By the end of the year, the student will be able to express him/herself in English in the social and professional contexts in which s/he will work (industrial pharmacy).
Speaking skills
- At the end of the course, the student should be able to:- give a clear, prepared presentation, putting forward
arguments in support of or against a particular point of view and stating the advantages and disadvantages of
various options.
- interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction, and sustained relationships with
native speakers quite possible without imposing strain on either party.
- participate actively in routine and non-routine formal discussion.
- follow a discussion on matters related to his/her field.
- account for and clearly sustain views by providing relevant explanations and arguments.
- Level B2 of the " Common European Framework of References for Languages "
Writing skills
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
- write a CV and a letter of application.
- write a presentation on a subject related to his/her field of interest.
- Level B1 of the " Common European Framework of References for Languages "
Main themes
Classroom activities simulate real situations which call on speaking skills (meetings, job interviews, telephone conversations, talks on pharmaceutical topics, etc) and, to a lesser extent, writing (e-mail, letter of application, etc).
Content and teaching methods
Code and Title
ANGL 3451 - English for industrial pharmacists
Year of study
FARI 3DS
Number of hours, rhythm, terms
30 hours - 2 hours / week for 1 quadrimester - Quad 1
Aim and contents
The development of skills that will enable the students in industrial pharmacy to function in the daily situations of their future professional activities.
Evaluation
Continuous assessment + oral exam
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
CONTENT
The course aims at developing the communication techniques appropriate to professional life as well as improving command of the language (general and specific vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation).
TEACHING METHODS
- Interactive communication through classroom activities.
- Exposure to a variety of real-life situations requiring specific language functions.
- Consolidation and improvement of grammar use, vocabulary accuracy as well as pronunciation.
- Regular feedback on the student's oral production.
Teacher:
Estelle Dagneaux
Target group:
FARI 3DS students
This course is taught every year.
Language: English
PREREQUISITE
Level A2 of the " Common European Framework of References for Languages "
EVALUATION
- Continuous assessment based on classroom participation
- Scientific presentation on a pharmaceutical subject
- Oral exam
TEACHING MATERIAL
- Course notes.
- Self-tuition CD-Rom (optional)