Code
MUYE ENG 3601
Level
L3
Field
Anglais
Language
Anglais/English
ECTS Credits
2
Class hours
42
Total student load
40
Program Manager(s)
Department
- Langues et Sciences Humaines
Educational team
Introduction to the module
Learners will work on ways to successfully integrate into a new company and understand and overcome key linguistic and communication challenges in an international professional environment.
Learning goals/Programme objectives
- LG5 Being open (minded) to others and to the world and looking for positive societal impact
Learning objectives/Intended learning outcomes
- 5.3 - Communicate and collaborate in different contexts
Rubrics
Learners will aim to master the basic fundamental language of a modern international working environment in general and specific to their domain. Learners will improve their ability to interact confidently in English in a variety of professional situations (transactions, discussions, presentations) in addition to producing accompanying documents fit for purpose.
Content : structure and schedule
(Please note that this sequence may be subject to change. Students should consult their email and the class moodle page regularly to stay aware of changes)
S01 Introduction to course and preliminary exploration of key issues
S02 - S06 Lessons on business English aimed at increasing confidence and skills needed to work in an international business environment
S07 Review and revision for CF/Flexi-session: responsive to student needs
S08 - CF
Sustainable Development Goals
"ODD 4 (Éducation de qualité) :
L'apprentissage des langues en petits groupes dans l'enseignement supérieur offre un apprentissage inclusif et personnalisé, favorisant un accès équitable à une éducation de qualité.
ODD 10 (Inégalités réduites) :
L'apprentissage des langues en petits groupes dans l'enseignement supérieur favorise l'inclusion sociale et les opportunités économiques mondiales, réduisant les clivages culturels et permettant aux étudiants marginalisés de s'épanouir à l'international.
SDG 4 (Quality Education):
Small-group language learning in higher education delivers inclusive, personalized learning, fostering equitable access to quality education.
SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities):
Small-group language learning in higher education promotes social inclusion and global economic opportunities, bridging cultural divides and empowering marginalized students to thrive internationally."
Number of SDG's addressed among the 17
4; 10
Pedagogical methods
Pedagogical materials (non-contractual):
Lower group:
Learners will be divided into groups according to their CEFR level. By the end of the course, all students should be familiar with and be able to complete the following tasks (in accordance with their CEFR level).
• Apply and interview effectively for a professional position
• Understand and take effective notes during company presentations
• Complete regular ‘daily’ tasks relevant to a professional context (e.g. emails)
• Learn and mobilise a large volume of general and specialist vocabulary
• Research and write an extended professional report on the state-of-the-art in their respective field
• Produce a high-quality professional presentation to an expert and/or non-expert audience.
• Undertake an appraisal of their abilities and performance
• Organise and manage their own time and resources to achieve stated aims
Higher group:
Students will analyse a range of supports from different media sources.
Texts: Students will be supplied with texts from differing sources and of differing lengths. Students will be asked to analyse, deconstruct, and/or reconstruct according to the objective at hand. Students will be asked to produce texts conforming to the genre studied.
Students may be asked to read aloud for practice in pronunciation. Full effort is required for pronunciation practice, so a ‘theatre’ mindset is required.
While studying texts, students should make notes / highlight unknown words, phrases and rhetorical devices during reading to ask questions during the class
New Media: Short videos or digital media will be presented in class with associated questions / tasks based on the input. Students should take notes on content during all presentation unless otherwise instructed.
Interactive: Any interactive material will require autonomous participation from the student. However, the student must signal problems and/or questions to the teacher at the earliest opportunity.
Collaborative: Group projects will be conducted regularly, and students will generally NOT be allowed to chose their group. This is to respect diversity and group dynamics. It is the group’s responsibility to make sure that all members conduct an equal amount of work.
Peer-grading: Students may be asked to grade each other’s work based on objective criteria, and provide feedback. Students are encouraged to grade honestly to better help their colleagues.
Vocabulary journaling / revision: Students should keep a vocabulary log and self-test on learned vocabulary throughout the semester.
Homework: Allows for revision of, and preparation for, content studied in class. Homework assignments are considered mandatory.
Evaluation and grading system and catch up exams
All Grading will be on a scale of 0 to 20, unless otherwise stated.
The CF makes up 1/3 of the final grade for the module (UV/UE).
The CC makes up 2/3 of the final grade for the module (UV/UE). This CC grade is made up of equal parts of CP (Class participation) and CC Grade (Selected classroom activities).
Module Policies
Professor-Student Communication
● The professor will contact the students through their school email address (IMT-BS/TSP) and the Moodle portal. No communication via personal email addresses will take place. It is the student responsibility to regularly check their IMT-BS/TSP mailbox.
● Students can communicate with the professor by emailing him/her to his institutional address. If necessary, it is possible to meet the professor in his office during office-hours or by appointment.
Students with accommodation needs
If a student has a disability that will prevent from completing the described work or require any kind of accommodation, he may inform the program director (with supporting documents) as soon as possible. Also, students are encouraged to discuss it with the professor.
Class behavior
● Out of courtesy for the professor and classmates, all mobile phones, electronic games or other devices that generate sound should be turned off during class.
● Students should avoid disruptive and disrespectful behavior such as: arriving late, leaving early, careless behavior (e.g. sleeping, reading a non-course material, using vulgar language, over-speaking, eating, drinking, etc.). A warning may be given on the first infraction of these rules. Repeated violators will be penalized and may face expulsion from the class and/or other disciplinary proceedings.
● The tolerated delay is 5 minutes. Attendance will be declared on Moodle during these 5 minutes via a QR code provided by the teacher at each course start.
● Student should arrive on time for exams and other assessments. No one will be allowed to enter the classroom once the first person has finished the exam and left the room. There is absolutely no exception to this rule. No student can continue to take an exam once the time is up. No student may leave the room during an examination unless he / she has finished and handed over all the documents.
● In the case of remote learning, the student must keep his camera on unless instructed otherwise by the professor.
Honor code
IMT-BS is committed to a policy of honesty in the academic community. Conduct that compromises this policy may result in academic and / or disciplinary sanctions. Students must refrain from cheating, lying, plagiarizing and stealing. This includes completing your own original work and giving credit to any other person whose ideas and printed materials (including those from the Internet) are paraphrased or quoted directly. Any student who violates or helps another student violate academic behavior standards will be penalized according to IMT-BS rules.
Keywords
communication; culture
Prerequisites
B1