English for Arts Students - An intermediate course
[ANGL1810]
[60h] 4 credits
This course is taught in the 1st & 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Keith Carlon
Language: English
Level: First
Aims
- Be able to understand in detail descriptive and analytic texts on general subjects related to the students field of studies.
Level C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
Listening comprehension
Individual:
- Be able to understand in detail lectures or tv or radio programs on topics of general interest or relative to the students field of studies, provided the language used is standard and clear.
Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages.
Code:
- Master the vocabulary (basic, intermediate, academic and specific);
- Master the main points of the grammar (verb forms).
Content and teaching methods
- analysis and explanation of these texts in class;
- detailed and general analysis of video programs at individual speed;
- analysis and summary of grammar (verb forms).
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Level A2 of the Common European Framework for Languages (European Council).
Assessment
Continuous assessment: participation in the course
Written exam
Course material:
1. Course notes (compulsory, availble from ILV);
2. Course Internet site (with Forums).
References:
Raymond Murphy English Grammar in Use (3rd edition) Cambridge, CUP, 2004
Training staff:
- groups of 25 students maximum,
- teachers available during office hours and contactable by e-mail.