English - Reading and listening comprehension of scientific texts
[ANGL1862]
[30h] 2 credits
This course is not taught in 2007-2008
Teacher(s):
Language: English
Level: First
Aims
Reading comprehension : reading and understanding scientific texts (biology, chemistry, physics, ...). B2 - C1 level of " the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ".
Listening comprehension : understanding television programmes (talks, lectures) on scientific subjects (cosmology, vets in practice, transport, ¿). B1 - B2 level of " the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ".
Main themes
- Reading strategies in a foreign language.
- The extension of scientific and specific vocabulary relating to science.
- The grammatical structures of the English language.
- Listening decoding strategies in a foreign language.
- English pronunciation and stress patterns.
Content and teaching methods
- Year of study : SC Bac 2..
- Number of hours, rhythm, terms : 30h, 2h/week, 1st semester.
- Aim: reading and listening comprehension of authentic scientific and technical texts, study of academic and
specific vocabulary and mastery of basic grammar,.
- Evaluation : exemption test ; continuous assessment and written exam.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
A. Adrioueche (course coordinator), I. Druant, A. Sonck
Language : English
Level :
1st cycle course
PREREQUISITE
The B1 level of " the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ".
CONTENT
Portfolio of texts and videos relating to science (see also above).
TEACHING METHODS
- Extensive reading of texts at home using reading strategies and note-taking techniques.
- Content-based activities in class.
- Analysis of and comments on the texts.
- Lexical extension exercises and comments on language points.
- Extensive and intensive decoding of television programmes.
- Pronunciation exercises on general and specific vocabulary.
WORKLOAD
- classroom hours : 30 hours
- self-study : 30 hours
ASSESSMENT
- Exemption test at the beginning of the year (12/20).
- Continuous assessment.
- Written exam.
TEACHING MATERIAL
- Course notes.
- Self-tuition CD-Rom.
FURTHER HELP BESIDE THE COURSE
- Teacher's reception hours.
- Personalized help with language problems at the self-tuition centre of the Institut des Langues Vivantes (ILV).
- Personalized help with language problems at the multimedia room of the Institut des Langues Vivantes (ILV).