Language
English
Prerequisites
LANGL1183
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Content
- Language skills : general and specific vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation
- Language functions for oral communication: introducing, structuring, explaining, going into details, opposing, negotiating, concluding, agreeing or disagreeing, interrupting, manageing an informal discussion or a formal meeting, expressing an opinion, quoting sources, citing numbers, describing graphs, etc.
- Interaction in general, academic and professional situations
- Oral presentations
- CVs and cover letters
- Job interview practice
Teaching methods
- Informal speaking practice through discussions on general or scientific topics chosen by students
- Listening comprehension practice with videos shared by students in preparation of above discussions
- Formal speaking practice through debates on topics relating to engineering
- Reading comprehension practice through the preparation work for above debates
- Formal speaking practice through role plays and simulation exercices such as meetings, negotiations, technical explanations, job interviews
- Writing practice: e-mailing, CVs and cover letters for applications to study/exchange programs or internships
- Regular feedback on students' productions
- Frequent pair and group work
- Certain classes can be taught online via Teams
Evaluation methods
1. The oral exam in two parts verifies whether the course objectives have been reached in terms of speaking skills. Each part of the exam makes up 25% of the final grade.
2. Continuous evaluation is based on written and oral assignments given throughout the term as well as on students' level of preparation and participation. For written assignments students receive feedback on their first draft and only their second draft is graded. The two main writing assignments count each for 10% towards the final grade. As per article 72 of the university's rules and regulations for studies and exams (Règlement général des études et examens) the teacher may ask the jury to oppose a student's enrolment for the exam if they did not hand in their written assignments within the given deadlines. Preparation, attendance and participation also make up 10% of the final grade. The oral presentation makes up 20% of the final grade.
3. Attendance is mandatory, as well as the exclusive use of the English language. As per article 72 of the university's rules and regulations for studies and exams (Règlement général des études et examens) the teacher may ask the jury to oppose a student's enrolment for the exam if they did not attend at least 80% of classes, be it for the December/January exam or the August/September one.
4. The possible August/September exam is comprised of all the graded written and oral assignments of the term (presentation 20%, 2 written assignments 10% each) and of the December/January exam (of which both parts make up only 20% each of the final grade), to which is added a written report which counts for 20% of the final grade. The 3 written assignments of this exam are due on the first day of the exam session at the latest. As per article 72 of the university's rules and regulations for studies and exams (Règlement général des études et examens) the teacher may ask the jury to oppose a student's enrolment for the exam if they did not hand in their written assignments within the deadline.
2. Continuous evaluation is based on written and oral assignments given throughout the term as well as on students' level of preparation and participation. For written assignments students receive feedback on their first draft and only their second draft is graded. The two main writing assignments count each for 10% towards the final grade. As per article 72 of the university's rules and regulations for studies and exams (Règlement général des études et examens) the teacher may ask the jury to oppose a student's enrolment for the exam if they did not hand in their written assignments within the given deadlines. Preparation, attendance and participation also make up 10% of the final grade. The oral presentation makes up 20% of the final grade.
3. Attendance is mandatory, as well as the exclusive use of the English language. As per article 72 of the university's rules and regulations for studies and exams (Règlement général des études et examens) the teacher may ask the jury to oppose a student's enrolment for the exam if they did not attend at least 80% of classes, be it for the December/January exam or the August/September one.
4. The possible August/September exam is comprised of all the graded written and oral assignments of the term (presentation 20%, 2 written assignments 10% each) and of the December/January exam (of which both parts make up only 20% each of the final grade), to which is added a written report which counts for 20% of the final grade. The 3 written assignments of this exam are due on the first day of the exam session at the latest. As per article 72 of the university's rules and regulations for studies and exams (Règlement général des études et examens) the teacher may ask the jury to oppose a student's enrolment for the exam if they did not hand in their written assignments within the deadline.
Other information
Course attendance is mandatory.
This course contributes to the education on sustainable development.
This course contributes to the education on sustainable development.
Teaching materials
- LANGL1184 - Syllabus
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