English II (Level B1 and above)
- UE code IELVB195
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Schedule
30Quarter 2
- ECTS Credits 5
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Language
Français
B1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
B2 level according to the CEFRL:
The aim of the course is to ensure the acquisition of at least B1 level, with the possibility of improving to B2 level. All the learning activities will be coloured by specialised IT vocabulary.
Taking the placement test on WebCampus will be compulsory. Certain skills (reading comprehension, listening comprehension, language structures) will be tested according to the CEFRL descriptors. The results of this test will be purely indicative: they will enable both the teacher and the students to find out their level before starting the course, and possibly catch up and/or fill any gaps before the start of the course in the second semester.
The course will combine face-to-face and distance learning:
Each lesson, supervised by a substitute of the course coordinator, will be focused on a TED presentation. Here are the topics (for your information, as the videos may be changed based on their relevance):
The final class will be devoted to student presentations on a topic related to the world of computer science.
Many grammar and pronunciation exercises are available on WebCampus.
Learning activities are assessed on both continuous and summative assessment during the June examination period, which will take the form of a written and an oral exam.
Continuous assessment :
Summative assessment :
For the resit exam (August), each student will retake the part(s) for which they have failed (meaning where they scored less than 10/20). It is the responsibility of the student to find out which parts they have passed or not. Students have the right to reattempt a passed part in order to improve their grade for that part, upon request to the course instructor. In this case, the August grade will replace the June grade in any case. The weighting of the different parts remains the same as in the first session.
Warning : please note that the success of this teaching unit does not lead to certification.
Students are kindly requested to acquire and/or use the following book to practice avoiding common grammar mistakes:
The WebCampus platform will provide additional resources (textual and/or audiovisual materials, grammar and vocabulary exercises, course slides), which are downloadable and/or accessible at any time.
The technical vocabulary to study will be based on the Computer Science Academic Vocabulary List (Roesler 2020, Roesler 2021), which has been supplemented with French translations and examples by the course coordinator.
Furthermore, students interested in improving their pronunciation have the option to purchase a license for the Flowchase app through the secrétariat.
Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
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Bachelier en sciences informatiques (horaire décalé) | Standard | 0 | 5 | |
Bachelier en sciences informatiques (horaire décalé) | Standard | 1 | 5 |