UCL - Interactive Competence in English : English for academic purposes

[GERM2720]

[15h + 15h] 5 credits

This course is taught in the 1st & 2d semester.

Teacher(s): Fanny Meunier

Language: English

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

To develop interactive competence in English at the level of " proficient user " in the four skills (equivalent to the C1/C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
By the end of the course, students should be able to :
understand complex academic texts (implied meanings).
interact efficiently in conversations in his social, professional and academic life.
speak and/or write in clear, well-structured academic language.
follow complex presentations/talks.

Main themes

1.vocabulary extension: qualitative and quantitative development of academic vocabulary through reading and listening activities.
2.improvement of writing skills.
3.improvement of speaking skills.

Content and teaching methods

Focus on the development of academic English. Discourse analysis. Exercises will also be used to improve the conversational and stylistic competence.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisite : proficiency in English - an 'independent user' (B2+ in terms of CEFRL).

Evaluation: continuous evaluation through group work and personal work; final evaluation by means of a written exam.