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| LANG0930-2 | English (Level E)
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| Duration : | 45h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Clara Brereton, 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, with partial in January |
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Course contents :
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| 45 hour course
The course will be composed of two parts:
Q1
The first part of the course will be internet-based. Tasks will be posted on eCampus every Monday, and students will be required to have completed the task by the set deadline. Tasks will include:
- listening comprehension activities based on audio recordings dealing with issues in psychology;
- reading comprehension of authentic English texts;
- theory and exercises adapted to improving your academic English skills and developing a better understanding of the various characteristics of academic writing;
- Written assignments based on listening comprehension and reading comprehension tasks;
- Producing a written report based on a topic of the student's choice (related to his or her domain).
Q2
In the second part of the year, classes will be given in 2-hour slots. The classes will include the following activities:
- listening comprehension activities based on audio recordings dealing with issues in psychology;
- discussions and debates on psychology-related topics;
- short case-studies presented orally;
- seminars (presentations + activities) organised by each student. |
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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 principally be concentrating on fine-tuning their writing and speaking skills and the activities will include:
- The transmission of grammar and vocabulary through authentic articles and podcasts;
- Practice in using grammar and domain-specific vocabulary in short written texts and adapted exercises;
- Theory behind producing academic written work and practice;
- Listening exercises based on authentic sources;
- Presentations and workshops given in a real-life setting;
- Debates and discussions on themes linked to psychology.
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Q1
Distance learning via eCampus.
Students are required to read theory and complete homework as required. This semester will focus on written academic English.
Q2
Weekly 2 hour class in a group of about 25 students.
The focus in the second part of the year will be on speaking and listening practice. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| English for Psychology Students, Advanced Level E
This course-book contains theory and exercises on academic English.
The manual will be published unit-by-unit on e-campus.
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. Written exam - 4/20
Produce a written text in reply to one of a number of questions; the text will be based on a series of extracts from authentic articles and on a video. Students will be marked on content but also academic language, structure, and referencing.
2. Oral exam - 4/20
Presentation of final report + discussion
Brief discussion on a topic chosen at random in the exam (linked to one of the class discussions).
3. Classwork 4/20
- The best two out of four marked listening comprehension tasks
- General participation in class and on the blog.
- The written assignments set in Q1
- Individual oral presentation
4. In-class seminar - 4/20
Oral presentation to be given in groups (free choice of subject) plus a workshop to be given individually.
5. Written report - 4/20
A written report of 6-8 pages written in academic English (free choice of subject, but students are strongly advised to write a report based on their final dissertation which could be useful to them in the future). |
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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
ISLV office at Sart Tilman : Level -1 in Bât B33 (Trifac) 04 366 46 52 |
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| Items online : |
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| Course information for Level E Psychology Students |
| Document containing information concerning the level E English class (LANG 0930). |
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