etc); Discussions and conversation tables; Oral presentations based on press files among others. TOEIC preparation (listening and reading skills).

Prior Experience

Learning outcomes covered by the UE of Blocs 1 and 2

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral examination

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

Oral exam based on a mandatory written file and reading: 30% of the grade obtained for the UE
Présentation: 10% of the grade obtained for the UE
Active participation and written assignment: 10% of the grade obtained for the UE
Grade obtained for Part I= 50% of the final grade obtained for the UE

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Oral exam based on a written file and reading: 30% of the grade obtained for the UE
Presentation: 10% of the grade obtained for the UE 
Active participation and written assignment: 10% of the grade obtained for Part 1
Grade obtained for Part I= 50% of the final grade obtained for the UE

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Written examination

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

Official TOIEC test: 50% of the final grade of the UE

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam: official TOEIC test (reading and listening)
Grade obtained for Part II= 50% of the final grade of the UE

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

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

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Oral exam based on a mandatory written press file and reading: 50%
Written exam which will be similar to a TOEIC test (reading and listening skills): 50%

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Oral exam based on a mandatory written press file and reading: 50%
Written exam which will be similar to a TOEIC test (reading and listening skills): 50%

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

Not applicable

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-462
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
V-LANG-463
  • Cours magistraux

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
V-LANG-462
  • Face to face
  • Mixed
V-LANG-463
  • Face to face
  • From a distance
  • Mixed

Required Reading

AA
V-LANG-462
V-LANG-463

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-462Barron's the Leader in Test Preparation - TOEIC - 8th edition - Dr. Lin Lougheed
V-LANG-463Dr Lin Lougheed, BARRON's TOEIC - 8th Edition, Barron's Educational Series, New York.

Recommended Reading

AA
V-LANG-462
V-LANG-463

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-462Not applicable
V-LANG-463http://www.bbc.co.uk *Vocabulary list:  http://www.pass-the-toeic-test.com/toeic-word-list.php *Vocabulary list with pronunciation:  http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/196080

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
V-LANG-462Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture, Longman Group UK Limited; http://www.thefreedicitonary.com; http://www.bbc.co.uk; http://www.englishpage.com; http://esl.about.com; http://www.ted.com
V-LANG-463http://www.bbc.co.uk ; http://www.englishpage.com ; http://esl.about.com ; http://www.thefreedictionary.com. http://www.ted.com
(*) 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 dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 07/05/2021
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 06/05/2022
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