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| LANG0930-1 | English (Level E)
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Psychological Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 3 |
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| Master in Psychology, professional focus in social, work and organizations psychology, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 3 |
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| Master in Psychology, Professional Focus in Clinical Psychology : Psychotherapeutic Process and Change, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 3 |
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| Master in Psychology, Professional Focus in Clinical Psychology : Cognitive-Behavioural Psychotherapeutic Approach, Clin, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 3 |
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| Master in Psychology, Professional Focus in Cognitive and Behavioural Neurosciences, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 3 |
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| Master en sciences psychologiques, à finalité spécialisée en psychologie clinique, 2nd year | | Toute l'année | | 3 |
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| Lecturer : | Clara Brereton, ISLV |
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| Coordinator : | Clara Brereton |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| In-class course (30 hours)
The course is based on the study book "English for Psychology Students, Advanced Level" and includes the following:
- reading comprehension of longer authentic English texts dealing with psychology-related topics
- speaking and communication activities: oral presentations, debates, discussions
- further study of the psychology-related vocabulary
- listening comprehension activities based on audio recordings dealing with psychological issues
- developing a better understanding of different characteristics of academic writing
- studying grammatical nuances in written speech for a more profound understanding of texts as well as further reproduction |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- write a clear, smoothly-flowing text with an appropriate style and a logical structure;
- present a clear and smoothly-flowing description or argument in a style appropriate to the context and with an effective, logical structure;
- express him or herself fluently and, in the event of difficulty, effectively and smoothly restructure a sentence;
- read and understand long and complex factual, literary and specialist articles and texts without too much effort;
- understand extended speech, even when relationships are only implied, and adapt to different accents.
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| This course is the continuation of last year's course, so the level corresponds to the European level C1+. Thus, students will need to have a comprehensive knowledge of the vocabulary and grammar studied in the previous years of their degree. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| This class uses a dynamic approach to using English specific to the domain of psychology.
Students will read and analyse a selection of authentic psychology articles. The methods used will involve:
- The transmission of grammar and vocabulary through the authentic articles included in "English for Psychology Students, Advanced Level";
- Practice in using grammar and vocabulary with adapted exercises;
- Practice in using grammar and domain-specific vocabulary in short written texts;
- Oral presentations based on articles from authentic sources;
- Debates and discussions on themes linked to psychology.
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Weekly 2-hour class in a group of about 25 students from February 2012 to May 2012.
Students are required to read the texts at home and prepare the exercises from the study book on a weekly basis |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| English for Psychology Students, Advanced Level
This course-book contains diverse authentic articles from such sources as the American Psychological Association and the Journal of Family Psychology
Text file available by contacting your teacher from the beginning of October onwards.
Recommended
Grammaire Anglaise de Base (with exercises and keys), ISLV
Advanced Grammar in Use by Martin Hewings, Cambridge University Press
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Pearson Education Ltd. or its online version http://www.ldoceonline.com
Merriam-Webster Dictionary at http://www.merriam-webster.com |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| 1. Continuous assessment - 4/20
Active participation in class
Homework preparation
2. Written exam - 10/20
Reading comprehension exercises based on an unseen text
Vocabulary exercises based on an unseen text as well as texts seen during the semester
Grammar exercises on the material studied during the semester
3. Oral exam - 4/20
Prepare and carry out a seminar with your classmates
4. Listening comprehension - 2/20 |
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Contacts :
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| Clara BRERETON, c.brereton@ulg.ac.be
ISLV office in Sart Tilman : Level -1 in Bât B33 (Trifac) 04 366 46 52 |
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