LANG3994-1

Duration

45h Th

Number of credits

	Master in psychology (120 ECTS)	3 crédits

Lecturer

Clara Brereton, ISLV

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course in the first semester is purely internet-based and focusses on academic writing. Tasks are posted on eCampus each week, and students are required to complete each one by the set deadline.
The course in the second semester focusses on academic speaking.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

By the end of the course, the student will be able to:

write a clear, smoothly-flowing text with an appropriate style and a logical structure;
orally present a subject specific to their domain in a professional manner;
organise and manage workshops in English;
Write an abstract in formal, academic English.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

This course is the continuation of last year's course, so the level 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.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Students will concentrate on fine-tuning their academic English skills and the activities will include:

Practice in using grammar and domain-specific vocabulary in short written texts and adapted exercises;
Theory behind producing academic written work and practice (Q1);
Producing an academic report in English (Q1);
Theory and practise of academic speaking (Q2);
Organisation and management of a seminar (Q2).

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Distance learning via eCampus (Q1).
At the time of writing, it is unclear whether Q2 will be fully face-to-face or divided between face-to-face classes and online classes ('code jaune'). If the situation allows, the former will be prioritised.

Organisational adjustments related to the current health context

If the sanitary situation requires it in Q2, Collaborate or Lifesize will be used for both classes and seminars. Some exercises may have to be completed on eCampus.
The written exercises in November and December will take place on eCampus as planned, and if necessary, the oral exams in June will be organised on Lifesize. The January mark remains unchanged (a continuous evaluation mark based on the report and abstract that will be written in December and January ).
The students will of course be updated on any change in the organization of the course and the exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Below you will find information on the evaluation methods planned for in-person and remote exams as well as those planned for hybrid sessions. Depending on how the health crisis evolves, the chosen method will be communicated to you no later than one month before the start of the exam session.

Any session :

- In-person

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

- Remote

written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

- If evaluation in "hybrid"

preferred remote

Additional information:

1. Online work
Online grammar and listening tests and compulsory written assignments.
2.Written report (6-12 pages double-spaced)
3. Seminar (group presentation plus workshops)
4. Participation in seminars
5. Exam (written abstract, listening comprehension and oral exam)

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Clara BRERETON, c.brereton@ulg.ac.be ISLV office at Sart Tilman : Level -1 in Bât B33 (Trifac) 04 366 46 52

English (Level E)