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LANG0085-1

English

[ version française ]

Duration :40h Th
Credits/ECTS :
1st year of a Bachelor's degree in computers sciences4
Holder(s) :ISLV
Course contents : The course includes the following:

  • Reading of texts on computer science,
  • Introduction to the vocabulary of computing,
  • Grammatical revision and consolidation exercises.
Course objective : The dual purpose of the course is (a) to consolidate and extend the student's general language understanding and use, and (b) to introduce the specific features of English for computing.

This is done in the four language skills, namely reading, speaking, writing and listening.
Prerequisites : Good knowledge of basic English vocabulary and grammar (intermediate level).
Organization : The in-class course is taught to 25 to 35 students for three weekly hours in the first semester.
Written notes : Coursebook English for Computing (2005-2006) compulsory.

If necessary, students can also buy the Grammaire de Base de l'Anglais (with exercises and key) ISLV, written in French. It is available at the Intercopy copy shop (Sart Tilman).
Assessment :
  • Written exam in June (reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and language questions).
Contacts : Dr Christine BOUVY - cbouvy@ulg.ac.be (ISLV).
Remarks : Considering the significant differences between students, the limited in-class teaching time and the number of students per group, supervised self-learning and remedial work should be given due attention.

Students can also train on line. To do so, simply log on to http://www.ulg.ac.be/islvle. Then click on Travaux Pratiques and anglais and type in student and olec as password.




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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