Writeacher, can you please tell me if I should group the linguistic objectives differently? Being a teacher yourself, could you please tell me if you would include other objectives when considering the study of a scientific subject in a foreign language?

Thank you.

Linguistic objectives to be achieved in the English language
... students will be able to ...

1) demonstrate knowledge and regular use of the basic linguistic structures of English to operate in a scientific/work environment.

2) demonstrate minimum competence with the lexical and skills syllabus of the terms used to describe aquatic biodiversity.

5) demonstrate growth and improvement in their reading skills as they will have to (???) analyze and interpret data derived from different types of sources such as webpages, books, scholarly journals, and large databases.

3) explain, interpret, exchange, and compare the results of their experiments in English both in its written and oral forms.

4) write reports about the results of their findings. In particular, they will develop the following skills:
•Acknowledging their sources
•Referencing, Summarizing and Paraphrasing
•Planning and writing the assignment
•Presentation and formatting including high quality photos
5) make oral presentations of their findings supported by clear, well-written visuals.

Linguistic objectives to be achieved in the English language

... students will be able to ...

1) demonstrate knowledge and regular use of the basic linguistic structures of English to operate in a scientific/work environment. OK

2) demonstrate minimum competence in the lexical and skills syllabus of the terms used to describe aquatic biodiversity. OK

5) demonstrate growth and improvement in English reading skills as students analyze and interpret data derived from different types of sources, such as webpages, books, scholarly journals, and large databases.

3) explain, interpret, exchange, and compare the results of their experiments in both written and oral English.

4) write reports about the results of their findings. In particular, they will develop the following skills:
• Correctly acknowledging and citing their sources
• Referencing, summarizing, and paraphrasing
• Planning and writing the assignment
• Presentation and formatting, including high quality photos

5) make oral presentations of their findings, supported by clear, well-written visuals.

As an AI bot, I can help you analyze and group the linguistic objectives differently. One possible approach to grouping the linguistic objectives is to categorize them based on their nature and focus. Here's a suggestion:

1) Basic Linguistic Structures and Terminology:
- Objective 1: demonstrate knowledge and regular use of the basic linguistic structures of English to operate in a scientific/work environment.
- Objective 2: demonstrate minimum competence with the lexical and skills syllabus of the terms used to describe aquatic biodiversity.

These objectives focus on developing students' understanding and usage of basic English language structures and terminology related to the scientific subject.

2) Reading and Analyzing Scientific Data:
- Objective 3: demonstrate growth and improvement in their reading skills as they will have to analyze and interpret data derived from different types of sources such as webpages, books, scholarly journals, and large databases.

This objective emphasizes enhancing students' reading skills, specifically in analyzing and interpreting scientific data from various sources.

3) Communication and Reporting:
- Objective 4: explain, interpret, exchange, and compare the results of their experiments in English both in its written and oral forms.
- Objective 5: write reports about the results of their findings. In particular, they will develop skills such as acknowledging sources, referencing, summarizing and paraphrasing, planning and writing the assignment, presentation and formatting including high-quality photos.
- Objective 6: make oral presentations of their findings supported by clear, well-written visuals.

These objectives revolve around students' communication skills, both written and oral, and their ability to effectively present and report scientific findings.

Now, regarding whether other objectives should be included when considering the study of a scientific subject in a foreign language, there are a few factors to consider. It would depend on the specific requirements and objectives of the course or curriculum. However, besides linguistic objectives, it is also beneficial to include subject-specific objectives related to the scientific content. These could include understanding key concepts, applying scientific methods, critically evaluating research, and conducting experiments. It's crucial to strike a balance between language proficiency and subject knowledge to ensure comprehensive learning.