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LANG0038-1

English

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Duration :60h Th
Credits/ECTS :
1st year of a Bachelor's degree in engineering sciences, civil ingineer in architecture orientation5
1st year of a Bachelor's degree in civil ingeneering sciences, civil ingeneer orientation5
Holder(s) :ISLV
Course contents : The course includes the following:

  • Grammatical revision and consolidation exercises
  • Scientific texts
  • Exam-format writing exercises (summaries, definitions, descriptions, presenting arguments ...)
The purposes and assessment criteria of the course for students in architecture are similar. The course book, however, is quite different as it serves to introduce the basic vocabulary of architecture.
Course objective : The dual purpose of the course is (a) to consolidate and extend the students' general language understanding and use, and (b) to introduce the specific features of scientific English (vocabulary and grammar). This is done in the four language skills, namely speaking, reading, listening and writing.
Prerequisites : Considering its objectives, the course cannot be seen as an introduction to the basics of the English language. Therefore, it is vital for anyone taking the course to have a basic grounding in general English language and grammar (intermediate level).
Workshops : Compulsory oral presentations and written assignments (essays, summaries etc.) will allow students to develop their language abilities individually by doing exam-format tasks. Several self-assessment tests and mock exams will also be held in the course of the year.
Organization :
  • The in-class course is taught to 25 to 35 students for two hours every week (60 hours in all).
  • Students are asked to prepare the Units each week. Such preparation work varies in time depending on the students' previous knowledge.
  • Regular attendance and active participation are essential and taken into account in the final grade.
Written notes :
  • Coursebook in two volumes : English Level A (Engineers) and Grammar.
  • Students can also buy the Grammaire de Base de l'Anglais (with exercises and key) written in French. It is available at Intercopy.
Assessment : Continuous assessment of progress (class participation & written tasks). Similar written exams in June and August (scientific vocabulary, reading comprehension and grammar Multiple Choice Tests + writing tasks).

The papers handed in during the year will be corrected, marked and handed back. They will be assessed according to a number of criteria including their content and internal cohesion, the accuracy of grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation, and the range of vocabulary and structure.

These marks are included in the final grade.
Contacts : Dr Christine BOUVY - cbouvy@ulg.ac.be - ISLV
Remarks : Students can train on-line. To do so, simply log on to http://www.ulg.ac.be/islvle. Click on travaux pratiques and Anglais and type in student and olec as password.

The website contains several exams and their key.




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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