LANG2991-1 : English part 2 (level D)

Study Programmes 2016-2017

LANG2991-1

English part 2 (level D)

Duration :

7,5h Th

Number of credits :

Master in psychology : general (120 ECTS)		1

Lecturer :

Clara Brereton, ISLV

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents :

The course is entitled "Level D English for students in Psychology and Speech Therapy [Partim 2]" and includes the following:
- spontaneous writing activities (note taking and paraphrasing);
- listening comprehension activities based on authentic audio and video recordings;
- developing a better understanding of the characteristics of academic writing;
- academic writings (summary of notes taken and critical review of a research paper)
- studying grammatical nuances in written speech for a more profound understanding of texts and successful production of text.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

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;
. use written 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.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

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.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

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 and Speech Therapy.
The methods and activities used will involve:
. specific work on academic writing skills (paraphrasing, note taking, summarizing and critically reviewing);
. the transmission of grammar and vocabulary through language practice and adapted exercises;
. using correct grammar and speciliazed vocabulary in writing;
. listening activites based on authentic sources.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Three 2h modules given in groups of about 30 students, through the second semester of the academic year.
2 written works to be done at home (see the coursebook introduction for details).

Recommended or required readings :

Compulsory reading: Level D English [Partim 2] Coursebook (available module by module on the eCampus of the class). Theory and exercises on the 3 modules.
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

Assessment methods and criteria :

1. Summary of notes taken - 3/20
Notes taken in class on an unsimplified video file.
2. Critical Review- 3/20
Critical review of a research paper.
3. Written Exam - 14/20
Note taking on and sumarizing an unsimplified video file.

Please be aware that the university's rules regarding plagiarism also apply to this course.
The summary and critical review are compulsory. Students who do not complete these tasks will not be permitted to sit the exam in June. Work handed in after the deadline will not be accepted.

Work placement(s) :

Organizational remarks :

Contacts :

Clara BRERETON, c.brereton@ulg.ac.be

Bureau des enseignants de l'ISLV au Sart Tilman: Bât B33 (Trifacultaire), niveau -1, Tel. : 04 366 46 52

Items online :

Course information and notes for English level D partim 2
Link to eCampus. Here, students will find the notes and information relative to the course.