Interactive Competence in English : English for academic purposes [ LGERM2720 ]

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Proficiency in English - an 'independent user' (B2+ in terms of CEFRL).

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.

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.

Written EAP paper to be handed in after the Easter break; oral defense of the EAP paper in June. Plus written exam in June(EAP vocabulary and exercises).

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

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