English interactive communication for lawyers / upper-intermediate level [ LANGL2421 ]
3.0 crédits ECTS
30.0 h
1+2q
| Teacher(s) |
Schrijvers Lutgarde (coordinator) ;
Knorr Sabrina ;
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| Language |
English
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Main themes |
The course focuses on interactive communication within the professional framework. The proposed activities therefore aim at developing communication skills in that area, as well as improving mastery of the language.
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| Aims |
The course aims at developing the student's English communication skills in order to enable him/her to function in the relevant social and professional contexts.
Reading comprehension: B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Ability to read authentic articles concerned with contemporary and field-related subjects and to understand the particular viewpoints adopted by the writer.
Listening comprehension: B2- level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Individual:
- Ability to follow a presentation or a lecture provided the topic is reasonably familiar and field-related.
- Ability to understand most TV news and current affairs programs provided the topic is reasonably familiar (field-related).
Interactive:
- Ability to understand most of what is said in an everyday conversation provided standard language is used.
Speaking (main objective): B1+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Individual :
- Ability to give a short presentation on a field-related subject, accounting for and sustaining his/her views, projects and actions (B1).
Interactive :
- Ability to communicate rather fluently on familiar subjects and subjects related to his interests or professional field. Ability to exchange, check and confirm information. Sustained interaction with native speakers is nevertheless not possible yet without leading to tension felt either by the student or by the native speaker. (B1)
- Ability to negotiate (B2)
Writing Skills: B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Ability to write a short report, summary or formal letter in order to pass on factual information.
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| Content |
The course focuses on interactive communication within the professional framework. The proposed activities therefore aim at developing communication skills in that area, as well as improving mastery of the language (general and specific vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation). These activities, which simulate real-life situations, are of two types:
1) presentation and activation of language functions related to the professional life (socializing, telephoning, travelling abroad, contributing to / organizing and conducting a meeting, taking part in a job interview, building up an argument, negotiating)
2) individual and interactive speaking activities related to the field of study. These activities are thus directly related to the legal field and include:
- oral expression activities on subjects with a legal orientation (euthanasia, human rights, role-play simulating a strike, simulation of simple steps when setting up a company)
- an individual mini-presentation and a presentation in a pair or group of students on a field related subject followed by an interactive class activity (half an hour for a pair of students).
These activities require a certain amount of preparation on the part of the student, who has to improve his or her grammar skills autonomously (through revision of the grammar points needed). Moreover, the student will have to study specific material which will be indicated (sentences related to language functions as well as vocabulary of the course notes, files on stress and pronunciation, files on the most common grammar and vocabulary mistakes). The Self tuition Centre of the Institute is at his/her disposal.
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| Other information |
Prerequisites:
The level of the course being upper-intermediate, the productive command of basic grammar and vocabulary as well as the command of the language skills as described for the course of the first year (ANGL 1821 intermediate level) are required.
Assessment
- Continuous assessment: 6 continuous assessment components are part of the final mark:
1) tests on language function sentences as well as on the vocabulary of the course notes
2) test related to the most common grammar and vocabulary mistakes
3) general vocabulary and legal vocabulary pronunciation tests
4) course participation
5) mini-presentation given by the student
6) presentation given by the student
- Interactive oral exam + job interview at the end of the second term
Course material
- Course notes: "ANGL 2421: ENGLISH INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION FOR LAWYERS. UPPER-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL".
- The "Répétiteur"
Training staff:
One teacher for 15 to 18 students
The teacher is available during his reception hours and can be contacted by e-mail.
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Cycle et année
d'étude |
> Bachelor in Law
> Preparatory year fo Master in European Studies
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> ILV
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