English (Masters II) - WPMCANG2
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Goals
This course description applies to several M2R programmes. Our aim will be:
- to improve oral/written comprehension and speaking skills through regular practice
- to master professional presentation tools (using adequately designed slides and posters) and discuss research findings using clear, accurate language
- to improve note-taking and reporting skills, to be able to structure and write-up an abstract
- to work as a team on joint projects
- to learn to convince others of the value of one's research interests and to answer questions constructively, taking into account the specificity of once's audience
- to understand the value of sharing a joint technical and scientific culture in a multicultural context
Contact Laurence PIERRET,
Veronique DUDLEY-BEGUIN
Content Aspects covered in class will include:
- pronunciation, intonation, voice projection, body language
- language work including: general and specialised vocabulary in context; use of appropriate tenses, connectors and register in oral & written discourse
- adequate use of professional presentation tools for slide and poster design
- insights into the history of research and the development of technologies (and their presentation based on scientific sources)
- listening-comprehension, note-taking and abstract writing practice
- ethical considerations in research
PrerequisitesMinimum entrance level: B1
B2 level required to obtain the grade of Master
All students will take the Bulats test at the end of the semester to certify their B2 level
Tests Semester 9 - The exam is given in english only 
Continuous assessment (100%)
CC (100%)
Additional Information Semester 9 - This course is given in english only 
Curriculum->Common courses->Semester 9
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