English for biomedical students [ LANGL2454 ]
3.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h
2q
| Teacher(s) |
Serbest Nevin ;
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| Language |
English
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
The course is divided into units (one per week).
Each unit focuses on current topics.
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| Aims |
Students should have acquired the following skills :
Reading Comprehension :
- be able to understand complex scientific texts.
Speaking skills :
- be able to give a detailed presentation on a scientific topic linked to their domain.
- be able to go through an interview for a job linked to their domain.
- be able to take part in/chair a meeting on a topic, either general or linked to their domain
- be able to hold a telephone conversation in everyday English.
Writing skills :
- be able to write a well-structured summary of a scientific text
- be able to write an e-mail message in everyday English
- be able to write a letter of application for a job linked to their domain.
The level to be reached is the B2 level of the Council of Europe.
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| Content |
The course is based on an introduction designed to improve and stimulate oral skills as well as on exercises testing the reading comprehension of scientific texts. As far as speaking skills are concerned, techniques are taught by means of audiovisual materials pinpointing the main mistakes to avoid.
In addition, students are given detailed feedback on their presentations in class.
A complete range of exercises on writing skills is provided. The exercises done at home are corrected in class.
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| Other information |
Prerequisites:
The students should have followed the ANGL 1850 course or a course of a similar level.
Assessment:
- Continuous assessment (25% of the global mark)
- Oral presentation in class (25% of the global mark)
- Written exam (50 % of the global mark)
Course material:
Course notes
Training staff:
- groups of maximum 18 students
- every teacher has at least one office-hour a week and can be contacted by email.
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Bachelor in Biomedicine
> Preparatory year for Master in Biomedicine
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> ILV
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