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| LANG0085-1 | Basic English for Computing
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| Duration : | 4h Th, 36h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Daphné Bui, Christine Filot, ISLV |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| The course includes the following:
- Reading of texts on computer science
- Listening to recordings dealing with ICT-related topics
- Introduction to the vocabulary of computing
- Grammatical revision and consolidation exercises.
Level B1-B2 (reading, listening, speaking and writing). |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Good knowledge of basic English vocabulary and grammar (intermediate level). |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The in-class course is taught to 25 to 30 students for three weekly hours in the first semester.
Students will be asked to give a short oral presentation on an IT-related topic.
They will also have to complete a few writing assignments that will be marked and take some listening comprehension tests. Students will be required to do online grammar exercises on GABi (interactive grammar modules) available on eCampus (self-learning). Active class participation, the oral presentation and the other tasks will account for 20% of the final mark.
A compulsory test similar to the final exam will be held at the end of October. This test will account for 10% of the final mark. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Coursebook Basic English for Computing (2014-2015) compulsory.
If necessary, students can also buy the Grammaire anglaise de base (with exercises and key) ISLV, written in French. It is available on the Sart Tilman campus (at the Point de Vue).
A remedial grammar coursebook (with exercises and key) is also available on eCampus. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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- Written exam in January: reading and listening comprehension exercises, basic vocabulary of computing, grammar and language questions, writing.
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| 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.islv.ulg.ac.be > Les Langues > Anglais > Interface Etudiants in order to have access to the exercises. |
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Contacts :
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| Christine BOUVY - cbouvy@ulg.ac.be (ISLV)
Daphné BUI - daphne.bui@ulg.ac.be(aphne.bui@ulg.ac.be (ISLV)
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Caroline VANLINTHOUT - c.vanlinthout@ulg.ac.be (ISLV) |
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| Items online : |
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| Coursebook 2014-2015 |
| Coursebook 2014-2015 |
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