Duration
45h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in political sciences : general | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French 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
* Study of the main chapters of English grammar
* Study of the vocabulary & exploitation of the contents of texts; lexical and grammatical exercises; short speaking and writing exercises
* Listening comprehension exercises
(Level A2-B1)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
*This course enables students to hone their basic grammar and vocabulary skills.
* This course also develops basic language skills, especially the mastery of oral and written English from both the passive and active points of view.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Previous knowledge of CEFRL level A1+ is required.
Beginners can follow evening courses (see ISLV's website: www.islv.uliege.be) or online courses (@LTER).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The reading and listening activities, grammar and vocabulary exercises, and written assignments require weekly preparation work.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
The course is divided into two weekly sessions of
1 hour of intensive grammar classes based on the use of Raymond Murphy's 'English Grammar in Use.'
1 hour of language practice (reading, listening, vocabulary practice, writing and speaking) in small groups.
Weekly preparation work is expected. The work load this represents is variable and depends on the students' level of competence.
You can also practice your grammar skills online on eCampus thanks to GABi, an on-line English grammar course.
Recommended or required readings
- The coursebook will be available online on eCampus.
- Book Level 4: 1984 (Pearson English Graded Readers, 2008) ( = adapted and simplified version of George Orwell's famous novel 1984).
- The blue grammar : Raymond Murphy English Grammar in use 4th edition (Cambridge University Press)
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exams in January (35%) and June (65%). The written exam will include reading & listening comprehension exercises, grammar and vocabulary exercises.
There is no oral exam.
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
Next to the interactive grammar lectures (1hpw), there will be 3 practice groups (1hpw). Students should remain in the same group all year long.
Contacts
Stéphane Ghijsen : S.Ghijsen@uliege.be
Julien Stevens : Julien.Stevens@uliege.be
Amaël Verbeure : amael.verbeure@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Online teaching (videoconference) / virtual classroom / documents and interactive tools or exercises available online on eCampus. Online Q&A session.
Assessment subjects
See document on eCampus for details. Use of vocabulary and grammar taught in class during Semester 2 (including 1984) to answer vocabulary and grammar MCQ questions.
Use of vocabulary and grammar taught in class during Semester 1 AND 2 + 1984 to answer reading and listening questions. No piece of writing / no oral exam for LANG8030.
Thos who failed the January exam (i.e. < 10/20) need to retake the January part. See document with details for the January exam on eCampus.
Assessment methods
See 'exam' tool on eCampus.
Contacts
Stéphane Ghijsen : S.Ghijsen@uliege.be
Julien Stevens : Julien.Stevens@uliege.be
Amaël Verbeure : amael.verbeure@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
See document on eCampus for details. Use of vocabulary and grammar taught in class during Semester 2 (including 1984) to answer vocabulary and grammar MCQ questions.
Use of vocabulary and grammar taught in class during Semester 1 AND 2 + 1984 to answer reading and listening questions. No piece of writing / no oral exam for LANG8030.
Thos who failed Partim I (i.e. < 10/20) need to retake the January part. See document with details for the January exam on eCampus.
Assessment methods
Online exam on eCampus.
Contacts
Stéphane Ghijsen : S.Ghijsen@uliege.be
Julien Stevens : Julien.Stevens@uliege.be
Amaël Verbeure : amael.verbeure@uliege.be