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 ».
Code:
Enabling students to adequately master language functions, grammatical structures (simple and complex), vocabulary (general and specific), pronunciation and intonation in order to allow for fluent and spontaneous communication.
Main themes
Students will take part in activities that will allow them to use and develop their communication skills and mastery of the language (principally speaking skills) in situations such as:
- Socialising,
- Presentation of a project, of a talk,
- Participation in (leading of) a group project, a meeting,
- Negotiations, exchanging of ideas, building up an argument,
- Telephoning.
- Job interviews (including the writing of a CV and application letter)
- Writing e-mails
Content and teaching methods
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).
Students will be given a host of language aids (communication techniques, language functions, general and specialized vocabulary, grammatical points .) and resources (written documents, audiovisual supports, internet sites ) before each activity thus enabling them to participate fully in each interactive communication situation (provided they prepare for each of them).
Feedback and remedial sessions will also be provided.
Detailed instructions concerning each activity will be given in advance.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Prerequisites:
Level A2 of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages ».
Assessment:
- Continuous assessment based on classroom participation,
- Scientific presentation on a pharmaceutical subject,
- Oral exam.
Course material:
- Course notes ANGL 3451
Training staff:
- Groups of maximum 20 students;
- The teacher is available at least one hour a week during office hours and can be contacted by email.