Duration
45h Th
Number of credits
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
- This course is based on a variety of readings about the American (counter)-culture from 1950s to today.
-Analysis of : movies, poems, works of art...
-Reading comprehension of a variety of texts (newspaper articles, book chapters, essays, etc.). Students will also be expected to summarize, criticize and dissert on any of the texts or topics viewed in class, with special attention to cultural elements.
- Listening comprehension exercises based on authentic audiovisual materials (in class presentations)
- Development of writing skills, critical thinking and research
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The objectives of this course is to get an overview of the American (counter)culture in its intellectual, social and historical context and to develop various English language skills
-reading comprehension
-analyze a source document and identify potential textual and cognitive difficulties
- apprehend the cultures specific to English, in their historical, geopolitical, economic, legal, social and artistic dimensions
- detect the underlying socio-cultural components of an oral or written text
- analyse the assumptions, implicit, allusions, stereotypes, intertextuality of an oral or written text
to get students to
- identify their information and documentation needs
- develop criteria for assessing the reliability of sources
- use search tools and engines effectively
- develop their critical thinking skills
- develop their general knowledge
- develop their intellectual curiosity
- work in teams
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Very good knowledge of the English language. Fluency in speech.
Very good listening comprehension skills.
Critical mind and intellectual curiosity, as well as thoroughness in the interpretation of texts.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Reading of various texts and LC exercises.
Taking part in classroom discussions and oral exercises is mandatory. The collective work accomplished in class is as relevant to students' learning process as their personal research and preparation of the textual and audiovisual materials.
The last two chapters are designated for self-study.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Face-to-face, 3 hours/week during 2nd term
Course materials and recommended or required readings
The coursepack will me made available at the beginning of class.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Further information:
Open-book written exam (documents, notes, etc.)
- An analysis of a film/text (not) seen and/or writing or reflection exercises similar to those done in class based on the material covered in class during the year
- Summary exercise
- Questions and/or an essay based on one or more texts/presentations/films, etc. seen in class or at home.
An open-book exam requires a very thorough understanding of the various topics covered in class and at home.
The last two chapters are studied at home, but will be assessed in the written exam.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Contacts
Melanie Cüpper: mcupper@uliege.be
Campus Pitteurs, bâtiment L3