Duration
30h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in biomedicine | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course has a B2/C1 CEFR level for speaking skills. It continues the development of spontaneous speaking skills (e.g. debates) and prepared speech (i.e. presentations). We will also be working on pronunciation skills and the difficulties characteristic of spoken language.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- debate on subjects from their domain of study using the correct vocabulary,
- summarise research and present it orally,
- organise and manage a brief presentation,
- compose and present their own scientific poster.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Advanced English for Biomedical Research : Writing (taught in the first semester of the third year of the Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course features about 11 seminar classes.
Each class requires preparation which is essential and mandatory. There are no ex-cathedra lectures but rather language seminars in which students will be asked to take part regularly and actively.
The focus is on academic speaking skills, and there will be assignments to present over the semester. These are compulsory tasks. Should students fail to complete their assignments for the deadline, they will not be allowed to sit the first-session exam.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The in-class course is taught to 25 - 35 students for two hours each week.
Together, preparation, active participation and assignments during the year account for 40% of the final grade.
Recommended or required readings
Advanced English for Biomedical Research: Speaking (2018-2019); Students must have the course notes and internet access.
Assessment methods and criteria
Final oral exam in June.
Continuous assessment of progress through class participation and various assignments (notably oral presentations) accounts for 40% of the final grade.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Yasmine Badir: yasmine.badir@uliege.be
Ellen Harry: eharry@uliege.be