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 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
• 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

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; 
- 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. 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- 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 both informative and literary texts requiring analysis of content, style and function, etc.

Prior Experience

Mastery of written English at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference, or higher.  

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Q1 Evaluation will count for 30% of the final mark for the UE and will cover all material seen during the semester. 
A detailed description of the examination materials will be made available to students on Moodle.  

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

The final Q1 result will count for 30% of the final mark for the UE

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not Applicable

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

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Oral examination - Face-to-face
• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

The Q2 evaluation will be cumulative, and will count for 70% of the final mark for the UE. 
A detailed description of the examination materials will be made available to students on Moodle.  
 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

The final Q2 result will count for 70% of the final mark for the UE

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted in class
• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Evaluation cumulative.. 
A detailed description of the examination materials will be made available to students on Moodle.
Results obtained on assignments during the second semester will still be taken into account in Q3.  

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

The student will be required to re-sit only those elements which he/she will have failed during the first two semesters. Results obtained on assignments during the year will still be taken into account in Q3.  The final result will be weighted as previously: 30% for Q1 and 70% for Q2.