English for Computer Scientists [ LANGL1372 ]

The student should have followed the lower intermediate course:part one (LANGL1370) or a course of a similar level corresponding to the lower B1 level of the Common European Framework for Languages.

The topics dealt with in class are based on the following themes : computer games, interactive television, computer crime, artificial intelligence.

Reading Comprehension :

• Students should be able to read autonomously and understand factual texts and specialised articles related to their field of studies. 

Lower B2 level of the Common European framework for Languages.

Listening comprehension :

• Students should be able to understand current-affairs TV programmes and programmes which are related to their field of studies.
• Students should be able to exploit the main points of a document in a conversation.
• Students should be able to follow a clearly articulated argumentation in a current conversation between different interlocutors within the main socio-professional contexts.

Upper B1 level of the Common European Framework for languages.

Speaking skills :

• Students should be able to express themselves clearly on a variety of general or specific topics
• Students should be able to take part in a conversation on a familiar topic without any specific preparation.

Upper B1 level of the Common European Framework for Languages.

1. Written exam (50% of the total mark)
2. Continuous assessment including an oral presentation in class (50% of the total mark)

• Applying reading strategies to the texts linked to the students' field of studies
• Conversation activities (analysis, comments) on the texts and video programmes
• Screening of video programmes for extensive and intensive comprehension
• Individual talks in class

Texts, video programmes and vocabulary book bearing on computer science

• Course notes
• Vocabulary book (English for Computer Scientists)

• Groups of maximum 25 students. 
• The teacher has at least one office hour a week and can be contacted by email at all times.