Communication Techniques and Scientific English

This course describes the methodology used by life science researchers to communicate the results of their experiments, both in writing and orally. As English is the common language of international researchers, a large part of this course is taught in English.

Written communication is addressed through the study of the (macro) structure of a research article and an examination of the publication process in scientific journals. Several elements of written structure (micro) are examined in order to understand the differences between scientific English and literary English: clarity, cohesion, and coherence.

These studies are supplemented by a supervised project during the semester, in which students are required to analyze a research article recently published in scientific literature and transcribe it in the form of an oral presentation (conference) in English.

- analytical understanding of a scientific article whose subject is selected according to the course of study.

- Organize and structure a slide show logically, following the instructions for scientific presentations at international conferences in English.

- acquire the ability to comment in a reasoned manner and present perspectives.

- ability to work in a team.

- ability to communicate in English

- ability to communicate orally

- ability to manage work within a timeframe

Good knowledge of English