Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
2 credits
10.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Avery Catherine (coordinator); Desterbecq Fanny (coordinator); Dumont Amandine;
Language
English
Prerequisites
A2 level (in reading) of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages ».
Main themes
The studied themes are connected with biology, chemistry, geography, physics, mathematics, veterinary science, and various scientific issues.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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At the end of the course, students should have developed the following skills:
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Content
- Reading comprehension: articles from the New Scientist, Scientific American etc. oriented towards the various diciplines of the Faculty of Science.
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Listening comprehension : BBC and PBS science programmes on subjects pertaining to the students' specific fields of study.
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
In order to allow for advanced learning despite the limited number of class hours the course is organized as a 'flipped classroom':- -Extensive home-reading of texts, with assistance from a set of questions aimed at developing the students' reading strategies.
- In class, checking of the student's reading strategies as well as analysis and comments.
- Systematic approach of discourse cohesion and coherence, of recurrent grammatical structures and other lexical and structural difficulties impairing comprehension.
- Listening comprehension: extensive and intensive work on understanding video programmes at home. Various comprehension exercises, such as questions, syntheses, diagrams etc. Questions and answers time as well as spot checks of understanding in class.
- Consolidation of new material through exercises on e-learning platform Moodle.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
- Possibility to be exempted from classes (but not from the exam) for students scoring 10/20 at the placement test held during the first semester.
- Written exam on reading and listening skills.
Online resources
Bibliography
- Syllabus
- Plateforme e-learning Moodle
Faculty or entity
ILV
Force majeure
Evaluation methods
If it is not possible to assess the learning outcomes on site, the assessment will take place online.
Other information
The teaching modalities may be subject to change in accordance with the evolution of the Covid-19 pandemic. The students will of course be notified of these possible changes in due course via Moodle UCL, email, or Teams channels.
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Bachelor in Biology
Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine
Interdisciplinary Advanced Master in Science and Management of the Environment and Sustainable Development
Bachelor in Physics
Bachelor in Mathematics
Bachelor in Geography : General
Bachelor in Chemistry
Master [120] in Environmental Science and Management