Duration
25h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in chemistry (120 ECTS) | 3 crédits | |||
| Master in chemistry (60 ECTS) | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
Clara Brereton, Véronique Doppagne, ISLV
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 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 information and present it orally,
- Give an extended presentation.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
English Level 2 (taught in the third year of the Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course features about 14 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. Activities will include debates, discussion, role-plays, etc. based on supports such as articles, videos and On being a scientist.
The focus is on academic speaking skills, and there will be assignments (short presentations and discussions) to complete 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
Academic English Speaking for Students of Chemistry, which is available online. Students must have the course notes and internet access.
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral exam in June.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Mrs V. Doppagne, V.Doppagne@uliege.be, and Mrs C. Brereton, C.Brereton@uliege.be.
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Completion of the planned presentation tasks via PPT + audio or via videoconference.
Assessment subjects
Presentation of a scientific article chosen by the student.
Assessment methods
A 10 - 15-minute presentation (with visual support) of a scientific article with an explanation of at least one diagram. The presentation will be followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. The exam will take place via Lifesize.
Contacts
Clara Brereton
c.brereton@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Cf. May-June.
Assessment methods
Cf. May-June.
Contacts
Cf. May-June.