Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Grow personally and professionally
• Have developed generic skills that are applicable in other contexts, especially a basic knowledge of chemistry, the use of the English language and understanding programming techniques

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end 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.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- Revision of English grammar, 
- Learning vocabulary common to all scientific fields (academic and scientific phraseology)
- Individual work
- Document analysis (popularized articles, videos, audios),
- Introduction to pronunciation and to written and oral communication, 
- Science-oriented assignments and project

Prior Experience

English basics (A2 level highly recommended)

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

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

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Ongoing assessment including:

100% compulsory participation in class activities, completion of all written and oral assignments, and completion of all self-study activities on Moodle.

Written tests (grammar & vocabulary)

Not attending one or several activities (theory and/or practice),failing to complete written and oral assignments during the year, and failing to complete the self-study result in a fail grade (0/30) for the whole first term (AA1), regardless of the marks obtained for the written tests (grammar & vocabulary).


 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

V-LANG-650: 30%

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

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

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Ongoing assessment including:

100% compulsory participation in class activities, completion of all written and oral assignments, and completion of all self-study activities on Moodle.

Final oral presentation

Written tests (grammar & vocabulary)

Not attending one or several activities (theory and/or practice), failing to complete written and oral assignments during the year, and failing to complete the self-study result in a fail grade (0/70) for the whole second term (AA2), regardless of the marks obtained for the project presentation and tests, which are graded separately in the ongoing assessment.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

V-LANG-651: 70%

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

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Oral examination - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

‘AA' English for Science – Part 1 (Term 3 – Aug./Sept.)
 
1. Grade from Term 1 ongoing assessment (Self-study) that cannot be retaken in Term 3:  33.33%

2. Written exam: 

Voc 33.3 %
Gramm 33.3 %

‘AA' English for Science – Part 2 (Term 3 – Aug./Sept.)

1. Grade from Term 2 ongoing assessment that cannot be retaken in Term 3: 40 %

2. Written exam:  15 %

Voc: 5%
Gramm: 10%

3. Oral presentation (about the project): 45 %

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

V-LANG-650: 30%
V-LANG-651: 70%