 | Study programme 2023-2024 | Français | |
 | English for Scientific Communication B | ||
Programme component of Bachelor's in Physics (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science |
| Code | Type | Head of UE | Department’s contact details | Teacher(s) |
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| US-BM-SCPHYS-007-M | Optional UE | DEVILEZ Nicolas | T208 - Service Langues et Internationalisation |
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| Language of instruction | Language of assessment | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Credits | Weighting | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglais | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | 2nd term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 | English for Scientific Communication, part 2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q2 | 100.00% |
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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 term of this course, students will be capable to
- use in context English grammar notions;
- extract information from science-oriented English texts;
- use this information to write scientific content;
- put into practice the rules of English pronunciation;
- master the theory of oral and written scientific English;
- be able to apply this theory to specific contexts;
- analyse a scientific article in English;
- deliver a scientific presentation in English.
UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance
- Oral and written communication;
- Self-evaluation;
- Individual work;
- Introduction to pronunciation and oral communication (presentations);
- typical structures in oral and written scientific English (theory and exercises);
- Analysis of scientific articles;
- Questions/answers;
- Scientific presentations.
Prior Experience
Prerequisite: English for Science
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| V-LANG-654 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 | Not applicable |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 | Not applicable |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 | Not applicable |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 | Unauthorized |
Term 2 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 |
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Term 2 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 2 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 | Continuous assessment (specific oral situations) Scientific presentation + Questions/answers Listening comprehension integrated into the presentation Compulsory course attendance. Absences are accepted in case of force majeure (disease, death of a relative, etc.). Scheduling clashes or paid work do not constitute a case of force majeure for this course. What constitutes a force majeure can be further discussed with the lecturer and, if required, the faculty authorities. Term 2: 60 points (out of 100 - final grade) A. Course attendance (theory + practice): 10 points B. Debate or presentation linked to persuasion, negotiation, and discussion techniques + at least two compulsory peer assessments: 10 points C. Lab presentation + at least two compulsory peer assessments: 10 points D. Final presentation + at least two compulsory peer assessments: 30 points Not attending one or several activities (theory and/or practice) and/or failing to take one or several assignments result in a fail grade (0/60) for the whole second term (AA2). |
Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-654 | Continuous assessment (specific oral situations) Scientific presentation + Questions/answers Listening comprehension integrated into the presentation Term 2: 60 points (out of 100 - final grade) ACTIVITIES THAN CANNOT BE RETAKEN (Term 2 grades retained for Term 3) A. Course attendance (theory + practice): 10 points B. Debate or presentation linked to persuasion, negotiation, and discussion techniques: 10 points ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE RETAKEN (resubmission) C. Lab presentation: 10 points D. Final presentation: 30 points Not attending one or several activities (theory and/or practice) and/or failing to take one or several assignments result in a fail grade (0/60) for the whole second term (AA2). |