 | Study programme 2023-2024 | Français | |
 | English for Science A | ||
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-022-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 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 | 1st term |
| AA Code | Teaching Activity (AA) | HT(*) | HTPE(*) | HTPS(*) | HR(*) | HD(*) | Term | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 | English for Science, part 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Q1 | 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 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,
- Individual work (computer lab sessions),
- Document analysis (popularized articles , videos, audios),
- Introduction to pronunciation and to written and oral communication,
- Science-oriented assignments
Prior Experience
English basics (A2 level highly recommended)
Type of Teaching Activity/Activities
| AA | Type of Teaching Activity/Activities |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 |
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Mode of delivery
| AA | Mode of delivery |
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| V-LANG-650 |
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Required Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Required Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 | M. SWAN, C. WALTER, Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate With CDROM, OUP, 2019 |
Recommended Reading
| AA | Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 | Note de cours - English for Science, part 1 (Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science) - Ingrid Van Lancker |
Recommended Learning Resources/Tools
| AA | Recommended Learning Resources/Tools |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 | S.BLATTES et al., Minimum Competence in Scientific English, Ed.Grenoble-Sciences, PU, 2013 |
Other Recommended Reading
| AA | Other Recommended Reading |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 | M.VINCE & S.CLARKE, English Grammar in Context, Intermediate with key, McMillan Education, 2012 A2 level highly recommended (general English course available for A0-A1 beginners) |
Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
| AA | Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 | Authorized |
Term 1 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 |
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Term 1 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 1 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 | 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). |
Resit Assessment - Term 1 (B1BA1) - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1) |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 |
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Term 3 Assessment - type
| AA | Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 |
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Term 3 Assessment - comments
| AA | Term 3 Assessment - comments |
|---|---|
| V-LANG-650 | AA English for Science Part 1 (Term 3 Aug./Sept.) 1. Grade from Term 1 ongoing assessment (in-class activities and self-study) that cannot be retaken in Term 3: 33.33% 2. Written exam: Voc: 33.3 % Gramm: 33.3 % |