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| LGER0007-1 | English Language I
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 60h Pr |
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| Holder(s) : | Bénédicte Ledent |
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| Language : | Langue anglaise |
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| Course contents : | Although theory and practice cannot be dissociated in language learning, they will be covered separately, for the sake of organization.
(1) Lectures : the main grammar areas (the use of articles, tenses, auxiliaries, etc.) will be taught and discussed systematically, without losing sight of actual language use. The course will rest on a reasoned approach to grammar (comparative and inductive approach), which will enable students to play an active part in, and therefore optimize, their learning.
(2) Reading and discussion of non-literary texts (press articles) which will be examined in interactive classes with a special emphasis on language awareness, especially of the characteristics of contemporary English and the logical structure of the text.
(3) Practicals : (a) written : translations (dealing with specific grammar areas) and sentences to fill in. Writing exercises will also be available on computer.
(b) oral : conversation classes (small groups) to improve fluency.
In addition to this work done in class, students also have to work on their own. Such self-study is of the utmost importance and should be done on a daily basis. It includes :
- Preparing the grammar chapters discussed in class ;
- Preparing the written exercises (which implies the use of the English-French/French-English dictionary) and of the texts (English-English dictionary).
- Systematic vocabulary learning in Word Routes (Cambridge University Press).
- Daily listening comprehension practice, by listening to BBC Radio 4, for example. We recommend that students record then transcribe interesting programmes (with the help of a dictionary).
- Systematic study of English pronunciation (stress, spelling and pronunciation, etc.) and of the international phonetic system.
- Reading the English-speaking press as much as possible. Many papers are now accessible on-line. |
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| Course objective : | To bring students to an advanced level of proficiency in English, both oral and written (emphasis on the four language skills). Involving as it does both fluency and accuracy, the targeted command of English will not only imply an in-depth study of English grammar and vocabulary, but also the ability to use the language effectively and understand its cultural dimensions. |
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| Prerequisites : | A good knowledge of English. |
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| Workshops : | See above |
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| Organization : | Duration: 30 h th. + 45 h ex. (first and second semesters).
Location : A1 and A2. Schedule: Theory: Monday 3-4; Exercises: Wednesday 9-10 and 12-13 (first semester) and Tuesday 15-17 (second semester). |
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| Written notes : | Lecture notes and exercises will be sold at the start of the academic year. We will also use the following books :
Grammar books :
Martin Hewings, Advanced Grammar in Use, Cambridge, second edition, 2005.
S. Berland-Delépine, La grammaire anglaise de l'étudiant, nouvelle édition 1995, Ophrys.
Vocabulary : Cambridge Word Routes, Anglais-Français : Lexique thématique de l'anglais courant, Cambridge University Press, 1994.
Pronunciation : Jean Tardieu, Anglais, Prononciation, 1989, Presses Pocket.
Dictionaries :
- Bilingual: Robert & Collins Senior, anglais-français, français-anglais, 1998.
- Monolingual: Collins Cobuild Dictionary, HarperCollins, 2000. |
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| Assessment : | Three written tests are organized during the year, one of which at the very beginning. The results of these tests, together with personalized comments, enable students to assess themselves and therefore to remedy their weaknesses, if any.
The final exam is both written and oral. For the written exam, students must be able to :
- make a correct translation into English of simple sentences containing some of the grammatical items studied in class ;
- understand a press article, sum it up in English or answer question on its content ;
For the oral exam, they must be able to :
- understand an "oral" text (listening comprehension);
- speak fluently and correctly on the themes covered in a file of texts (s)he has put together (to be handed in in April ). |
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| Contacts : | Teacher in charge of the course
Bénédicte LEDENT, chargée de cours
Département de Langues et littératures germaniques
Place Cockerill, 3-5
B-4000 Liège
Tel. 04 366 54 39 - Fax 04 366 57 21
E-mail: B.Ledent@ulg.ac.be
Assistants
Daria TUNCA and Imen NAJAR
Tél. 04.366.53.44
Lecturer
Eriks USKALIS
Tél. 04.366.54.37
Secretary
Nathalie KLEIN
Tél. 04.366.53.96 |
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| Remarks : | See above |
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