Foreign Language 1 -English- S7 7 KULVN4A | ECTS | 0 | SEMESTER | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
lectures | classes / seminars | practical work | integrative teaching | independent work | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
0h | 9h | 0h | 0h | 20h | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Language used | English | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course supervisor(s) | Petra Norroy petra.norroy@mines-nancy.univ-lorraine.fr | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Key words | Cambridge English – Proficiency and Advanced, IELTS, TOEFL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites | more specifically reserved to students having already attempted one of the above listed examinations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Overall objective | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
English examination (B2-C1-C2) preparation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Course content and organisation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
This course includes several compulsory classes for training in oral expression and otherwise relies on students working independently on a programme of past papers (typical test tasks for TOEFL, as authentic past papers are not available) and according to a schedule provided by the tutor. While tutors provide guidance and correction (essentially via email), particularly for written expression, the students correct and evaluate their own work and then address their specific questions to their tutor who will provide personalized feedback. Regular work is required if the student is to progress and achieve the required level. N.B. This self-learning module does not exempt students from their topic based second-year module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Skills | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Levels | Description and operational verbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Know | Know and use certain idiomatic and popular expressions. Fluent use of English on a variety of subjects. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Understand | Understand oral expression in any context. Spontaneous, fluent speech and written expression on complex issues using the appropriate style and register. A high degree of accuracy in terms of both grammar and vocabulary.Understand the meaning of a wide variety of texts, which may be abstract or complex in style and/or content. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Apply | Spontaneous, fluent speech and written expression on complex issues using the appropriate style and register. A high degree of accuracy in terms of both grammar and vocabulary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Analyse | Show objectivity with regard to personal expression and be capable of correcting him/herself whether it be in the written or spoken form. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summarise | Capable of adapting to all types of situation both in terms of language and culture. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Assess | Estimate the progress made and the improvement still required (pronunciation, intonation, spontaneity, culture) and choose the appropriate tools to improve. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Compliance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The teaching of modern languages and their respective cultures through the study of various topics and via different media contributes towards the development of mindsets that are indispensable in order to reach these objectives. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Evaluation methods | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Continuous assessment | Written test | Oral presentation / viva | Written report / project |