Study programme 2022-2023Français
English for Engineering III
Programme component of Bachelor's in Engineering (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Engineering

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UI-B3-IRCIVI-005-MCompulsory UEHANUS Anne
  • FONTANA Anaïs
  • HANUS Anne
  • SCHUTZ Pierrette
  • CHAUVEAU Isabelle
  • ZANGARA Giacomo

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais242400033.00Année

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
V-LANG-155Academic English for Engineering240000Q140.00%
V-LANG-156International Standardised Test of English06000Q240.00%
V-LANG-164Academic Skills Workshops018000Q220.00%

Programme component
Prérequis

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Communicate in a structured way - both orally and in writing, in French and English - giving clear, accurate, reasoned information
    • Argue to and persuade customers, teachers and a board both orally and in writing
    • Use several methods of written and graphic communication: text, tables, equations, sketches, maps, graphs, etc.
    • Use the English language to "advanced independent user" level, equivalent to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
  • Demonstrate thoroughness and independence throughout their studies
    • Demonstrate self-awareness, asses themself, and develop appropriate learning strategies.
    • Develop their scientific curiosity and open-mindedness
    • Learn to use various resources made available to inform and train independently

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this unit, students will have developed and reinforced their skills in attending lectures/seminars in English, on subjects relevant to their field of study.They will have to sit an external test, and demonstrate a B2 level minimum.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

See Contents of corresponding Learning activities

Prior Experience

V-LANG-153 - Developing Communication Skills V-LANG-154 - Presentation Seminars 

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
V-LANG-155
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
V-LANG-156
  • Cours magistraux
  • Travaux pratiques
V-LANG-164
  • Séminaires

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
V-LANG-155
  • Hybrid
V-LANG-156
  • Hybrid
V-LANG-164
  • Hybrid

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-155Not applicable
V-LANG-156Not applicable
V-LANG-164Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-155Not applicable
V-LANG-156Not applicable
V-LANG-164Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
V-LANG-155SWAN, Michael, Practical English Usage, Third edition, Oxford University Press, 2015
V-LANG-156Not applicable
V-LANG-164Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
V-LANG-155Unauthorized
V-LANG-156Unauthorized
V-LANG-164Unauthorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
V-LANG-155
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
V-LANG-156
V-LANG-164

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
V-LANG-15540%
V-LANG-156
V-LANG-164

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
V-LANG-155
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
V-LANG-156
V-LANG-164

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
V-LANG-155
V-LANG-156
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face
V-LANG-164
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
V-LANG-155
V-LANG-156Official external test.
V-LANG-16420% of the total marks for the course. 

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
V-LANG-155
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
V-LANG-156
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
V-LANG-164
  • N/A - Néant

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
V-LANG-15550%
V-LANG-156(in-house) examination, similar in format and content to the official external test, but limited to Listening and Reading. Same requirements for passing.
V-LANG-164No assessment in Q3
(*) 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 : 16/05/2022
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 20/06/2023
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