Duration
Reading scientific texts : 10h Th, 20h Pr
Additional reading in HRM : 2h Pr
Number of credits
Lecturer
Reading scientific texts : Frédéric Depas, ISLV
Additional reading in HRM : Frédéric Depas, ISLV
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This class consists of practical reading comprehension activities based on scientific articles related to the students' curricula and provided by some of the core courses professors.
Reading scientific texts
This class consists of practical reading comprehension activities based on scientific articles related to the students' curricula and provided by some of the core courses professors.
Additional reading in HRM
This class consists of practical reading comprehension activities based on scientific articles related to the students' curricula and provided by some of the core courses professors.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The main objective of this course is to help students to improve their reading skills of scientific articles. Students will also be able to make active use of the content of these articles, which are directly relevant to the subject matter of their curriculum.
Reading scientific texts
The main objective of this course is to help students to improve their reading skills of scientific articles. Students will also be able to make active use of the content of these articles, which are directly relevant to the subject matter of their curriculum.
Additional reading in HRM
The main objective of this course is to help students to improve their reading skills of scientific articles. Students will also be able to make active use of the content of these articles, which are directly relevant to the subject matter of their curriculum.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The level of this course corresponds to the European levels C1/C2 for reading and B2/C1 for the three other skills. Students will thus need to have a good basic knowledge of English. The class is taught in English.
Reading scientific texts
The level of this course corresponds to the European levels C1/C2 for reading and B2/C1 for the three other skills. Students will thus need to have a good basic knowledge of English. The class is taught in English.
Additional reading in HRM
The level of this course corresponds to the European levels C1/C2 for reading and B2/C1 for the three other skills. Students will thus need to have a good basic knowledge of English. The class is taught in English.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
This 2-hour weekly class is taught in the first semester.
Additional sessions may have to be organised to allow all the students to give their oral presentations.
It is the work done in class that makes this seminar useful and interesting. Therefore, attendance is compulsory. Students who attend less than 70% of all classes will not be allowed to take the exam either in the first or in the second session and will be marked as "absent" or "excused" for the whole course.
Reading scientific texts
This 2-hour weekly class is taught in the first semester.
Additional sessions may have to be organised to allow all the students to give their oral presentations.
It is the work done in class that makes this seminar useful and interesting. Therefore, attendance is compulsory. Students who attend less than 70% of all classes will not be allowed to take the exam either in the first or in the second session and will be marked as "absent" or "excused" for the whole course.
Additional reading in HRM
This 2-hour weekly class is taught in the first semester.
Additional sessions may have to be organised to allow all the students to give their oral presentations.
It is the work done in class that makes this seminar useful and interesting. Therefore, attendance is compulsory. Students who attend less than 70% of all classes will not be allowed to take the exam either in the first or in the second session and will be marked as "absent" or "excused" for the whole course.
Recommended or required readings
Any messages or documents relating to this course will be posted on eCampus after the introductory class. Information pertaining to the readings file will be given at a later date.
Reading scientific texts
Any messages or documents relating to this course will be posted on eCampus after the introductory class. Information pertaining to the readings file will be given at a later date.
Additional reading in HRM
Any messages or documents relating to this course will be posted on eCampus after the introductory class. Information pertaining to the readings file will be given at a later date.
Students who have to take additional readings will have one extra text to prepare on their own for the exam. They will be allowed to ask questions about the text during the last class in December. Relevant information about the text can be found on eCampus.
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Continuous assessment:
An oral presentation (in pairs) will be organised during the semester. This presentation will count for 4 points out of the 20 points which make up the final mark in the first session.
2. Oral exam:
The final exam is an oral exam with preparation time. Students will have to demonstrate their reading comprehension skills and their ability to discuss the content of the scientific articles. This exam will account for the remaining 16 points of the final mark.
Students will have to answer questions about one of the texts seen in class as well as questions about the text about which they have given an oral presentation. Students have to have given the presentation to be allowed to take the exam.
Reading scientific texts
1. Continuous assessment:
An oral presentation (in pairs) will be organised during the semester. This presentation will count for 4 points out of the 20 points which make up the final mark in the first session.
2. Oral exam:
The final exam is an oral exam with preparation time. Students will have to demonstrate their reading comprehension skills and their ability to discuss the content of the scientific articles. This exam will account for the remaining 16 points of the final mark.
Students will have to answer questions about one of the texts seen in class as well as questions about the text about which they have given an oral presentation. Students have to have given the presentation to be allowed to take the exam.
Additional reading in HRM
1. Continuous assessment:
An oral presentation (in pairs) will be organised during the semester. This presentation will count for 4 points out of the 20 points which make up the final mark in the first session.
2. Oral exam:
The final exam is an oral exam with preparation time. Students will have to demonstrate their reading comprehension skills and their ability to discuss the content of the scientific articles. This exam will account for the remaining 16 points of the final mark.
Students will have to answer questions about one of the texts seen in class as well as questions about the text about which they have given an oral presentation. Students have to have given the presentation to be allowed to take the exam.
Students who have to read an extra text will also have to answer one or several questions about it during the exam.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
On the day of the oral exam, students have to bring the article that they have presented orally during the term as well as the articles studied in class. Notes in the articles themselves are welcome, as long as those notes are handwritten.
The use of cell phones for any reason is not permitted in the classroom. Students accessing their cell phones for any reason will be considered disruptive and may be asked to leave the class. Also, laptops are to be used in class only for purposes that are strictly related to class work and only when explicitly allowed by the teacher. Examples of such purposes may be looking up vocabulary or making powerpoint presentations. Using laptops for any other purpose could also result in sanctions.
Students are advised to bring a paper version of the articles to class and to make notes by hand. However, should exceptional circumstances make the use of a laptop necessary, students are required to let the teacher know before the class.
Reading scientific texts
On the day of the oral exam, students have to bring the article that they have presented orally during the term as well as the articles studied in class. Notes in the articles themselves are welcome, as long as those notes are handwritten.
The use of cell phones for any reason is not permitted in the classroom. Students accessing their cell phones for any reason will be considered disruptive and may be asked to leave the class. Also, laptops are to be used in class only for purposes that are strictly related to class work and only when explicitly allowed by the teacher. Examples of such purposes may be looking up vocabulary or making powerpoint presentations. Using laptops for any other purpose could also result in sanctions.
Students are advised to bring a paper version of the articles to class and to make notes by hand. However, should exceptional circumstances make the use of a laptop necessary, students are required to let the teacher know before the class.
Additional reading in HRM
On the day of the oral exam, students have to bring the article that they have presented orally during the term as well as the articles studied in class. Notes in the articles themselves are welcome, as long as those notes are handwritten.
The use of cell phones for any reason is not permitted in the classroom. Students accessing their cell phones for any reason will be considered disruptive and may be asked to leave the class. Also, laptops are to be used in class only for purposes that are strictly related to class work and only when explicitly allowed by the teacher. Examples of such purposes may be looking up vocabulary or making powerpoint presentations. Using laptops for any other purpose could also result in sanctions.
Students are advised to bring a paper version of the articles to class and to make notes by hand. However, should exceptional circumstances make the use of a laptop necessary, students are required to let the teacher know before the class.
Contacts
Frédéric Depas
F.Depas@ulg.ac.be
ISLV office in Sart Tilman: level -1 in B33 (Trifac), tel: 04 366 46 52
Reading scientific texts
Frédéric Depas
F.Depas@ulg.ac.be
ISLV office in Sart Tilman: level -1 in B33 (Trifac), tel: 04 366 46 52
Additional reading in HRM
Frédéric Depas
F.Depas@uliege.be
ISLV office in Sart Tilman: level -1 in B33 (Trifac), tel: 04 366 46 52
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Assessment subjects
Assessment methods
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Reading scientific texts
As the course was taught in class before the beginning of the sanatary crises, no changes were necessary.
Assessment methods
Reading scientific texts
1. Continuous assessment:
An oral presentation (in pairs) has been organised during the semester. This presentation counts for 4 points out of the 20 points which make up the final mark.
2. Oral exam:
The final exam is an online oral exam with preparation time. Students will have to demonstrate their reading comprehension skills and their ability to discuss the content of the scientific articles. This exam will account for the remaining 16 points of the final mark.
Students will have to answer questions about one of the texts seen in class as well as questions about the text about which they have given an oral presentation. Students have to have given the presentation to be allowed to take the exam.
The exam will take place over LifeSize. The LifeSize link and the detailed timetable will be posted on eCampus and sent to the students by email as soon as possible.
Contacts
Reading scientific texts
F.Depas@ulg.ac.be
Items online
Reading scientific texts
eCampus
Course material and articles are available on eCampus.