English for political science

Common core

This English grammar course aims to:

• verify mastery of the grammatical units covered in Bloc 1, in the lower-level grammar course;
• acquire and apply new grammatical skills in the context of written work.

Specialised vocabulary

• CEFRL level of the course : B1 / B1+

Common core

By the end of the year, students will have achieved grammatical competence in English at the B1+ / B2 level.

The multiple purposes of the grammar sessions are:

• To consolidate everyday English (vocabulary and grammar)
• To master and consolidate specialized language
• To familiarise students with academic English 

Specialised vocabulary

The main aim is to help students learn, practise and use key political vocabulary. The different exercises will also enable students to improve the other language skills (based on regular participation). 

Common core

Having passed the bloc 1 grammar course (LANG8030-A).

Specialised vocabulary

A basic knowledge of oral and written English is required (cf. LANG8030).

Common core

• Grammar theory and exercises, supported by formative assessments (Wooclap / Socrative, etc.);
• Written production exercises;
• Sentence and text correction based on the studied theory.

Specialised vocabulary

Vocabulary workshops dealing with lexical themes such as political regimes, international relations, the environment, law and warfare. Words-in-context exercises.

Common core

Face-to-face course

Specialised vocabulary

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

1 hour every week.

Weekly preparation (home)work is expected. We strongly advise students to read articles about the themes discussed in class, on their own and to practice their listening skills at home.

Common core

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

English Grammar in Use with Answers - Fifth Edition

Raymond Murphy, Cambridge University Press

Specialised vocabulary

Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus


Further information:

Lecture notes and other useful documents will be available on eCampus, or sent by email.

Reading: Harari, Y. N. (2018). 21 lessons for the 21st century. Jonathan Cape.

Common core

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

Continuous assessment


Further information:

Continuous assessment (5%)*: grammar tests and writing exercises. Any absence from one of these tests, not justified by a medical certificate, will result in a score of 0/20 for the test in question. The continuous assessment grade will be maintained in the event of an exam session in August.


Written exams for the grammar part in January (10%) and May/June (10%): open-ended and multiple-choice questions. 

 
*In accordance with Article 64 of the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations (RGEE), work carried out during the teaching periods (essays, oral presentations, group projects, etc.), and whose marks are included in the calculation of the final mark, is only organized once per academic year. For pedagogical and practical reasons-notably, continuous evaluation, specific supervision, group work, classroom interaction, and the practical organization of presentations-these assessments cannot be repeated in the second session. The grade obtained for this work is considered to be tied to each exam session and is therefore retained for the calculation of the final grade in both the first and second sessions.

Specialised vocabulary

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions )

Continuous assessment

Out-of-session test(s)


Further information:

The written exams of LANG8032-2 (Sem 1 & Sem 2) will be composed of grammar, and vocabulary exercises. On top of that, the Sem. 2 exam will include comprehension exercises, and a writing exercise.

There is also 1 mandatory oral activity that will be taken into account for the final mark. This classwork mark will be kept if you have to retake the exam in August.

* In accordance with Article 64 of the General Regulations for Studies and Examinations (RGEE), work carried out during the teaching periods (essays, oral presentations, group projects, etc.), and whose marks are included in the calculation of the final mark, is only organized once per academic year. For pedagogical and practical reasons-notably, continuous evaluation, specific supervision, group work, classroom interaction, and the practical organization of presentations-these assessments cannot be repeated in the second session. The grade obtained for this work is considered to be tied to each exam session and is therefore retained for the calculation of the final grade in both the first and second sessions.

All guidelines for the LANG8032-2 exams will be availbale online on eCampus.

Specialised vocabulary

Students are required to prepare some activities and exercises at home beforehand. Regular attendance is strongly advised. Participating in the course and attending classes with a hard copy of the syllabus are vital to the learning process.

Class activities may depend on the total number of students enrolled for LANG8032C.

Classwork results for LANG8032-2 (= 20% of the final mark) will be taken into account for the first and second exam sessions.

Regarding the use of language-generating artificial intelligence:

Unless specific instructions are given by the teacher within the framework of well-defined activities, the ULiège Charter on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Academic Work applies.

Common core

Céline LEROY - C.Leroy@uliege.be 

Bureau des professeurs de langue de l'ISLV au Sart Tilman: niveau -1 au Bât B33 (Trifac)

Tel: 04 366 46 52

Specialised vocabulary

Stéphane Ghijsen (chargé d'enseignement ISLV-ULG) S.Ghijsen@ulg.ac.be