Advanced English Skills 4

Données Générales
Programme Académique	ECAM LaSalle Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Programme			Responsable(s) Module : BLACK Claire,MURPHY Elizabeth
Type d'EC : Cours	Advanced English Skills 4 (LIIEEng04EAdvEngSkills4)
TP : 14h00 Travail personnel : 10h00 Durée totale: 14	Statut	Periode Semester 4	Langue d'enseignement : English

Objectifs Généraux
Students will critically analyse engineering disasters, evaluating causes, consequences, and lessons learned. Students will produce well-organised essays similar to Task 2 from the IELTS Academic paper. Students will use advanced technical vocabulary and academic language accurately to portray their ideas. Students will support arguments with relevant examples, case studies, and evidence, carrying out research using listening and reading resources to enhance these skills. Students will reflect on the ethical, societal, and environmental impacts of engineering failures. Students will produce an audio file (podcast) presenting opposing viewpoints Students will learn how to listen to each other and provide constructive feedback

Objectifs Généraux

Students will critically analyse engineering disasters, evaluating causes, consequences, and lessons learned.
Students will produce well-organised essays similar to Task 2 from the IELTS Academic paper.
Students will use advanced technical vocabulary and academic language accurately to portray their ideas.
Students will support arguments with relevant examples, case studies, and evidence, carrying out research using listening and reading resources to enhance these skills.
Students will reflect on the ethical, societal, and environmental impacts of engineering failures.
Students will produce an audio file (podcast) presenting opposing viewpoints
Students will learn how to listen to each other and provide constructive feedback

Contenu
Language classes aim to: - Strengthen vocabulary - Acquire grammatical accuracy - Improve reading comprehension skills - Improve oral expression and listening skills through active discussions and debates - Develop students' written language sklls - Develop students' ability to analyse opposing view points and present a balanced argument

Prérequis
B2 level of English with C1 target B2: Can express him/herself clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what he/she wants to say. Has a sufficient range of language to be able to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms to do so. Has a sufficient range of language to describe unpredictable situations, explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision and express thoughts on abstract or cultural topics such as music and films. C1: Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad range of language to express him/herself clearly, without having to restrict what he/she wants to say.

Prérequis

B2 level of English with C1 target
B2:
Can express him/herself clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what he/she wants to say.
Has a sufficient range of language to be able to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms to do so.
Has a sufficient range of language to describe unpredictable situations, explain the main points in an idea or problem with reasonable precision and express thoughts on abstract or cultural topics such as music and films.

C1:
Can select an appropriate formulation from a broad range of language to express him/herself clearly, without having to restrict what he/she wants to say.

Bibliographie
BBC podcasts and others selected by students

Évaluation(s)
N°	Nature	Coefficient	Objectifs
1	Develop critical thinking and analytical skills through the evaluation of engineering disasters by means of a Task 2 IELTS Academic written exam. Explore the role of ethics in engineering practices and how they influence decision-making. Improve writing skills through research-based assignments, case study reports, and group discussions. Engage in discussions regarding the responsibilities of engineers and the consequences of neglecting ethical considerations.	40	Case study on an engineering disaster
2	Be able to present two sides of an argument in appropriate, clear spoken English Demonstrate critical thinking Demonstrate active listening skills Provide constructive feedback	40	Students will produce a short audio recording (pod cast) in which both sides of an argument are presented and developped. Students will evaluate elements of each other's podcasts
3	Demonstrate ability to understand spoken English in a variety of accents Demonstrate ability to understand main ideas and specific details in spoken English Demonstrate ability to discern gist and make inferences in spoken English	20	IELTS Academic Listening test