2 credits
20.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Pham Adrien coordinator;
Language
English
Prerequisites
LANGL1972 or any other equivalent course (C1 for reading comprehension and B2 for listening comprehension in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Main themes
In order to reach the objectives of the course, teaching activities will focus on the following topics:
- Communication in general, academic, or professional situations
- Chairing and participating in meetings
- Negotiating
- Describing and discussing projects, processes, cycles, graphs, data, technical problems, design questions, technical improvements, materials properties, security and hazard, etc.
- Scientific presentations: free choice of topic
- Writing a CV and cover letter and doing job interviews
- Giving/receiving phone calls
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | Contribution of the course to the program objectives Regarding the learning outcomes of the program of Bachelor in Engineering : Architecture, this course contributes to the development and the acquisition of the following learning outcomes:
Specific learning outcomes of the course
By the end of this learning module students will be able to orally express themselves in English, with relative ease, in the academic or professional settings pertaining to the fields of engineering and architecture. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
Vocabulary acquisition (general and specific)
Grammar consolidation
Language functions: expressing an opinion, agreeing, disagreeing, interrupting, diplomatic language, etc.
Pronunciation and word stress
Communicating in general, academic, or professional settings:
Grammar consolidation
Language functions: expressing an opinion, agreeing, disagreeing, interrupting, diplomatic language, etc.
Pronunciation and word stress
Communicating in general, academic, or professional settings:
- Socializing
- Chairing and participating in meetings
- Negotiation
- Describing and discussing projects, processes, cycles, graphs, data, etc.
- Scientific presentations: free choice of topic
- Writing a CV and cover letter
- Job interview exercises
- Giving/receiving phone calls
Teaching methods
Speaking practice for real-life situations: role-plays/simulations of meetings, negotiations, receptions, telephone calls, etc.
Practice of presentation techniques: structuring, language functions, body language, visual aids, question time, etc.
Consolidation and improvement of grammar use, pronunciation, and vocabulary accuracy (general, academic and technical vocabulary).
Regular feedback to students on oral and written production.
Frequent pair and group work.
Practice of presentation techniques: structuring, language functions, body language, visual aids, question time, etc.
Consolidation and improvement of grammar use, pronunciation, and vocabulary accuracy (general, academic and technical vocabulary).
Regular feedback to students on oral and written production.
Frequent pair and group work.
Evaluation methods
- Attendance and active participation in class, Oral presentation (group work), Oral exams at the end of the year.
Other information
Attendance is compulsory !
Online resources
Bibliography
- Syllabus
Faculty or entity
ILV
