English for Arts Students - An intermediate course [ LANGL1810 ]
4.0 crédits ECTS
60.0 h
1+2q
Teacher(s)
Carlon Keith ;
Language
English
Place of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Aims
Reading comprehension:
- Be able to understand in detail descriptive and analytic texts on general subjects related to the student -s 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 student -s 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
- preparation of extensive texts at home, using reading strategies;
- 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
Prerequisites:
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.