English part 2 (level D)

Duration

7,5h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Clara Brereton, ISLV

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

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:
- development of critical thinking skills;
- Expression of personal opinion;
- developing a better understanding of the characteristics of academic writing;
- academic writing (a 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 reading, writing, and listening skills in the domain of psychology. By the end of the course the students are expected to be able to:
. analyse academic 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 and critical thinking;
. the transmission of grammar and vocabulary through language practice and adapted exercises;
. using correct grammar and speciliazed vocabulary in  writing.

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

Three 2hr modules & 1 1.5hr module given over the second semester of the academic year.
- written assignments to be completed at home (see e-Campus for details).

Recommended or required readings

Compulsory reading:  Level D English [Partim 2] PowerPoints and documents (available module by module on eCampus - theory, exercises and feedback).
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. Assignments completed over Q2 - 6/20

3. Written Exam - 14/20
Personal opinion based on auhentic sources (article and video)  
Please be aware that the university's rules regarding plagiarism also apply to this course. 
The critical review is compulsory. Students who do not complete this task will not be permitted to sit the exam in May/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

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