Course Overview

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

http://phelma.grenoble-inp.fr/en/studies/english-masters-ii-wpmcang2

Learning Achievement

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

Competence

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

Course prerequisites

Minimum 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

Grading Philosophy

Continuous assessment

Course schedule

Course type

Tutoring

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Laurence Pierret, Veronique Beguin

Other information

Course content can evolve at any time before the start of the course. It is strongly recommended to discuss with the course contact about the detailed program.

Please consider the following deadlines for inbound mobility to Grenoble:
- April 1st, 2020 for Full Year (September to June) and Fall Semester (September to January) intake ;
- September 1st, 2020 for Spring Semester intake (February – June).

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