Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
• Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
• Present a hypothesis and hypothetical-deductive reasoning
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Communicate effectively and appropriately in French and English
• Understand and summarise articles, websites and other scientific works in French and English
• Communicate on biological topics, orally and in writing in English and in writing in French, using the appropriate scientific language according to the audience
• Develop autonomy, set training objectives and make choices to achieve them
• Organise time and work, individually and in groups
• Prioritise
• Manage stress regardless of events (exams, presentations, etc.)

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 (B1 level);
- build vocabulary linked to science;
- put into practice the basic rules of English pronunciation;
- create science-oriented works linked to their field of study.

Content of UE

- Revision of English grammar,
- Individual work (computer lab sessions), 
- Document analysis (popularized articles , videos, audios),
- Introduction to pronunciation and to written and oral communication, 
- Science-oriented assignments

Prior Experience

English basics (A2 level highly recommended)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam: listening comprehension (B1), English in a scientific context (vocabulary), grammar
20%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

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

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam: listening comprehension (B1), English in a scientific context (vocabulary), grammar
Project, writing and oral exam
80%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

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

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam: listening comprehension (B1), English in a scientific context (vocabulary), grammar
Project, writing and oral exam
100%

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

50% vocabulary
50% grammar
20% of the year mark