Computer science and communication systems
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- Admission : /en/education/bachelor/computer-science-and-communication-systems/admission/
- Study program : /en/education/bachelor/computer-science-and-communication-systems/study-program/
- Structure of studies : /en/education/bachelor/computer-science-and-communication-systems/structure-of-studies/
- Career perspectives : /en/education/bachelor/computer-science-and-communication-systems/career-perspectives/
- Exchange programs : /en/education/bachelor/computer-science-and-communication-systems/exchange-programs/
- People : /en/education/bachelor/computer-science-and-communication-systems/people/
Study program
Department:
Computer science and communication systems
Specialization:
Data Engineering
Module: Languages
Course description
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Objectives
Basically, same objectives as stated for English 1, but more specifically, at the end of this course, students should be able to
- read general and specialised (vocationally oriented) texts
- give formal presentations and hold discussions in front of an audience
- use the specific vocabulary and relevant information for studying abroad (project, diploma work, Master, etc.), not only in English-speaking countries, but also in any Swiss or foreign academic place where English is required for the application procedure and studies
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Content
Continuation and development of all activities defined in course English 1, but in addition
- business English knowledge, such as writing appropriate application (cover) letters and CVs (résumés), according not only to normal writing practice in the USA and UK, but also to Swiss and international regulations (both academic and corporate)
Type of teaching and workload
Lecture course (including exercises)
30 periods
Course specification
Year of validity
2025-2026
Weight
1st year
Semester
Spring
Program
French,Bilingual
Department
Computer science and communication systems
Language of instruction
English
ID
B1C-ENG2-CEMS
Level
Intermediate
Course type
Related
Study program
Bachelor
Evaluation methods
- Continuous assessment Written work, Presentations, Important: attendance is compulsory: course grade will NOT be granted if it falls below 80% - even if all tests have been passed - and therefore credits will not be given.
Course grade calculation method
Course grade is the average of all (equally weighted, unless specified) grades.
Intructor(s) and/or coordinator(s)
Emmanuelle Bourguet, Santiago Cruz, Corinne Hager Jörin, Orbal Jones