Duration
60h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in information and communication | 5 crédits | |||
| Bachelor in philosophy | 5 crédits | |||
| Master in journalism, professional focus in investigation multimedia | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Coordinator
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
If a student fails an examination during the first term:
- They are permitted to resit the assessed subject during the second term (May-June);
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The course is divided into interwoven two segments. The former will focus on the coursebook (chapters available on myulg) whereas the latter will focus on academic English. The chapters of the coursebook as well as the various learning activities in class aim at enabling the students to consolidate and to improve their oral and written skills. The course is based on the study of different modules from the coursebook. Students must prepare actively and regularly at home for the weekly class. Presence and participation are necessary and will be taken into account in the final mark. The book includes the four main language skills (writing, reading, speaking and listening) as well as grammar and vocabulary in use. Students will be expected to do the language exercises in the workbook and progress will be assessed by a number of quizzes. The academic side of the course will focus on the pitfalls of written English, and the requirements to write and present information in a formal way.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Revision and enrichment of advanced English vocabulary as well as of its appropriate use.
- Reading comprehension: understanding texts, summarizing the information, reacting to the content.
- Revision and extension of essential and advanced grammar principles and rules.
- Academic English
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
In addition to the two-hour per week class, students are expected to work another 2 to 4 hours on their own (preparation of the different modules in the coursebook and exercises in the workbook).
Speaking French is frowned up in class.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Weekly sessions of 2hrs each.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Chapters of the coursebooks will be made available on myulg. Plus required reading materials for the examination.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Further information:
a written exam (abstract writing) and an oral exam
To validate the course, both the written exam and oral exam must be passed in the same session. If students fail one or the other, they have to retake both parts in the following session.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Temporary course organisation - First semester 2026-2027 As part of my paternity leave, the organisation of the course will be temporarily adapted until Friday, 13 November 2026 inclusive.
During this period, you will follow the course online. You will regularly receive documents and activities through the usual course platforms so that you can continue working towards the learning objectives of the course. These materials will include, among other things, grammar explanations and exercises, activities related to the skills developed in the course, as well as a task to complete every two weeks.
The instructions, necessary documents, and deadlines specific to this course will be communicated to you through the materials made available to you.
From the week of 16 November 2026 onwards, classes will resume in person according to the usual timetable.
In the meantime, I wish you an excellent start to the semester and look forward to seeing you in class soon.