Duration
45h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in political sciences : general | 4 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
* Study of the main chapters of English grammar
* Study of the vocabulary & exploitation of the contents of texts; lexical and grammatical exercises; short speaking and writing exercises
* Listening comprehension exercises
(Level A2-B1)
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
*This course enables students to hone their basic grammar and vocabulary skills.
* This course also develops basic language skills, especially the mastery of oral and written English from both the passive and active points of view.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Previous knowledge of CEFRL level A1+ is required.
Beginners can follow evening courses (see ISLV's website: www.islv.uliege.be) or online courses (@LTER).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The reading and listening activities, grammar and vocabulary exercises, and written assignments require weekly preparation work.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
The course is divided into two weekly sessions of
1 hour of intensive grammar classes based on the use of Raymond Murphy's 'English Grammar in Use.'
1 hour of language practice (reading, listening, vocabulary practice, writing and speaking) in small groups.
Weekly preparation work is expected. The work load this represents is variable and depends on the students' level of competence.
You can also practice your grammar skills online on eCampus thanks to GABi, an on-line English grammar course.
Recommended or required readings
- The coursebook will be available online on eCampus.
- Book Level 4: 1984 (Pearson English Graded Readers, 2008) ( = adapted and simplified version of George Orwell's famous novel 1984).
- The blue grammar : Raymond Murphy English Grammar in use 5th edition (Cambridge University Press)
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Additional information:
Continuous assessment (10%). 4 in-class MCQ tests. Any absence from one of these tests, if not justified by a medical certificate, will be penalized with a score of 0/20 for the said test. The mark you will get for the continuous assessment will be kept if you have to retake the exam in August.
Written exams in January (30%) and June (60%). The written exam will include comprehension exercises, grammar and vocabulary exercises.
There is no oral exam.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Next to the interactive grammar lectures (1hpw), there will be 3 practice groups (1hpw). Students should remain in the same group all year long.
Participating in the course and attending classes with a hard copy of the syllabus are vital to the learning process.
Contacts
Stéphane Ghijsen : S.Ghijsen@uliege.be
Julien Stevens : Julien.Stevens@uliege.be
Céline Leroy : C.Leroy@uliege.be