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  • Course Description

    This course is designed for university students who are interested in developing their academic English skills for writing and communication in the field of biology. The course aims to enhance students' abilities to read, write, and communicate in English at an academic level by providing instruction in the specialized vocabulary, grammar, and discourse patterns used in scientific writing and communication in biology.

    Scientific English learning typically involves developing proficiency in the language skills required to succeed in academic settings, such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This includes learning to read and comprehend scientific texts, write papers and essays using appropriate scientific academic language and conventions, participate in academic discussions and debates, and deliver presentations and speeches.

    Scientific English learning often focuses on developing critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as building a strong vocabulary.

    Academic English learning is important for students who need to communicate, read and write effectively in academic or research settings, as well as for students who are planning to attend college or university in an English-speaking country.


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          what the student may expect to retain after studying scientific English for a whole master's program. However, it is worth noting that the specific knowledge and skills a student gains will depend on their individual study program, their coursework and activities and the time they spend in learning and practicing the language:

          That being said, here are some general areas of knowledge and skills that a student studying scientific English may expect to acquire:

          1-Understanding scientific terminology: Students who study scientific English will be exposed to a wide variety of scientific terminology and jargon. They will learn how to identify and understand complex scientific terms, including both general scientific vocabulary and specialized terminology in their field of study.

          2-Biological Reading and Comprehension: Students will learn how to read and comprehend biological texts, including scientific articles, textbooks, and other forms of scientific communication.

          3-Presentation and Communication Skills in Biology: Students will learn how to present scientific information effectively, including how to create and deliver presentations, how to engage an audience, and how to respond to questions and feedback in the context of biology.

          4-Critical thinking: Students will develop their critical thinking skills, learning how to analyze and evaluate scientific data, arguments, and theories. They will learn how to identify strengths and weaknesses in scientific research and how to apply scientific reasoning to solve problems.

          Overall, studying scientific English can provide students with a strong foundation in scientific communication and critical thinking, which are valuable skills in a wide range of careers in science and beyond.


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              • Course 1: Introducing Yourself

              • Course 2: Academic Vocabulary: The Academic Word List

                The Academic Word List is a compilation of 570 words that are frequently encountered in academic texts, making them broadly applicable to academic writing, reading and listening across all fields.

                These words are considered to be general academic vocabulary and can be extremely beneficial to students.

                Averil Coxhead created the list by examining numerous academic texts from various subjects to identify common words.

                She grouped the 570 words into 10 sub-lists based on their frequency, with sub-list 1 containing the most common words and sub-list 10 containing the least common.

                Each sub-list comprises either 60 or 30 words. While these words are prevalent in academic literature, they are not commonly used in everyday communication, which can make them challenging to learn.

                However, it is crucial for students to acquire these words, as they are necessary for comprehending and producing academic work at the university level.

                Becoming proficient in these words can simplify studying and lead to greater academic success.


                • Academic Word Sublists File

                  The Academic Word List (AWL) is a list of the most commonly used academic words in English, designed to help students improve their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills in scientific-academic contexts.

              • Course 3: How to use scientific platforms?

                • Course 4: How to use Moodle?

                  • Course 5: What is a Research Article?

                    • Course 6: What questions to ask to read efficiently a research article?

                      • questions to ask to understand research article Chat

                        this chat is for you students, to share the articles of your speciality that you want to read,

                        you will have the opportunity to work together, to share your comments, your points of views...

                        you are going to ask the questions that we've seen in the course and respond to them together...

                        you have to keep in mind that when you do this effort, to explain, to respond to questions, to searching for arguments... you are helping at first yourself to make things clear, you are learning also how to arguments on the scientific field... and by ananlysing the paper (by asking the questions) you will learn how scientific people write and present their works... without forgetting that you are using and learning scientific academic english...


                      • questions to ask to undersatand effectively a scientific paper File

                        The course "Questions to Ask in Order to Understand Effectively a Scientific Paper" is designed to teach students how to read and comprehend scientific papers in a more efficient and effective manner. The course focuses on identifying and asking critical questions that can help readers better understand the purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions of a scientific paper.

                        ... this course is for students who wants to improve their ability to read, understand, and critically evaluate scientific papers.


                    • Course 7: How to take notes when reading a research article?

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