English communication skills for engineers
[ANGL1873]
[20h] 2 credits
This course is taught in the 1st semester.
Teacher(s): Ahmed Adrioueche(coord.), Henri November, Severine Schmit, Lutgarde Schrijvers
Language: English
Level: First
Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Year of studies : FSA 13BA
Rhythm: 30 hours; either 1 hour/week, the whole year; or 2 hours/week, first semester.
Objectives: developing spoken English communicative skills in current socio-professional situations
Assessment: continuous assessment, oral exam
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
A. Adrioueche (course coordinator), H. November, S. Schmit
Language :
English
Level :
2nd cycle course
PREREQUISITE
The ANGL 1871 and 1872 courses.
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.
EVALUATION
- Continuous assessment.
- Oral exam.
TEACHING MATERIAL
- Course notes.
- Self-tuition CD-Rom.
FURTHER HELP BESIDE THE COURSE
- Teachers' 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).
OTHER CREDITS IN PROGRAMS
MECA 21 (mandatory) + option for other engineering students (MAP 22, ELEC 23, INCH21, .
(3 credits)