This course aims to achieve a minimum level of B1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
General reading comprehension:
The student can read factual texts on popular scientific subjects and/or subjects related to his/her interests, with a satisfactory level of reading comprehension. They can infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word from its context, but may still have difficulty with infrequent expressions.
General oral comprehension:
Students can understand factual information on popular scientific subjects and/or subjects related to their interests. They can also follow the gist of a slightly longer speech or presentation, provided that the spoken language is standard and the articulation clear.
General written production:
The student is able to write short, simply articulated texts on a variety of topics in his/her field, linking with connectors a series of elements in a linear sequence.
Oral production:
The student can produce a direct, uncomplicated description of topics in his/her field, and can exchange factual information with a degree of fluency. He/she can also give a short, simple and clear presentation on a subject related to his/her speciality, the main points of which are precisely explained.
This course is designed to bring students to an intermediate B1(+) level across the various language skills.
It is intended to prepare students in the best possible way for undertaking the courses in the subsequent academic years.
To achieve the defined objectives, this course offers exercises designed to enhance reading and listening comprehension, expand general vocabulary, and provide an initial introduction to scientific English. The student will also be expected to participate actively in pair conversations, give a short oral presentation to the class, and begin to produce structured written work. Finally, a review of grammatical foundations and pronunciation elements is also included in the syllabus.
The course is based on the principle of the flipped classroom; students are therefore required to prepare the material in advance of each session in order to derive the maximum benefit.
Continuous assessment throughout the year, incorporating the following components:
*As the January test represents a partial grade that may be compensated in June, it will not be possible to retake this test during the June examination session.
The weighting of the different components is indicative. The final grade will also take into account the following factors:
In the event of failure, grades obtained in successfully completed components may be carried over to the resit session, but not to the following academic year.
Important note: Please be aware that successful completion of this course unit does not in itself confer certification.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Mathematics | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Mathematics | Standard | 1 | 3 |