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
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Adrioueche Ahmed (coordinator); Gibbs Nicholas; Halleux Ariane; Pertuit Mark Theodore; Peters Charlotte (coordinator); Pham Adrien; Serbest Nevin; Starrs Colleen; Stas Françoise; Van Reet Marie;
Language
English
Content
- Language skills : general and specific vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation
- Language functions for oral communication: introducing, structuring, explaining, going into details, opposing, concluding, agreeing or disagreeing, interrupting, manageing a discussion, diplomatic language, expressing an opinion, quoting sources, citing numbers, describing graphs, etc.
- Interaction in general, academic and professional situations
- Oral presentations of scientific articles relating to the course LEPL1109 Statistics and data sciences
- CVs and cover letters
- Job interview practice
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
- Speaking practice through discussions on topics chosen by students, and listening comprehension practice with videos shared by students in preparation of the discussions; stimulating informal learning.
- Speaking practice through debates on topics relating to engineering studies, and reading comprehension practice through the preparation work for these debates.
- Speaking practice through simulation exercices and role plays such as meetings, negotiations, technical explanations, etc.
- Analyzing the structure and language of scientific articles (reading practice and vocabulary) and oral presentations of scientific articles
- Writing practice through personal CVs and cover letters for applications to study/exchange programs or internships.
- Regular feedback on students' productions.
- Frequent pair and group work.
- Certain classes will be taught online via Teams.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
- Continuous assessment of students' preparation work and of the quality of students' participation during classes.
- Assessment of an oral presentation given in small groups.
- Assessment of written exercises (CV and cover letter).
- Oral exam in two parts: group exam (meeting simulation) and individual exam (job interview simulation).
Other information
Course attendance is compulsory.
Online resources
On MoodleUCL: the course LANGL1373 Anglais pour ingénieurs civils III
Teaching materials
- syllabus LANGL1373 Anglais pour ingénieurs civils III
- cours MoodleUCL LANGL1373 Anglais pour ingénieurs civils III
Faculty or entity
ILV
