This course would not only provide students with vocabulary and insights into various branches of engineering (chemical, civil, computer, etc.) but also encourage critical thinking about the ethical, social, and cultural aspects of the engineering profession. Engineering in Films invites students to explore the world of engineering through iconic films. From the wartime challenges of Oppenheimer to the brilliance of Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. Teacher-led in the beginning, students will gradually take over, in a benign way of course, and lead their own interactive workshop, following certain guidelines and use their creativity. (Continuous assessment).
- Gestionnaire: Durbec Valérie
- Gestionnaire: Kehoe Bridget
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts that shape our interconnected world. Throughout the sessions, you will develop some understanding of key geopolitical and IR concepts through exercises of written comprehension, spoken comprehension and discussion. Each class will focus on a different theme, which are all more or less intertwined. Engagement in interactive learning is a key aspect of this course, involving presentations and discussions in workshops. The structure involves two-hour sessions featuring a 10/15-minute presentation from students at the beginning of each course.
Along with the presentations, the course includes an examination assessing written expression, reading comprehension, and oral comprehension. These final evaluations aim to gauge your mastery of the course material and your ability to articulate informed perspectives on global issues.
- Gestionnaire: Durbec Valérie
- Gestionnaire: Touret Steve
The smartphone, tablet or computer you are reading this on is a good symbol of globalisation. It was designed in one country, assembled in another, and the components in it will themselves have been designed and built in many other countries; it is an international collaborative effort. Moreover, it shows just how far globalisation is part of your everyday life, and will influence your working life and life in general. For example, if you want to manufacture devices like the one you are using, you won’t be staying in France, although you may be if you design them. Globalisation has losers as well as winners, and we’ll be paying especial attention to the former as you will be less familiar with their arguments. The course looks at the origins of globalisation, the pros and cons seen from both sides, international trade agreements & attempts to manipulate markets, taxation issues and the future of globalisation. The objective is twofold: to give you a better understanding of the world around you and also to equip you with the basic knowledge you will need to survive in the global workplace.
Continuous assessment: A recorded oral answer to a question, a short written dossier & a longer oral presentation to the group on the subject of the dossier.
On Wednesdays only
- Gestionnaire: Airey John
- Gestionnaire: Durbec Valérie
The module will focus on primarily American films involving criminal behavior. We will study together a selection of films from “American Noir” and / or “Neo-noir” in the twentieth century as well as a few more recent films. Students are encouraged to watch the films in class and outside of class and discuss them together analytically and thematically. Other activities will include listening to podcasts about crime and reading short texts. Evaluation will be through continuous assessment - oral presentations, individual, in class written work, as well as written homework.
- Gestionnaire: Durbec Valérie
- Gestionnaire: Kobliska Michael
In this course, we’ll deal with some current issues, such as poverty, racism, gender discrimination and a lot more using all sorts of course materials such as text, audio and video documents. But we’ll also focus on the TV shows a lot of us love watching and see how series, directors and actors/actresses tackle real social issues. We’ll see how these shows are sometimes a way to raise awareness among their viewers.
(Continuous assessment)
- Gestionnaire: Durbec Valérie
Journalism and reporting have experienced major changes in the recent years, especially with the development of new technology, allowing citizen journalism to prevail and the emergence of fake news to be more apparent in social media. So what are the different types of journalism & how objective are they?
We will look at the history of journalism and the impact it has had on our lives and you will do your own report (written, recorded & filmed) in small groups on a subject of your choice.
Evaluation will be through continuous assessment (written/oral/comprehension).
- Gestionnaire: Atkinson Patrick
- Gestionnaire: Durbec Valérie