Duration
37,5h Th
Number of credits
| Master in speech and language therapy (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits | |||
| Master in psychology (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English 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
The course is entitled "Level D English for students in Psychology and Speech Therapy [Partim 2]" and includes the following:
- reading comprehension of authentic research papers in the field of psychology;
- speaking and communication activities: oral presentations, debates, discussions, etc.;
- further study of subject-specific vocabulary;
- listening comprehension activities based on authentic audio and video recordings;
- developing a better understanding of the characteristics of academic writing;
- 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;
. express themselves fluently and spontaneously, without obvious searching for expressions;
. use language flexibly and effectively;
. formulate ideas and opinions with precision;
. present clear, detailed descriptions of complex subjects (definition, illustration, paraphrase...).
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:
. the transmission of grammar and vocabulary through language practice and adapted exercises;
. using correct grammar and vocabulary in the writing of short texts and definitions;
. analysing authentic articles;
. listening activites based on authentic sources;
. oral presentations based on authentic sources;
. subject-specific discussions and debates in class.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
Weekly 3 hour classes, taught in groups of about 30 students, through the second semester of the academic year.
Students are required to read the texts at home and prepare the exercises from the study book on a weekly basis.
Recommended or required readings
Compulsory reading: Level D English [Partim 2] Coursebook (available from Intercopy, Rue du Sart-Tilman, 360, 4031 Liège).
The coursebook is a collection of authentic articles, reading comprehension exercises, grammar reminders and exercises and other activities.
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. Oral presentation in class - 4/20
Oral presentation in class to be given in small groups. The subject of the presentation is chosen by the students and submitted to the teacher for approval.
2. Written exam - 8/20
Reading comprehension questions based on an unseen text: processing data (true/false, MCQ, etc.), language questions, short explanations of key terms and phrases, etc.;
Language questions (grammar and vocabulary in context) based on the texts seen over the year.
3. Listening comprehension - 2/20
Open and MCQ questions on an unseen audio/video file.
4. Oral exam - 6/20
EITHER a presentation of the student's final dissertation OR a presentation of an article chosen by the student and submitted to the teacher for approval.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Contacts
Pascal MAQUINAY, p.maquinay@uliege.be
Kevin NOIROUX, k.noiroux@uliege.be
Sébastien SCHOENMAECKERS, Sebastien.Schoenmaeckers@uliege.be
Bureau des enseignants de l'ISLV au Sart Tilman: Bât B33 (Trifacultaire), niveau -1, Tel. : 04 366 46 52
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Classes and online presentations are given online thanks to a synchronous videoconferencing platform.
Assessment subjects
Written Exam
The listening comprehension is deleted, as well we the exercises on the coursebook.
Assessment methods
1. Written Exam
Two-hour online written exam on eCampus
2. Oral Exam
Online oral exam
3. Online Oral presentation
Oral presentation in class to be given in small groups. The subject of the presentation is chosen by the students and submitted to the teacher for approval.
If the student gave his or her oral presentation and collaborated with the group to make it, we will only take it into account if it improves his or her final grade.
Final Grade
Given the fact that we only take the oral presentation into account if it improves your final grade, there are two possible scenarios:
Final grade with the oral presentation
- Oral Presentation: 4/20
- Oral Exam: 6/20
- Written Exam: 10/20
- Oral Exam: 8/20
- Written Exam: 12/20
Contacts
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
Reading Comprehension and oral presentation
As was the case in the first session, the listening comprehension is deleted from the written exam, as well we the exercises on the coursebook.
Only the part(s) that was (were) not passed have to be taken again. Passing grades for either exam part will be saved for the second session.
Assessment methods
1. Written Exam
Two-hour online written exam on eCampus (Blackboard)
2. Oral Exam
Online oral exam (Collaborate or Lifesize)
(Online Oral presentation in groups : mark already obtained)
The mark already obtained for this assignment will be taken into account once more but only if it increases the student's average.
Final Grade
Given the fact that we only take the oral presentation into account if it improves your final grade, there are two possible scenarios:
Final grade with the oral presentation
- Oral Presentation: 4/20
- Oral Exam: 6/20
- Written Exam: 10/20
- Oral Exam: 8/20
- Written Exam: 12/20
Contacts
Pascal MAQUINAY, p.maquinay@uliege.be
Kevin NOIROUX, k.noiroux@uliege.be
Sébastien SCHOENMAECKERS, Sebastien.Schoenmaeckers@uliege.be
Bureau des enseignants de l'ISLV au Sart Tilman: Bât B33 (Trifacultaire), niveau -1, Tel. : 04 366 46 52