2017-2018 / LMOD0001-1

Practicing English argumentation

Duration

30h Pr

Number of credits

 Master in multilingual communication (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Marie Herbillon

Language(s) of instruction

English 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

Students will learn the most effective ways to get their message across in English.
Particular attention will be paid to improving writing and presentation skills in an academic context.
Students will learn how to develop their own pre-writing method, how to improve their reasoning skills (when writing essays and giving presentations), how to proofread, revise, and edit drafts to get rid of structural problems and correct common errors in writing. 

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
structure texts and presentations in academic and professional contexts;
operationalise new vocabulary, linking words, etc.;
develop their pre-writing methods and know how to edit drafts efficiently;
master techniques for effective quoting and referencing;
summarise and hierarchise information in a text;
present their own work in a logical, audience-friendly manner.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Very good knowledge of English.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Interactive seminars.

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

face-to-face

Recommended or required readings

Powerpoint presentations will be sent by email after class. Theoretical texts will also be circulated as we go along.

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam (Part 1: Vocabulary; Part 2: 500-word essay on a selected topic);
Oral exam (presentation: 3-5 mn without notes; no learning by heart).

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

This course is taught in English (Thursday 2-4pm, Q2).

Contacts

Marie Herbillon, chargée de cours
Marie.Herbillon@uliege.be
Département de Langues et littératures modernes, Traduction-interprétation
Place Cockerill / Place Delcour