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  • Généralités

    • University work 1(UW1)

      Prepared by: Dr GHERIB Teldja

       Academic Year: 2025/2026

       Course Title:  University work 1

      Teaching Unit: Methodology

      Target Audience: 1st year LMD students of MIAG

      Coefficient: 02

       Credits: 02

       Average Teaching Hours: 18 hours (12 weeks)

      Number of Sessions per Week: 1 sessions ( of one hour and a half per week)

        Course Delivery Modality : Course

      Teaching mode:   Elearning (80%),  Face to face mode (20%).

      Assessment mode: Exam .

      Semester: S1
      Schedule and Location:       Sunday at 14:00 en ligne

  • Section 1

    You can join the online session through this link every Sunday at 15h45 p.m. Thank you.

    UW 1
    Sunday, October 26 · 3:45 – 5:15am
    Time zone: Africa/Algiers
    Google Meet joining info
    Video call link: https://meet.google.com/imm-ucff-hng

    • Communication Guidelines

      Questions about the course must be posted on the Moodle forum so all students can benefit from the answers.

      Responses will be provided within 48 hours.
      Email (gheribinfo@yahoo.fr) is for urgent matters only, such as platform access issues.
      Replies via email are also given within 48 hours, except in exceptional cases.
      Office hours: Wednesday and Thursday, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

    • Course Content

    • Objectives

      • Objectifs Page

        By the end of this course, students will be able to:

        • Define key concepts of the LMD system (Licence, Master, Doctorate, credits, capitalisation, compensation);

        • Explain the structure, principles, and goals of the LMD system, especially in the Algerian context;

        • Identify essential academic skills for university success (strategic reading, note-taking, information search, etc.);

        • Distinguish between types of sources (academic vs. non-academic) and reading strategies (skimming, scanning, deep reading);

        • Apply research tools and methods (Boolean operators, search equations, platforms like Pascal & Francis);

        • Interpret academic results using rules for UE validation and average calculation;

        • Evaluate the quality and relevance of sources used in academic work;

        • Construct a research approach based on a given topic (problem statement, keywords, search equation);

        • Develop an autonomous, critical, and responsible attitude toward university work.

    • Prerequisites

      To ensure successful participation and comprehension in this course, students are expected to meet the following prerequisites:

      1. Educational Background:
      Successful completion of secondary education (Baccalaureate or equivalent).
      General understanding of school-based learning environments and basic academic structure.
      2. Study Skills:
      Ability to manage time effectively and take responsibility for independent learning.
      Familiarity with basic learning techniques such as note-taking, summarizing, and reviewing.
      3. Digital Literacy:
      Basic proficiency in using computers and accessing the internet.
      Ability to navigate educational platforms (e.g., email, Moodle, or similar).
      4. Communication and Participation:
      Willingness to engage in class discussions and collaborate with peers.
      Openness to guidance, feedback, and constructive communication within an academic setting.
      5. Personal Attitude:
      Motivation to adapt to university life and a new learning environment.
      Respect for academic integrity, university values, and institutional rules.

      • Prerequisite Test

        This test is intended to assess foundational knowledge and skills needed to successfully engage with the content of this course. It helps students and instructors identify areas that may require reinforcement before beginning formal instruction.

      • Let's discuss our course

      • PART1: LMD training system

        • By the end of this lecture, learners will be able to:

          • Provide an accurate picture of the higher educational system in Algeria.
          • Develop a deep understanding of the LMD system constituents and its objectives.
          • Explanation of terms: field, department and specialization
          • Define the meaning of credits. credit, coefficients, individual work
          • Distinguish between the four teaching units and their corresponding credits.
          • Differentiate between the types of classes at university.
          • Identify the success criteria at university and the evaluation procedure within the LMD system 

      • Let us learn more about the LMD system.

      • Videoconferencing

        • Activities & Evaluation

          • TD1 Fichier

            🎯 Objectives:

            • Describe the structure and goals of the LMD system

            • Distinguish between the three academic cycles (License, Master, Doctorate)

             

          • TD2 Fichier

            🎯 Objectives:

            • Explain the concept of credits, coefficients, and teaching units (UE)

            • Apply validation rules (capitalization/compensation) through problem-solving

            •Exercise: Average Calculation and Semester Validation (LMD System)

        • Group Discussion

          • FORUM-PART1

            Why do you think the LMD system was implemented? What are its advantages for students?
            each group to list at least 3 ideas and share them.

        • GLOSSARY

          • glossary Glossaire

            Glossary of 

            Part 1: LMD System

             • LMD System: A higher education system structured into three levels: Licence (Bachelor), Master, and Doctorate.

            • Licence: The first academic cycle, lasting 3 years and requiring 180 ECTS credits.

            • Master: The second academic cycle, 2 years after the Licence, requiring 120 additional credits.

            • Doctorate: The third academic cycle, focused on research, generally requiring 3+ years after a Master.

            • Credits (ECTS): A unit measuring the student’s workload; one semester equals 30 credits.

            • Teaching Unit (UE): A module grouping related subjects. Includes UEF, UEM, UET, and UED.

            • UEF (Fundamental): Covers the core disciplinary knowledge of a programme.

            • UEM (Methodological): Supports the student’s ability to work independently (e.g. methods, tools).

            • UET (Transversal): Provides cross-disciplinary knowledge (e.g. languages, ICT).

            • UED (Discovery): Introduces students to other disciplines or allows reorientation.

            • Capitalisation: The process of retaining validated modules or units for future credit.

            • Compensation: A rule allowing lower grades in some modules to be offset by higher ones in others.

            • Semester: Half of an academic year; 2 semesters per year.

            • Coefficient: A weight assigned to a module, indicating its importance in the average calculation.

            • Domain / Field / Specialization: Progressive academic paths that define a student's focus area.

        • TEST 1

          • TEST-PART1

            Fill-in-the-Gaps Exercises – LMD System

        • References

          • 📘 References for Part 1 – LMD System 

            1. Benghabrit-Remaoun, N., & Rabahi-Senouci, Z. (2009). The LMD system in Algeria: From necessary illusion to chosen opportunity. CODESRIA.
              [Original in French, translated title]

            2. Himri, F., & Chennouf, S. (2024). The LMD reform in Maghreb countries: A comparative analysis of its implementation in Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 18(12), 2891–2905.

            3. Altbach, P. G., Reisberg, L., & Rumbley, L. E. (2019). Trends in global higher education: Tracking an academic revolution. UNESCO Publishing.
              https://unesdoc.unesco.org

            4. European Commission. (2023). European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and Bologna Process Overview. Retrieved from https://education.ec.europa.eu/

        • Part2: Training on university work techniques

          • CONTENTS

            1. Using research methods and technological applications in study and research
            2. Preparing a reading sheet and summarizing lessons
            3. Preparing and presenting works using specialized applications

        • Course Objectives

          • By the end of this course, the student will be able to:

            1. Identify different types of academic information sources and their purposes (books, journals, encyclopedias, websites, etc.).

            2. Understand the benefits of using digital tools in academic research and study.

            3. Apply reading techniques (skimming, scanning) and use digital tools to organize information.

            4. Analyze texts to extract main and supporting ideas.

            5. Evaluate the reliability and relevance of various academic sources.

            6. Create reading sheets and clear, well-structured summaries to support study and academic writing.


        • videoconferencing

        • Training on university work techniques

          Download the complete course titled 'Training on university work techniques'.

        • DISCUSSION

          • FORUM-PART2

            How would you organize your research and study process using these tools and techniques

        • Activities & Evaluation

          • TD1 Fichier

               Applying Reading Techniques and Summarization

            🎯 Objective:

            To practice skimming, scanning, and summarizing using a short academic text.
          • TD2 Fichier

            Evaluate a Source Using a Reliability Grid

            🎯 Objective:

            To critically assess an information source using academic evaluation criteria.

        • TEST2

        • GLOSSARY

          • GLOSSARY Glossaire

             GLOSSARY OF 

            Part 2: University Work Techniques

            • Academic Reading: Reading with a purpose, using strategies like skimming and scanning to extract information.

            • Skimming: Quick reading to grasp the general meaning or main idea of a text.

            • Scanning: Searching through text to locate specific information or keywords.

            • Summarizing: Condensing a text by expressing only the main ideas in one's own words.

            • Paraphrasing: Rewriting a specific idea from a text using different words and structure.

            • Source Evaluation: Assessing a source for its authority, accuracy, currency, and objectivity.

            • Digital Literacy: The ability to use digital tools to find, evaluate, and communicate information.

            • Information Source: Any material (e.g., books, journals, websites) that provides data or knowledge.

            • Note-taking: Recording important information during reading or lectures for future use.

            • Reading Sheet: A structured summary tool used to collect key points and ideas from a reading.

            • Library Catalog: A digital or physical tool used to locate materials within a library collection.

            • Reference Management Tool: Software used to manage bibliographies (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley).

            • Academic Summary: A brief, objective version of a text focused on main arguments and structure.

            • Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze and evaluate ideas logically and objectively.