Duration
25h Pr
Number of credits
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 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.
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, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
The in-class course is taught to 5 - 10 students for two hours each week.
Together, preparation, active participation and assignments during the year account for 40% of the final grade.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Other site(s) used for course materials
- Padlet (https://padlet.com/islv_uliege/academic-speaking-for-chemists-yu5wfv09b6s2h67w)
Further information:
The course material is available online (via eCampus and padlet). Students must therefore have internet access.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Continuous assessment
Additional information:
- Work conducted throughout the year - 8/20
- Oral exam (presentation + discussion) - 12/20
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Regarding the use of language-generating artificial intelligence:
Unless specific instructions are given by the teacher within the framework of well-defined activities, the ULiège Charter on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Academic Work applies.
Contacts
Mrs V. Doppagne, V.Doppagne@uliege.be, and Mrs C. Brereton, C.Brereton@uliege.be.