English for Computer Scientists 1

Teacher(s)

Coduti Charline (compensates Meyers Lucille); Delghust Jean-Luc (coordinator); Meyers Lucille;

Language

English

Content

• Mastery of the code: general and specific vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation.
• Independent comprehension (reading and listening) of scientific documents related to the computer science sector.
• Mastery of language functions (oral and written expression) commonly used for group interaction and collaborative work.
• Interaction and collaboration in English.

Teaching methods

The teaching method emphasizes active and interactive student learning and are based on the principle of the flipped classroom. Students are encouraged to adopt a reflective approach to their work and their progress. A typical sequence operates as follows:
1. Before the class: preparation of the unit's material through the various resources (see section "course materials") according to the schedule presented on Moodle UCLouvain.
2. Class session during which students are asked to apply what has been prepared beforehand through collaborative and individual class activities. Using a hard copy of the course notes is recommended. If students choose to work with the digital course notes, it is their responsibility to have the necessary technology to easily navigate the digital course notes, take notes and do the included exercises. 
3. After the class session, it is the students' responsibility to redo the exercises according to their needs identified during the class sessions (teacher feedback, personal notes...).

Evaluation methods

At the beginning of the academic year, all students must take the exemption test. The exemption test is held on a date determined by the department before the beginning of classes. Students who do not take the exemption test will be automatically placed in a course group.
Students with a score of 16/20 or higher on the exemption test will keep their exemption test score as their final course grade, and will not have to take the course. 
Students who do not receive an exemption will be added to a course group and will undertake the various parts of the evalution (continuous assessment + written exam) according to the grading rubrics below.
Grading Rubric

	First session (January)	Second (and potential third) session (June-August)
Continuous Assessment Preparation Class attendance and active participation	10 %	10 % (or 0 %*)
Written exam	90 %	90 % (or 100 % *)

*The continuous assessment grade is kept if it is in favor of the student.

Other information

Attendance at class is mandatory. A connected device (tablet/PC/smartphone) is required to actively participate in class sessions.

Online resources

• Moodle UCLouvain:  LANGL1181 English for SINF11 students
• Moodle UCLouvain : Gram & U

Teaching materials

• Syllabus LANGL1181 - English for Computer Science Engineering
• On Moodle UCLouvain: LANGL1181 - English for Computer Science Engineering
• On Moodle UCLouvain: Gram&U

Faculty or entity

> ILV