Face-to-face , second term, 30 hours of theory.

English

The course and the work to be done at home by the student are an integral part of the mastery of the language in terms of lexicon and grammatical structures. The main objective is to communicate in English and to be able to follow the lessons given in English with ease.

A level test will be organized in September: students will have to take an individual oral test. This test will confirm the student's level of English and will allow students to be placed in groups according to their level (intermediate or advanced group).
Details of how to register for the test will be published on the valves.

The minimum level of English to be achieved at the end of the semester is B2 as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The course is designed to enable students to quickly grasp the general meaning of authentic texts and to produce a structured oral summary. In addition, students should be able to understand and explain passages dealing with important data accurately, avoiding the pitfalls of "false friends" and using structures specific to the English language. There will be reading and listening exercises, vocabulary and grammar questions, a formal written report and an oral test in the form of an oral presentation.
This course is seen as a SEMINAR in the English language and there will be no exams at the end of the term as the grade will be the sum of the different exercises done in class.

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As the course is mainly aimed at developing listening and speaking skills in English, the content is taken from the English and American press and deals with general topics, as well as issues relating to the social and legal organization of society (such as Cross-cultural communication, Negotiation skills, Job Interviews, Meetings, Company presentation). These topics also serve as a basis for lexical extension, grammar review, oral synthesis exercises and conversation exercises. Course requirements include an interview and written report, a group presentation, and participation in a ‘Pub style Quiz' based on course contents.

This is an interactive course with a focus on continuous assessment.

As the course is interactive, it goes without saying that the evaluation also focuses on effective and regular participation: preparation of exercises proposed by the teacher, active participation in class discussions.
When part of the teaching activities cannot be carried out in class for health reasons, instructions will be sent via Moodle / Teams and the active participation of each student in these activities is expected. Any changes to this course plan (content, timetable, etc.) due to external circumstances will be communicated via Moodle.

It is imperative that students consult Moodle at least once a week and that they read ALL announcements.

There is no exam in January or June.
All assessments take place during the classes.
The final grade (100%, modified into marks out of 20 later on) is obtained by adding together :


- various written different exercises done in class (40%)
- various oral exercises in class including formal and informal presentations or role-playing exercises (60%)

If the student does not have 10/20 minimum at the January or June session, an exam containing written (40%) and oral (60%) parts will be organized at the August/September session:
- Written evaluation: interview report (20%) and preparation for the presentation (20%)
- Oral evaluation: presentation (30%) and course contents oral exam (30%).


If health conditions do not allow for face-to-face examinations, the assessment methods will be hybrid. It will also be an out-of-session examination and the weighting will remain the same. Any changes to the assessments due to external circumstances will be communicated via Moodle.

1. A syllabus of texts and exercises. It also contains the Vade Mecum, as well as the Schedule of Tasks and Topics to be prepared for each course; posted on Moodle ;
2. Course handouts; posted on Moodle.
3. Grammar Syllabus (Theory and exercises). Posted on Moodle.

Attendance at the course (face-to-face or digital) is compulsory.
Regular attendance to all of the sessions is expected as this course relies on the participation of everyone, and is especially crucial when your classmates are depending on you for discussions, presentations and pub quizzes. If you are ill and unable to attend, please email your instructor before class time to explain your absence. More than two absences without a medical certificate will result in a lowering of your final course grade.