Duration
English linguistics I : 30h Th
English language in practice II : 75h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in translation and interpretation | 10 crédits |
Lecturer
English linguistics I : Lieselotte Brems
English language in practice II : Mélanie Cüpper, Mathilde Mergeai
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
English linguistics I
The course will be an introduction to English linguistics and will focus on the grammar of the noun phrase, the verb phrase and clause grammar.
Students will be acquainted with the English noun phrase and the various structural slots it possesses, which range from categorization and modification to determination functions.
With regard to the verb phrase the main grammatical categories are valency, tense, aspect, voice and modality.
English language in practice II
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of future translators and intepreters.
- Reading comprehension of a variety of texts (newspaper articles, short stories, novels, book chapters, etc.). Students will also be expected to summarize, criticize, close-read and dissert on any of the texts or topics viewed in class, with special attention to lexical, grammatical and cultural elements.
- Listening comprehension exercises based on authentic audiovisual materials.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
English linguistics I
The acquisition of basic notions in English linguistics; insight in the grammatical and lexical specificities of the language.
English language in practice II
By the end of the year, students will be able to
- summarize and make critical comments on texts seen in class and any imposed reading materials, both orally and in writing;
- define words and phrases, and paraphrase paragraphs from the various texts discussed in class;
- understand authentic audiovisual materials;
- master the English vocabulary and culture necessary for the comprehension of texts, and audio and video files;
- carry out meaningful individual research in order to fully understand the cultural references from texts and listening comprehensions.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
English linguistics I
Very good knowledge of English; Langue anglaise I.
English language in practice II
Very good knowledge of the English language. Fluency in speech.
Very good listening comprehension skills.
Critical mind and intellectual curiosity, as well as thoroughness in the interpretation of texts.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
English linguistics I
The sessions are organized as collective sessions.
English language in practice II
Q1: reading and analysis of different short stories.
Q2: reading of various texts and LC exercises.
Taking part in classroom discussions and oral exercises is mandatory. The collective work accomplished in class is as relevant to students' learning process as their personal research and preparation of the textual and audiovisual materials.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
English linguistics I
Two hours a week during the first semester.
English language in practice II
Face-to-face, 2 hours/week in Q1 and 3 hours/week in Q2
Recommended or required readings
English linguistics I
Course notes will be made available
English language in practice II
The texts will me made available online (MyULg) or given in class.
For the January exam, a collection of short stories to be determined.
For the June exam, the texts will be communicated to students at the start of the second semester.
Assessment methods and criteria
English linguistics I
Written exam.
English language in practice II
January
Oral exam (35%) based on a collection of short stories.
Note: With a grade of 10/20 or more, students are exempted from retaking this part of the exam in June.
June
Written exam (65%)
Texts seen in class (or at home)
Listening comprehension
Only for students who failed the January exam: Oral exam (35%) on the January short story collection
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
English linguistics I
Lieselotte Brems Département de Langues et Littératures modernes Place Cockerill, 3-5 B-4000 Liège Email: lbrems@ulg.ac.be
English language in practice II
Melanie Cüpper: mcupper@ulg.ac.be Mathilde Mergeai: M.Mergeai@ulg.ac.be