Study programme 2023-2024Français
English for Engineers I
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-B1-IRCIVI-011-MCompulsory UESCHUTZ PierretteT208 - Service Langues et Internationalisation
  • SCHUTZ Pierrette
  • FONTANA Anaïs

Language
of instruction		Language
of assessment		 HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais36000022.00Année

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
V-LANG-151General English - part 1120000Q135.00%
V-LANG-152General English - part 2240000Q265.00%

Programme component

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 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 course, the student will be able to understand texts at level B1+, and listenings at level B1+ in contexts relevant to the career of an engineer.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- Revision of the basic structures of the English language. - Strenghtening and development of reading and listening comprehension skills. - Individual activities 

Prior Experience

NA  

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
V-LANG-151
V-LANG-152
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
V-LANG-151
  • Hybrid
V-LANG-152
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-151COMPULSORY : - Macmillan English Grammar in Context, Intermediate, Macmillan Edition, 2008
 
V-LANG-152Compulsory: Macmillan English Grammar in Context, Intermediate, Macmillan Edition, 2008.
 

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-151Grammar Bank on Moodle
Optional: online listening comprehension unit on Moodle.
V-LANG-152Grammar Bank -  Moodle.

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
V-LANG-151Robert and Collins Senior, Le Robert, 2013.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (online).
Cambridge Dictionary (online).
www.wordreference.com
V-LANG-152Robert and Collins Senior, Le Robert, 2013.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (online).
Cambridge Dictionary (online).
www.wordreference.com

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
V-LANG-151Unauthorized
V-LANG-152Unauthorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
V-LANG-151
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
V-LANG-152

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
V-LANG-151
Written examination on grammar and vocabulary. 
Optional: listening comprehension unit, worth 10% of the final grade if 100% validated. Only available in Q1.
V-LANG-152

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
V-LANG-151
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
V-LANG-152

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
V-LANG-151
V-LANG-152
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
V-LANG-151
V-LANG-152
Assessment: Hearing comprehension test. Vocabulary and grammar associated with the course activities.

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
V-LANG-151
  • Written examination - Face-to-face
V-LANG-152
  • Written examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
V-LANG-151Integrated examination Q1 and Q2. 
V-LANG-152Integrated examination Q1 and Q2.
(*) 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
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