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Course Catalogue 2014 10 (choose 1) European Integration or European Business & Management or French Arts: Spotlight on WW1 or World Class Museums between Paris and Brussels or Expression et Civilisation Française or La France et son Cinéma In English: In French: Intensive French Language Program beginner, intermediate, advanced levels Lake of Love, Bruges The ESP program in Lille provides the complete package: excellent language classes, a variety of elective courses, and diverse extra-curricular activities, all offered in a welcoming environment where the staff are always attentive to student needs. Dr William Thompson, Associate Professor, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Memphis, USA Common Core 4 ECTS credits Elective 6 ECTS credits 40 hrs June 2 to 27, 2014 48 hrs

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Course Catalogue 201410

(choose 1)

European Integrationor

European Business & Managementor

French Arts: Spotlight on WW1or

World Class Museums between Paris and Brusselsor

Expression et Civilisation Françaiseor

La France et son Cinéma

In English:

In French:

Intensive French Language Programbeginner, intermediate, advanced levels

Lake of Love, Bruges

� The ESP program in Lilleprovides the complete package:excellent language classes, a variety of elective courses, and diverse extra-curricularactivities, all offered in awelcoming environment wherethe staff are always attentive tostudent needs. �

Dr William Thompson, Associate Professor, Assistant Dean,

College of Arts and Sciences, University of Memphis, USA

Common Core

4 ECTS credits

Elective

6 ECTS credits

40 hrs

June 2 to 27, 2014

48 hrs

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European IntegrationTeaching language: EnglishKey Words: Political Science, Law, European UnionPrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English.Content: The basics of the European integration process. The diversity of European memberstates. Political parties. Panorama of the European Union, history and major treaties. TheEuropean institutions. Current issues of the European Union. EU enlargement. Economic crisis.Multilingualism. Human rights and protection of minorities. Political, social and economicdynamics of Europe. Introduction to intercultural communication to better understand theEuropean people and culture and develop communication skills in an international setting.

European Business & ManagementTeaching language: EnglishKey Words: Business, Management, Human Resources, EuropePrerequisite:Understand and speak academic level English. No pre-requisite in terms of specificcourses. Students with either some knowledge or an interest in any of the following should beable to participate in the discussion: Economics, Political Science, Business and Management,Government Policy, Competitive Markets, Taxation and Public Goods.Content: The aim of this course is to give students some insight into the complexities of theEuropean environment. Competition and transparency of the European single market versusgroup of countries with different languages, histories, cultures and behaviours. Key issues ofdoing business in Europe in relation to the determining influences of the economy, institutionsand the culture of specific countries. Tax policies. Workers/Companies relationships in differentEU countries. Different marketing or advertising techniques within the European Marketcountries. Introduction to intercultural communication to better understand the Europeanpeople and culture and develop communication skills in an international setting.

French Arts: Spotlight on WW1Teaching language: EnglishKey Words: Literature, Cinema, Arts, European History, French CulturePrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English.Content: Identify and analyze the significant characteristics of French literature and cinema.General introduction to French Literature going from Renaissance, Ancien Régime, Revolution,Franco-Prussian War to Colonization (Camus). Overview of French cinema through a selectionof movies related to local history, with a particular focus on WW1 both as theme and - onecentury ago - as a pivotal point in cinema history. Emphasis will be put on how French cultureis revealed by material studied whether in literature or cinema. Introduction to interculturalcommunication to better understand the European people and culture and developcommunication skills in an international setting.

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World Class Museums between Paris and BrusselsTeaching language: EnglishKey Words: Arts, Culture, History Prerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English.Content: A general introduction to arts in France with a focus on the characteristics of arts inNorthern France and Belgium. The course will cover classic fine arts, design, fashion,architecture, and cultural history. An overview of arts history in Northern France and Belgium.Visits to Lille Fine Arts Museum (the 2nd largest museum in France), to Lille Modern ArtMuseum, to Hospice Comtesse (art history museum) and to La Piscine Museum (art decobuilding). The course is composed of site visits + 2 on-campus sessions. Introduction tointercultural communication to better understand the European people and culture and developcommunication skills in an international setting.

Expression & Civilisation Française Teaching language: French (70%) and English (30%)Key Words: Culture, literature, arts, French history, French societyPrerequisite: Understanding of French (Level A2+-B1) (see skills grid of the Council of Europe).Content:Découverte de la société française à travers des faits de société. Etude de documentsauthentiques (audio, vidéo, écrit, enquête réalisée par les étudiants). Thèmes étudiés : LaRépublique, les fêtes et traditions françaises, le système éducatif français, la société françaiseà travers le monde du travail, la protection sociale, la politique d’immigration, la francophonie.Développement des capacités d’expression en français. Introduction à la communicationinterculturelle pour mieux comprendre la culture européenne et améliorer sa capacité àcommuniquer dans un environnement international. See website for English translation.

La France et son CinémaTeaching language: French Key Words: Culture, arts, French history, CinemaPrerequisite: Understanding of French (Level B2) (see skills grid of the Council of Europe).Content: Cours d'introduction. Découverte du cinéma français à travers quelques-uns de sesfilms les plus représentatifs. Parcours du vingtième siècle. Cinéma muet, réalisme poétiquedes années 30, le cinéma français sous l'Occupation, le cinéma d'après-guerre, la NouvelleVague, le cinéma du look et le cinéma de banlieue. Etude de réalisateurs tels que : Feuillade,Renoir, Carné, Clouzot, Bresson, Truffaut, Godard, Varda, Tavernier... Vocabulaire spécifique àl'analyse filmique. Diverses approches théoriques (narratologie, psychanalyse, gender studies,étude générique, entre autres). Introduction à la communication interculturelle pour mieuxcomprendre la culture européenne et améliorer sa capacité à communiquer dans unenvironnement international. See website for English translation.

Our educational methods:

Interactive classes, study visits, group research,

debates, shared experiences, case studies

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French Intensive Language CourseTeaching language: French. In beginner level classes, some grammatical aspects may beexplained in English.Prerequisite: None. Courses are from beginner to advanced level. An initial 90 minute placementtest evaluates students’ linguistic skills including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing andlistening. A 10-minute interview with a member of the ICL-Clarife (centre of languages ofUniversité Catholique de Lille) assesses speaking ability. Following the placement test, thenumber of ability groups are determined by the total number of students, and are based on theCommon European Framework of Reference for Languages (more information on www.coe.int) Number of students per group: 15 to 20 studentsContent: The main objective of the course is to provide students with educational materials andresources (depending on the level) necessary for them to express themselves through a shortseries of expressions or easy sentences (daily life, asking questions, discussion on familiartopics, speaking in public, efficiently and fluently); to understand and use common expressions(understand what people say at different speed and with different accents, use traditionalpoliteness and welcome expressions); categorize information taken in a written document tobe able to use it; express their opinion and answer precise questions; better understand Frenchculture.Educational methods: The 5 linguistic skills are covered: listening, speaking, reading, writing andoral interaction. The educational method focuses on practice: grammatical exercises withmultiple examples and oral practice; dictation; listening to oral materials with increasinglydifficult characteristics; discussions, presentations and debates; role play; writing short essaysand summaries.

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� I came in with a good understandingof French grammar, but was stillstruggling to keep up to Frenchconversations. Since my arrival, I’veimproved to the point of being able tokeep a fast-paced conversation withFrench locals. �

Iain, USA

� This was my first time that I learntFrench and I really have learnt a lot andhave developed my French speaking aswell as writing skills. �

Mayank, India

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Course Catalogue 20148

(choose 1)

Introduction to Renewable Energies: a Focus on Solar Energy

or

Industrial Entrepreneurship in a Sustainable Economy

or

Ecology Versus Economy : Views from France, Europe and the World

Intensive French Language Programbeginner, intermediate, advanced levels

« introduction to Intercultural Communication »

� The ESP program in Lilleprovides the complete package:excellent language classes, a variety of elective courses, and diverse extra-curricularactivities, all offered in awelcoming environment wherethe staff are always attentive tostudent needs. �

Dr William Thompson, Associate Professor, Assistant Dean,

College of Arts and Sciences, University of Memphis, USA

Common Core

6 ECTS credits

Elective

3 ECTS credits

40 hrs

June 2 to 27, 2014

60 hrs

Combined with aFrench LanguageCourse

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Introduction to Renewable Energies : a Focus on Solar Energy Teaching language: EnglishPre-requisite: Understand and speak academic level English. Applicants should be 2nd yearstudents (or above) in BSc (Science subjects) or 2nd year students (or above) in BA (BusinessAdministration). Team work ability. Open mind, creativity and curiosity.Content: Introduction to Renewable Energies with a focus on solar energy on vehicles and inhousing. Study visits. Design of a model/small object to illustrate the use of solar energy. 4-week immersion period in a French company on request (extra fees, see below). Introductionto intercultural communication to better understand European people and culture and developcommunication skills in an international setting.

Industrial Entrepreneurship in a sustainable economy Teaching language: EnglishPrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English. Applicants should be 2nd yearstudents (or above) in BSc (Science subjects) or 2nd year students (or above) in BA (BusinessAdministration). Team work ability. Open mind, creativity and curiosity.Content: Open to both Engineering and Business students, this programme is a greatopportunity to work in a multi-competency and multi-cultural team and build in 4 weeks a fullpresentation of a new business start-up.The programme will bring knowledge, methodology and short experience in the different fieldsof a new business start-up : creativity, product/service concept, marketing, communication,business-model, legal, business plan, finance, ... Mixing students from Engineering andBusiness, the working teams will combine multiple competencies, allowing them to imaginea new product or service in the business of Sustainable Energies and Services. In 40 hours,students will have to prepare a full presentation to a jury. A significant part of the students willcome from Loyola ICAM College of Engineering from Chennai in India, which will increase theinternational dimension of the course.

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Immersion in a French Company

Enrich your experience with a 20-day immersion in a French company in France

in

July!For a complete academic and professio

nal experience, ICAM Engineering School -

Université Catholique de Lille, offer a unique opportunity to shadow a French

student

during his practical internship. You will be introduced to the company by your

buddy

and follow him in his internship work. Students may be assigned to companie

s all

over France.This extra course is available for studen

ts who have taken ICAM summer courses in

June and have therefore received appropriate French and intercultural prepara

tion. 3

ECTS credits.+950 € incl. homestay with the French st

udent, breakfast on weekdays and

administrative fees. Specific registration before 15 March 2014 (10 places available).

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Ecology versus Economy: Views from France, Europe and the WorldTeaching language: EnglishPrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level EnglishContent: This course is an introduction to the economic and managerial aspects of Ecology andto how industries can influence their R&D and production to make greener products(production, localization, means of transportation, salary distribution). The course will start bydefining sustainable development and the reasons for industries and businesses to integrategreen concepts in their development. It will address the costs borne by industries wanting tohave an environmentally-friendly profile. This course will also address the role of publicauthorities and international organizations such as the United Nations Organization and theEuropean Union. Several French case studies such as like green management in an urban areaand in agricultural areas and promotion of green transportation will be included.

� It has changed my worldview. It will help in a professionalsetting in adapting andinteracting with different culturesand people with differentpersonalities. �

Stephan, USA

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French Intensive Language CourseTeaching language: French. In beginner level classes, some grammatical aspects may beexplained in English.Prerequisite: None. Courses are from beginner to advanced level. An initial 90 minute placementtest evaluates students’ linguistic skills including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing andlistening. A 10-minute interview with a member of the ICL-Clarife (centre of languages ofUniversité Catholique de Lille) assesses speaking ability. Following the placement test, thenumber of ability groups are determined by the total number of students, and are based on theCommon European Framework of Reference for Languages (more information on www.coe.int) Number of students per group: 15 to 20 studentsContent: The main objective of the course is to provide students with educational materials andresources (depending on the level) necessary for them to express themselves through a shortseries of expressions or easy sentences (daily life, asking questions, discussion on familiartopics, speaking in public, efficiently and fluently); to understand and use common expressions(understand what people say at different speed and with different accents, use traditionalpoliteness and welcome expressions); categorize information taken in a written document tobe able to use it; express their opinion and answer precise questions; better understand Frenchculture.Educational methods: The 5 linguistic skills are covered: listening, speaking, reading, writing andoral interaction. The educational method focuses on practice: grammatical exercises withmultiple examples and oral practice; dictation; listening to oral materials with increasinglydifficult characteristics; discussions, presentations and debates; role play; writing short essaysand summaries.

Introduction to Intercultural CommunicationTeaching language: EnglishPrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level EnglishContent: All students taking part in the June European Summer Program take part in anintroductory course on Intercultural Communication. They are mixed with French andinternational students to learn about the notion of culture and how to effectively live and learnin diverse cultural environments. Students learn how to recognize the influence of “culturalsoftware” on someone’s attitudes, behaviors and communication styles. Taught through a mixof discussion and interactive, experiential activities, the course focuses on some of thefundamental cross-cultural differences in communication, ways of working and interacting. Itenables students to discover their own “cultural blueprints” and lends them practical tools foreffective intercultural interactions in their future professional lives.

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Course Catalogue 201414

(choose 1)

European Studiesor

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Developmentor

In Flanders Fields: The Great War in French Culture and Historyor

Tourism and World Class Museums between Paris and Brusselsor

Managing Communication Projects in Franceor

La France et son Cinémaor

French Conversation

Intensive French Language Program beginner, intermediate, advanced levels

Common core

4 ECTS credits

Elective

6 ECTS credits

June 30 to July 25, 2014

48 hrs

40 hrs

� ESP organized by UniversiteCatholique de Lille is one of thebest organized summerprograms we have sent ourstudents to. The well-structuredcourse content matches UIC’sliberal art curriculum well. Thediverse student composition inthe program enriches ourstudents study abroadexperience. �

Mei Li, Study Abroad Coordinator,

International Development Office,United International College (UIC),

Beijing Normal University - Hong KongBaptist University, China

In English:

In French:

Pedestrian Streets, Lille

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European Studies Teaching language: EnglishKey Words: Political Science, Law, European HistoryPrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English.Content: Introduction to the European Union. Overview of the European Union, history and majortreaties. The European institutions. Current issues of the European Union (multilingualism,regionalism, education, politics, the European Common market, European way of life). Currentchallenges faced by the EU both within its member states and in the world. Introduction tointercultural communication to better understand the European people and culture and developcommunication skills in an international setting.

Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainable Development Teaching language: English Key Words: Business, Sustainable Development, Ethics, ManagementPrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English.Content: Ethical issues raised by the development and evolution of international businesspractices. Roles and responsibilities of multinational corporations and corporate managers.Responsibilities of corporations in their relations with public authorities, NGOs and others.Themes covered will include: stakeholder and shareholder capitalism; corporate socialresponsibility; corporate citizenship; international business and human rights; ethics andeconomics of sustainability. Introduction to intercultural communication to better understandthe European people and culture and develop communication skills in an international setting.

In Flanders Fields: The Great War in French Culture and HistoryTeaching language: EnglishKey Words: European History, Peace Studies, Film Studies, French Culture and SocietyPrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English.Content: Introduction to WW1 through history and culture, one century later. Visits of battlefieldsand monuments in the Lille region, such as the Australian War Memorial and Military Cemeteryat Fromelles, the Vimy Ridge Canadian Memorial and In Flanders Fields Museum. Influence ofWW1 in the development of French Arts with a specific focus on cinema. Influence of WW1 inlocal culture and regional development. Introduction to intercultural communication to betterunderstand the European people and culture and develop communication skills in aninternational setting.

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Tourism and World Class Museums between Paris and BrusselsTeaching language: EnglishKey Words: Arts, Culture, History Prerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English.Content: A general introduction to arts in France with a focus on the characteristics of arts inNorthern France and Belgium. The course will cover classic fine arts, design, fashion,architecture, and cultural history. An overview of arts history in Northern France and Belgium.Visits to Lille Fine Arts Museum (the 2nd largest museum in France), to Lille Modern ArtMuseum, to Hospice Comtesse (art history museum) and to La Piscine Museum (art decobuilding). The course is composed of site visits + 2 on-campus sessions. Introduction tointercultural communication to better understand the European people and culture and developcommunication skills in an international setting.

Managing Communication Projects in France Teaching language: EnglishKey Words: Communication, Project Management, Economy and Management.Prerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English. Some background incommunication may be a plus but the course is self-contained.Content: Presentation of the business of communication in France. Overview of Frenchcommunication agencies (actors, competitors, budget, business market, business plan,customers/providers…). Managing a communication project. Current targets and challengesof communication companies. Intercultural aspects of communication strategies. Work as ateam on a case study in a French/international setting. Introduction to interculturalcommunication to better understand European culture and develop communication skills inan international setting.

Courses with students from all over the world

The European Summer Program brings together students from all over the world.

Students are mixed in the same courses and some French students may also join

them for an even more international academic experience!

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La France et son CinémaTeaching language: French Key Words: Culture, Arts, French History, CinemaPrerequisite: Understanding of French (Level B2) (see skills grid of the Council of Europe).Content: Cours d'introduction. Découverte du cinéma français à travers quelques-uns de sesfilms les plus représentatifs. Parcours du vingtième siècle. Cinéma muet, réalisme poétiquedes années 30, le cinéma français sous l'Occupation, le cinéma d'après-guerre, la NouvelleVague, le cinéma du look et le cinéma de banlieue. Etude de réalisateurs tels que : Feuillade,Renoir, Carné, Clouzot, Bresson, Truffaut, Godard, Varda, Tavernier... Vocabulaire spécifique àl'analyse filmique. Diverses approches théoriques (narratologie, psychanalyse, gender studies,étude générique, entre autres). Introduction à la communication interculturelle pour mieuxcomprendre la culture européenne et améliorer sa capacité à communiquer dans unenvironnement international. See website for English translation.

French Conversation Teaching language: EnglishLimited capacity: 12 students maximumKey Words: French Language, French ConversationPrerequisite: Level A2 to B1 recommended (see skills grid of the Council of Europe).Content: Acquire confidence when speaking in various situations, become more spontaneous,more precise and effective when communicating in French. Adapt to situations as well as tothe interlocutor. Increase linguistic resources through targeted language practice. Practiceidiomatic expressions appropriate to age and context. Improve diction and intonation. Buildawareness of non-verbal communication. Introduction to intercultural communication to betterunderstand the European people and culture and develop communication skills in aninternational setting.

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� It has changed my worldview. It will help in a professionalsetting in adapting andinteracting with different culturesand people with differentpersonalities. �

Stephan, USA

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French Intensive Language Course Teaching language: French. In beginner level classes, some grammatical aspects may beexplained in English.Prerequisite:None. Courses are from beginner to advanced level. An initial 1h30 placement testevaluates students’ linguistic skills including grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing and listening.A 10-minute interview with a member of the ICL-Clarife (centre of languages of UniversiteCatholique de Lille) assesses speaking ability. Following the placement test, the number oflevel groups are determined depending on total number of students, and are based on theCommon European Framework of Reference for Languages (more information on www.coe.int) Number of students per group: 15 to 20 studentsContent: The main objective of the course is to provide students with educational materials andresources (depending on the level) necessary for them to express themselves through a shortseries of expressions or easy sentences (daily life, asking questions, discussion on familiar topics,speaking in public, efficiently and fluently); to understand and use common expressions(understand what people say at different speed and with different accents, use traditionalpoliteness and welcome expressions); categorize information taken in a written document to beable to use it; express their opinion and answer precise questions; better understand Frenchculture.Educational methods: The 5 linguistic skills are covered: listening, speaking, reading, writing andoral interaction. The educational method focuses on practice: grammatical exercises withmultiple examples and oral practice; dictation; listening to oral materials with increasinglydifficult characteristics; discussions, presentations and debates; role play; writing short essaysand summaries.

� I didn’t speak any French, so the program helped meunderstand the basics of Frenchand know how to ask for thenecessities to live in France. �

Alheli, Mexico

� I have taken French allthrough high school, but let itdrop off and it has gotten rusty.Lille and the ESP has brought allof it back and more. �

Kyle, Canada

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(choose 1)

Current Practices in Renewable Energyor

Color Your Worldor

Solar Home Design or

Green IT and IP Networking of the Futureor

Cybersecurity

Engineering Design: From Pencil to Product

Common core

3 ECTS credits

Elective

3 ECTS credits

June 30 to July 25, 2014

40 hrs

40 hrs

� ESP organized by UniversiteCatholique de Lille is one of thebest organized summerprograms we have sent ourstudents to. The well-structuredcourse content matches UIC’sliberal art curriculum well. Thediverse student composition inthe program enriches ourstudents study abroadexperience. �

Mei Li, Study Abroad Coordinator,

International Development Office,United International College (UIC),

Beijing Normal University - Hong KongBaptist University, China

Program all taught in English

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Current Practices in Renewable Energy Teaching language: EnglishPrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English. Physics and calculus. Engineering,social science and science students are the general audience for this course.Content: Review both the scientific background and technological potential of renewable energy.Describe/illustrate basic scientific/technological concepts of the main renewable energygeneration techniques such as solar, biomass, hydro and wind. Main sources of energy andtheir primary applications in the world. Challenges and problems associated with the use ofvarious energy sources, including fossil fuels, with regard to future supply and the environment.The social, economical, environmental, theoretical and technological background of renewableenergy generation. Integration of renewable energy sources into a domestic environment usingintelligent control. Successfully propose a technically/economically sound methodology togenerate renewable energy for underdeveloped countries. Visit renewable energy generationsites in France. Work on a project as part of a team.

Color Your World Teaching language: EnglishPrerequisite:None (CV and transcripts will be attached to the application to target student levels).Understand and speak academic level English.Content: What is your favourite colour? Romantic lighting? Have you ever wondered why abutterfly is blue, or why the sky…? Do you or anyone you know have trouble distinguishingcolours? Or maybe you are looking at a career using colour? Colour science is a fun and excitingfield which touches many subjects: vision, dyeing, painting and printing, display, lighting, food,cosmetics, nature… The course will propose a definition of colour before learning about lightmeasurement and colour control. Through practical work, students will use colourmeasurement instruments, protocols and consideration and will study samples.

Solar Home DesignTeaching language: EnglishPrerequisite:None (CV and transcripts will be attached to the application to target student levels).Understand and speak academic level English.Course Description: Students will research technologies and design approaches relevant to solarpowered homes. The discussions will be based around the design of a house for the SolarDecathlon competition. Topics may include capture and use of solar thermal energy, conversionof solar energy to electricity, and passive solar home design. Available and emergingtechnologies will be investigated, and analysis tools will be used to compare options. Otheraspects of house design, such as windows, lighting, and appliance choice will also beexamined, as well as architecture and system level design.

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Our educational methods:

Interactive classes, study visits, group research,

debates, shared experiences, case studies

in collaboration with Santa Clara University

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Green IT and IP Networking of the FutureTeaching language: EnglishPrerequisite: Basic UNIX usage - Basic Operating System understanding - Basic networkknowledge including IPv4 addresses, masks and routingCourse description: The course is based on the vision that, in the future, information systemswill rely more and more on virtual environments as sustainable development limits the use ofmachines and finite resources. The course therefore aims to make students aware of theadvantages of creating virtual environments. It will give students an overview of how virtualenvironments are used in real life activities. It will focus on the IPv6 protocol used in modernnetworks and its differences with IPv4. Students will learn how to configure a computer in anIPv6 network and a dual-stack computer. Students will also learn how to create Virtual Machinesand install operating systems in a Virtual Machine. In a vision to develop Green IT amongstfuture computer analysts, the course will teach how to configure virtual environments toperform tests, how to create server farms, and how to administer Virtual Environments.

Cybersecurity Teaching language: EnglishPrerequisite:Mathematics: familiarity with polynomials, integers and vectors. Computer science:Basic programming skills Course description: In a digital world where we continuously use connected devices, privacy,data security and integrity have becomevery sensitive topics. This course willdescribe how mathematics is used toenforce adapted security levels providingtheoretical approach as well as lab work.Based on math theories, students willlearn how to evaluate cryptographic andintegrity checking solutions andimplement basic cryptographyalgorithms. You will also be able tounderstand the foundations of today andtomorrow’s web security approachesincluding the digital signatures of digitalcontents.

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Engineering Design: from Pencil to Product Teaching language: EnglishPrerequisite: Understand and speak academic level English. No background in projectmanagement is required.Content: Planning and management of small and medium projects. Problem solving.Communication. Reflect on how to define real needs, how to anticipate and analyze, and howto identify necessary skills. How to organize projects in steps, plan resources, manage projectparameters and communicate with partners. Suitable tools to manage a project efficiently. Howto build solutions to solve a problem.

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Some of our Faculty Members

Abdel Aitouche, PhDHEI - Université Catholique de Lille Speciality: Automatic Control, FuzzyLogic, Fault Diagnosis & TolerantControl

Julie Boulenguez, PhDHEI - Université Catholique de LilleSpeciality: Physics

Grant Douglas, MPhilUniversité Catholique de LilleSpeciality: Intercultural Studies

Emmanuel Druon, PhDISEN – Université Catholique de LilleSpeciality: Computer Science

Christophe Pennel, MengICAM – Université Catholique deLilleSpeciality : Mechanical Engineering

Hiva Shamsborhan, PhDICAM – Université Catholique deLilleSpeciality : Mechanical Engineering

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