Course unit
English S8
Last updated: 22/02/2024
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Course Director(s):
WHEAL Paul
General Description:
The second year English Coursese (M1) consists of 2 modules plus the attainment of the TOEIC or TOEFL standard set by the C.T.I.:
- Professional recruitment module during which they will learn to write a professional CV and cover letter followed by a simulated interview with an external recruiter (Semester 1).
- Cultural module which will include the in-depth study of an aspect of Anglo-Saxon civilization
followed by a presentation at the end of the year (Semester 2). - Official TOEIC (800 points) or TOEFL (83 points) if they are intending to apply for a study-
period abroad.
The TOEIC (Test Of English for International Communication) is used by most Human Resources Managers and often required for entry level jobs. We use it internally as an objective assessment test for all students. An 800 score is required for the “Diplôme d’Ingénieur Civil des Mines”. A standard error of measurement margin is applied and, consequently, students who obtain a score of 765 are admissible for the diploma
The TOEFL IBT test is required for all students applying for a Master’s degree in the US, Canada and other universities. They should register on www.toefl.org in plenty of time if they want the test results to be sent to their host university in February-March. The test lasts 4 hours and is only administered in approved test centres on pre-established dates throughout France.
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Number of teaching hours
40
Fields of study
Teaching language
English
Intended learning outcomes
| On completion of the unit, the student will be capable of: |
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| Find a real job or internship offer and formally apply for the position using the relevant documents |
3. Apply |
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| Take a real job interview in English with an external recruiter and perform well in the most common assessment center type activities (In-tray activity, case study activity, group activities etc.) |
3. Apply |
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| Analyze and present in English in detail a specific aspect of an English-speaking country’s culture. |
4. Analyse |
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Learning assessment methods
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Project submission:
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Individual oral exam:
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Group presentation:
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Individual presentation:
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Group practical exercise:
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Individual practical exercise:
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Group report:
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Individual report:
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Other(s): 75 %
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Programme and content
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