Modern dilemmas

Introduction

This course involves studying the world in which we live from the perspective of modern dilemmas.

- What are these?
- How to manage them?
- Finding solutions?

Acquis d'apprentissage

• Improvement of oral communication skills in English
• Working on accuracy through grammar workshops
• Improving writing through effective note taking
• understanding written/spoken English more easily
• Developing teamwork and leadership skills
• Practicing critical thinking

Contenu

The purpose of this course is to discover modern day concerns and problem solving in a global context. Content is varied, from new technologies to human rights issues. An interactive course with students working in teams to research, analyze and present findings. Activities include talk shows, debates, discussions, presentations, with lots of opportunity for students to interact. These alternate with viewing/listening, reading and writing activities.

Attentes du cours

This is a highly interactive course, with strong emphasis on spoken English. Homework assignments include reading, writing and research in preparation for the following lessons. Students work individually and in teams. Each team will work on a project which deals with modern dilemmas, the findings and conclusion of which will be presented to the class (mega presentation). PS all assignments are graded.

Evaluation

Grading is on a scale of 0 to 20.50% CC and 50% CF1
Validating the tandem course will add 2 bonus points in the continuous assesment grade of the corresponding language course.
1point en moins sur le contrôle continue pour chaque absence non justifiée

Programme

Programme grande école,Programme Ingénieur,Programme Bachelor

Plan du cours

Part one Discovery
-Discovering the notion of a dilemma
-Dilemmas past and present
-Modern dilemmas
-Future dilemmas
Morality and ethics
-Managing dilemmas
-Solving dilemmas
-The new poly-lemma

Part two Project
-Project workshops
-Project meetings/activities
-Research/analysis

Part three Mega presentations
-Project presentations
-Discussions/constructive criticism
- Analysis/conclusion

Part four
-Final test

Please note, the above schedule is a guideline only.