Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Acquire, understand and use knowledge in the fields of biology and other fields
• Synthesise and summarise, in a critical way, information from scientific literature in different forms (textual, numerical, verbal and graphic)
• Apply a scientific approach and critical thinking
• Understand and apply the basic principles of reasoning (obtaining data, analysis, synthesis, comparison, rule of three, syllogism, analogy, etc.)
• Work with efficiency / accuracy / precision
• Present a hypothesis and hypothetical-deductive reasoning
• Manage doubt and uncertainty
• Communicate effectively and appropriately in French and English
• Understand and summarise articles, websites and other scientific works in French and English
• Communicate on biological topics, orally and in writing in English and in writing in French, using the appropriate scientific language according to the audience
• Develop autonomy, set training objectives and make choices to achieve them
• Organise time and work, individually and in groups
• Prioritise
• Manage stress regardless of events (exams, presentations, etc.)

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 (minimum A2 level highly recommended)

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

• 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)

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
• Oral presentation - Face-to-face
• 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.
- Written tests (grammar, vocabulary and writing)

Oral presentation during exam session

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 presentation - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Term 1 retakes
Ongoing assessment:
In-class activities, homework and self-study 1(This part cannot be retaken)

Written exam:
Vocabulary
Grammar

Term 2 retakes
Ongoing assessment:
In-class activities - preparation - Self Study 2 (This part cannot be retaken) 

Oral presentation (project)

Written exam:
Writing about the project
Vocabulary
Grammar

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

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