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	VETE1002-2   Practice of English and introduction to critical analysis of scientific information - Practice of English - Introduction to critical analysis of scientific information Duration :   Practice of English : 45h Mon. WS Introduction to critical analysis of scientific information : 4h Th, 4h Mon. WS Credits/ECTS :   Bachelor in veterinary medicine, 3rd year Toute l'année 5 Holder(s) :   Practice of English : Christine Filot Introduction to critical analysis of scientific information : Sandrina Vandenput Substitute(s) :   Practice of English : / Introduction to critical analysis of scientific information : Jean‑Michel Vandeweerd Coordinator :   Sandrina Vandenput Language :   French language Course contents :   This course continues the English language training of Veterinary students by adding: the oral understanding of veterinary information, and a methodology of critical appraisal of scientific information. Practice of English This course continues the English language training of Veterinary students by adding the oral understanding of veterinary information. Course objective :   Practice of English The objectives of this course are twofold: develop the understanding of scientific information presented orally, and reinforce the students' knowledge of the vocabulary of veterinary English through various listening comprehension and note-taking exercises. Introduction to critical analysis of scientific information This partim Prerequisites :   Thorough knowledge of the veterinary vocabulary and scientific English features seen in the first two years of the Bachelor's Degree; Practice of English Thorough knowledge of the veterinary vocabulary and scientific English features seen in the first two years of the Bachelor's Degree. Introduction to critical analysis of scientific information à faire Workshops :   Listening comprehension exercises to be done individually following a course schedule given in the presentation session of the course. Practice of English Listening comprehension exercises to be done individually following a course schedule given in the presentation session of the course. Introduction to critical analysis of scientific information Analysis... Organization :   The English Listening Practice module of the course consists of a theoretical introduction, graded listening comprehension exercises on DVD, and an exam that will verify the students' ability to take notes during a short lecture and answer precise questions on the topic of the lecture. The Introduction to Critical Analysis of Scientific Information part of the course consists of a theoretical introduction (4 hours) in amphitheater and a series of analytical readings of scientific papers. Practice of English The English Listening Practice module of the course consists of a theoretical introduction, graded listening comprehension exercises on DVD, and an exam that will verify the students' ability to take notes during a short lecture and answer precise questions on the topic of the lecture. Written notes :   A DVD English Learning Practice with the listening material and notes for listening comprehension module will be distributed after the theoretical introduction lesson and will be available from the Faculty Library, the course notes and didactic material for the Introduction to the Critical Analysis of Scientific Information module will be available from the Library Website. Practice of English A DVD English Learning Practice with the listening material and notes for listening comprehension module will be distributed after the theoretical introduction lesson and will be available from the Faculty Library. Assessment :   The students' ability to accurately understand veterinary information given orally will be assessed through a compulsory listening comprehension and note-taking test. The students will be asked to listen to a 15-minute veterinary talk and answer MCT questions (and possibly a few short-answer open questions) based on the notes they have taken. The MCT questionnaire will also include knowledge and application questions on the critical appraisal of scientific literature. Practice of English The students' ability to accurately understand veterinary information given orally will be assessed through a compulsory listening comprehension and note-taking test. The students will be asked to listen to a 15-minute veterinary talk and answer MCT questions (and possibly a few short-answer open questions) based on the notes they have taken. Contacts :   Christine BOUVY-FILOT - cbouvy@ulg.ac.be Place du XX aout 4000 (Bât A1) Tel.: 04/366.58.78 Sandrine VANDENPUT S.Vandenput@ulg.ac.be (S.Vandenput@ulg.ac.beLife Sciences Library Tel.: 04/366.41.94) Practice of English Christine BOUVY-FILOT - cbouvy@ulg.ac.be Place du XX aout 4000 (Bât A1) Tel.: 04/366.58.78 Items online :   Introduction to critical analysis of scientific information Notes de cours et TD Cours & documents TD Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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