Duration
45h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in political sciences : general | 3 crédits |
Lecturer
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
This course has a B1-B2 CEFRL level (B1 for writing, speaking and listening skills, B2 for reading comprehension).
The aim of the course is a) to reactivate, consolidate and extend the students' general language understanding and use, and b) to introduce the specific features of the language related to politics. This is done in the four language skills, i.e. reading, listening, speaking and writing.
Concretely, students will deal with:
- selected articles and readings
- discussions and oral presentations
- writing exercises (definitions, compare and contrast, commentaries, ...)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The dual purpose of the course is
- to consolidate and extend the students' general language understanding and use
- to introduce the specific features of the language related to politics
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Intermediate level, A2+ CEFRL level
One of the aims of LANG8030-1 is to brush up the basic grammar and vocabulary knowledge students need for LANG8031.
We highly recommend that beginners and students requiring a deep revision of the basics of the English language take extra (online or evening) classes. More info: www.islv.uliege.be
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
In addition to regular preparation work, students will have to:
- do one oral presentation
- at least four unannounced tests throughout the year, which can grant each student up to 1 point out of 20 for their final grade.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)
One weekly session of 2h in small groups from September to May.
Weekly preparation work is expected. The work load that this represents is variable and depends on the students' level of competence.
We strongly advise students to read articles about the themes discussed in class, on their own and to practice their listening skills at home.
You can also practice your grammar skills online on eCampus thanks to GABi, an on-line English grammar course.
Recommended or required readings
- Course book Political Science - LANG8031-1 Anglais : Pratique de la langue de la science politique
- Extra documents (e.g., readings file for the oral exam, revision exercices) will be available online on eCampus.
Assessment methods and criteria
Work placement(s)
Written exams in January and June, and oral exam in June. The written exam (70%) will include reading and listening comprehension exercises, vocabulary and writing exercises. The oral exam (25%) will deal with articles from a readings file, and the oral presentations.
The assessment grid for the oral exam takes into account content and language skills. In case the student did not get at least 4/10 for each part, the final grade for the oral exam cannot be equal or above 10/20.
The in-class oral presentation (second term) accounts for 5% of the final grade.
To pass this course, students will have to obtain a real 10/20, which means that grades between 9,5 and 9,99 will not be rounded up.
Organizational remarks
A list will be published.
Contacts
Stéphane Ghijsen - s.ghijsen@uliege.be
David Lombard - David.Lombard@uliege.be
ISLV
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
Online teaching: use of interactive tools and other apps to organize the weekly tasks. Online Q&A, debate and oral presentation sessions (teleseminars).
Assessment subjects
See document on eCampus for details. Use of vocabulary and skills taught in class to discuss articles from a readings file.
The January results for LANG8031 will be taken into account in the final mark provided they increase the student's final mark.
Assessment methods
Online oral exam
Contacts
Stéphane Ghijsen - s.ghijsen@uliege.be
David Lombard - David.Lombard@uliege.be
ISLV
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 skills taught in class to discuss articles from a readings file.
The January results for LANG8031 will be taken into account in the final mark provided they increase the student's final mark.
Assessment methods
Online oral exam
Contacts
Stéphane Ghijsen - s.ghijsen@uliege.be
David Lombard - David.Lombard@uliege.be
ISLV