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| LANG0929-2 | English (Level D)
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| Duration : | 45h Th |
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| Number of credits : |
| Master in Psychology, professional focus in social, work and organizations psychology, 2nd year | | 3 |
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| Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Spoken Language and Speech Handicaps, 2nd year | | 3 |
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| Master in Psychology, Professional Focus in Cognitive and Behavioural Neurosciences, 2nd year | | 3 |
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| Master en sciences psychologiques, à finalité spécialisée en psychologie clinique, 2nd year | | 3 |
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| Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Neuropsychology of Language and Verbal Learning Disorders, 2nd year | | 3 |
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| Master in Speech and Language Therapy, Professional Focus in Deafness, 2nd year | | 3 |
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| Master en logopédie, à finalité spécialisée en voix, 2nd year | | 3 |
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| Lecturer : | Clara Brereton, Stéphane Ghijsen, ISLV |
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| Coordinator : | N... |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| All year long |
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Course contents :
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| In-class course (45 hours)
The course is entitled "English for Psychology Students, Level D" and includes the following:
- reading comprehension of authentic research papers in the field of psychology;
- speaking and communication activities: oral presentations, debates, discussions, etc.;
- further study of subject-specific vocabulary;
- listening comprehension activities based on authentic audio and video recordings;
- developing a better understanding of the characteristics of academic writing;
- studying grammatical nuances in written speech for a more profound understanding of texts and successful production of text. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Perfecting the four language skills: reading, listening, writing, and speaking, in the domain of psychology.
By the end of the course the students are expected to be able to:
. understand extended speech, even when links are only implied and not signalled explicitly;
. understand long and complex literary and factual texts and specialized articles;
. express themselves fluently and spontaneously, without obvious searching for expressions;
. use language flexibly and effectively;
. formulate ideas and opinions with precision;
. present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects, developing particular points and rounding off with a conclusion;
. express themselves in clear, well-structured texts, expressing points of view at some length. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| The level of the course 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 (from Remédiation to Level C) or a suitable equivalent. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| This course uses a dynamic and interactive approach to learning English for specific purposes and is targeted directly at students studying for a Master's degree in Psychology.
The methods and activities used will involve:
. the transmission of grammar and vocabulary through language practice and adapted exercises;
. using correct grammar and vocabulary in the writing of short texts;
. analysing authentic articles;
. listening activites based on authentic sources;
. oral presentations based on authentic sources;
. subject-specific discussions and debates in class. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Weekly 1.5 hour classes, taught in groups of about 30 students, for the whole academic year.
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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| Compulsory reading: English for Psychology Students, Level D (available from Intercopy, Rue du Sart-Tilman, 360, 4031 Liège).
The coursebook is a collection of authentic articles, reading comprehension exercises, grammar reminders and exercises and other activities.
Recommended reading:
· Grammaire Anglaise de Base (avec exercices et corrigés), ULg-Institut Supérieur des Langues Vivantes, Les Editions de l'Université de Liège, 2010. isbn 978-2-87456-123-8 |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| 1. Oral presentation in class - 4/20
Oral presentation in class to be given in small groups. The subject of the presentation is chosen by the students and submitted to the teacher for approval.
2. Written classwork - 3/20
Two pieces of written work will be graded: (1) a critical review of a scientific text, and (2) the summary+slides linked to the oral presentation given in class.
3. Written exam - 5/20
Reading comprehension questions based on an unseen text: processing data (true/false, MCQ, etc.), language questions, short explanations of key terms and phrases, etc.;
Language questions (grammar and vocabulary in context) based on the texts seen over the year.
4. Listening comprehension - 3/20
Part 1: an extract from one of the compulsory recordings available on eCampus.
Part 2: based on a new podcast.
5. Oral exam - 5/20
EITHER a presentation of the student's final dissertation OR a presentation of an article chosen by the student and submitted to the teacher for approval. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| Clara BRERETON, c.brereton@ulg.ac.be
Stéphane GHIJSEN, s.ghijsen@ulg.ac.be
Sébastien SCHOENMAECKERS,Sebastien.Schoenmaeckers@ulg.ac.be
Bureau des enseignants de l'ISLV au Sart Tilman: Bât B33 (Trifacultaire), niveau -1, Tel. : 04 366 46 52 |
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| Items online : |
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| Course information for Level D Psychology Students |
| Introductory Powerpoint for English Level D. |
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| Level D English 2014-2015 Coursebook |
| The coursebook is being edited. The final version will be available on eCampus for 23/9. |
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