Communication Tools and Scientific English
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
This course allows students to show proficiency at the "independent" B2-level in oral presentations, note taking and writing linked to their field of study.
Students will improve their skills in written and oral presentation. The course will provide competences required for the master 1. Students will be trained in order to be able to write their CV and internship report, achieve interviews and be able to provide convincing scientific presentation. These specific points will also be extended to other oral and written communication tools as well as electronic communication that can be needed during and after a Master 2 program.
Students will improve their skills in written and oral presentation. The course will provide competences required for the master 1. Students will be trained in order to be able to write their CV and internship report, achieve interviews and be able to provide convincing scientific presentation. These specific points will also be extended to other oral and written communication tools as well as electronic communication that can be needed during and after a Master 2 program.
Expected learning outcomes
Undefined
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
- Note-taking strategies
- Mind mapping/Cornell method
- Writing skills - Using academic word list
- Oral presentation strategies and language.
- Giving an oral presentation of a scientific paper related to the student's field of study.
Prerequisites and examination procedures
In order to obtain a Master's degree at UGA, students must demonstrate their capacity to perform at an "independent" (B2 of the CEFRL) level in a foreign language. A foreign language certificate at this level or a non-francophone status meet this requirement. At UGA, the English language skills evaluated for this obligation are:
- Reading comprehension of scientific texts
- Oral presentations of scientific content related to the student's field of study
- Note-taking from oral sources related to the student's field of study
· Final exam: Oral exam (40%) + Report and written exam (60%)
Teaching Methods:
Tutorials and discussions
Language of instruction:
English
Recommended Prerequisites:
A B2-level knowledge of English
WEB pages: https://master-biologie.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/majors/planta-international-plant-int-/
- Mind mapping/Cornell method
- Writing skills - Using academic word list
- Oral presentation strategies and language.
- Giving an oral presentation of a scientific paper related to the student's field of study.
Prerequisites and examination procedures
In order to obtain a Master's degree at UGA, students must demonstrate their capacity to perform at an "independent" (B2 of the CEFRL) level in a foreign language. A foreign language certificate at this level or a non-francophone status meet this requirement. At UGA, the English language skills evaluated for this obligation are:
- Reading comprehension of scientific texts
- Oral presentations of scientific content related to the student's field of study
- Note-taking from oral sources related to the student's field of study
· Final exam: Oral exam (40%) + Report and written exam (60%)
Teaching Methods:
Tutorials and discussions
Language of instruction:
English
Recommended Prerequisites:
A B2-level knowledge of English
WEB pages: https://master-biologie.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/majors/planta-international-plant-int-/
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
Lectures: 48 hours
Professors:
Deniaud Aurelien, Mc Farlane Marianne
Shifts:
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Professors:
Deniaud Aurelien, Mc Farlane Marianne