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 everyday technology (technological skills)
• Use standard office software tools and editorial assistance effectively
• 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
• Communicate results or conclusions of these activities or projects in an appropriate manner
• 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

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.