Duration
10h Th, 10h Pr, 10h Mon. Read.
Number of credits
Lecturer
Jérôme Gaillard, ISLV, David Lombard, Sébastien Schoenmaeckers
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course is intended for students of the Master's degree in Public Health Sciences.
The course is based on a syllabus and consists mainly in analysing and discussing various texts and articles which students are asked to prepare at home. Further texts and exercises will be posted on eCampus in addition to the basic chapters or handed out in class.
Students are expected to learn the grammar by themselves.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Revision and enrichment of the basic English vocabulary as well as of its appropriate use and introduction to the specific features of scientific English.
- Reading comprehension: Understanding texts, summarizing the information, reacting to the content.
- Revision and extension of essential grammar principles and rules.
The ultimate objective is to enable students to easily and efficiently deal with the scientific literature of their field.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Considering its objectives, the course cannot be regarded as an introduction to the basics of the English language. Therefore, it is vital for anyone taking the course to have a basic grounding in general English language and grammar (secondary school level).
For those who would meet with some difficulties because of a lack of knowledge of the English language, they can use the following options to consolidate their learning:
- @LTER & Conversations: Our distance learning programme for foreign languages (for further details: https://www.islv.uliege.be/cms/c_10389626/fr/islv-cours-en-ligne or 04/366.55.17)
- GABi (Grammaire Anglaise de Base Intercative), available on eCampus.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Reading and systematic anylisis of authentic literature in your field of specialty. Highlighting language structures and vocabulary specific to scientific literature in English.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The course takes place during the 2nd semester in two-hour sessions. On top of this two-hour class, students are expected to work weekly on their own (preparation of texts and exercises, study of the grammar, revision of the vocabulary learned in class). Such preparation work varies in time depending on the students' previous knowledge.
Recommended or required readings
Primary:
- Coursebook English for Public Health Studies, availbaible at Intercopy (Sart-Tilman).
Secondary:
-Students can also purchase the Grammaire anglaise de base (with exercises and keys) written in French (ISLV, ULg Edition). It is available on the Sart-Tilman campus (at Point de Vue-Presses Universitaires, opposite the B7a).
Assessment methods and criteria
Students having brilliantly passed the December/January pre-test (15/20 or above) will be exempted from taking the final exam.
For the others:
- June exam, second session in August:
Written exam consisting of:
- reading comprehension of an article (True/Falses, MCQ, in-context vocabulary).
- MCQ on the language issues highlighted in class (vocabulary, modals & connectors).
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
3 groups taught on Fridays (5-7pm) in the second part of the year.
Contacts
Dr. Christine Bouvy (Section Head), cbouvy@uliege.be
Sébastien Schoenmaeckers (coordinator and teacher), sebastien.schoenmaeckers@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Automated coursebook exercises (blackboard / wooclap).
Weekly Q&A online sessions (3 slots available).
Assessment subjects
Last unit not to be covered.
Theory on language matters not covered in class is not exam material.
Core material remains unchanged.
Assessment methods
All students who passed the February pretest are exceptionally allowed to keep that mark as their final one if they so desire and formally request.
Students who did not take the February test or who failed it will sit the eCampus exam in June.
This online exam will consist of two parts:
- language section (MCQ) based on the vocabulary covered in the course book.
- reading comprehension questions (MCQ, True/False, language in context) on an article dealing with a public health issue.
Contacts
Sébastien Schoenmaeckers
sebastien.schoenmaeckers@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Last unit not to be covered.
Theory on language matters not covered in class is not exam material.
Core material remains unchanged.
Assessment methods
Online written exam (eCampus - BlackBoard) that will last 2 hours and be composed of two parts:
- language section (MCQ) based on the vocabulary covered in the course book.
- reading comprehension questions (MCQ, True/False, language in context) on an article dealing with a public health issue.
Contacts
Prof. Christine Bouvy (Section Head), cbouvy@uliege.be
Sébastien Schoenmaeckers (coordinator and teacher), sebastien.schoenmaeckers@uliege.be