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| LGER0007-1 | English Language 1
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 60h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Bénédicte Ledent |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English 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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| 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, modal 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) Practicals : (a) translations (dealing with specific grammar areas) and sentences to fill in. 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.
(b) 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 to be discussed in class ;
- Preparing the written exercises (which implies the use of the English-French/French-English dictionary) and the texts (all English dictionary).
- Systematic vocabulary learning in English Vocabulary in Use (Upper-intermediate) (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 newspapers are now accessible on-line. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 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 and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| A good knowledge of English. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| See above |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face. 30 h th. + 45 h ex. (first and second terms). |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes containing exercises will be available at the start of the academic year. We will also use the following books :
Grammar books :
John Eastwood, Oxford Learner's Grammar: Grammar Finder, Oxford University Press, 2005.
S. Berland-Delépine, La grammaire anglaise de l'étudiant, new edition Ophrys, 2000.
Vocabulary : Michael McCarthy and Felicity O'Dell, English Vocabulary In Use (Upper-intermediate), Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Dictionaries :
- Bilingual: Robert & Collins Senior, anglais-français, français-anglais, 2010.
- Monolingual: Collins Cobuild Dictionary, HarperCollins, 2006.
Compulsory reading:
Matt Rudd, The English: A Field Guide (London: William Collins, 2014). |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| 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;
- master grammatical terminology as well as the main theoretical notions discussed in class;
- understand a press article, sum it up in English or answer questions on its content;
- use the international phonetic alphabet.
For the oral exam, students must be able to understand and translate a series of set texts and speak fluently and correctly about them.
For "Bloc 1" students, the mark of the midterm exam in January will count for 5% of the June final mark if > or = 10/20. The mark will have no effect on the final grade if it doesn't reach 10/20 and the final exam will then be cumulative. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| See above |
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Contacts :
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| Teacher in charge of the course
Bénédicte LEDENT
Département de Langues et littératures modernes
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
Christophe DONY
Tél. 04 366 90 38
Sarah EMONDS
Tél. 04 366 54 37
Céline LEROY
Tél. 04 366 90 38
Premier assistant
Daria TUNCA
Tél. 04 366 53 44
Assistant pédagogique
Dominique Muner
Lectrice
Rebecca ASHWORTH
Tel. 04 366 54 37
Secretary
Martine DELAVIGNETTE
Tel. 04 366 53 96 |
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| Items online : |
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| Online Notes |
| Notes will be available on e-campus. |
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