Interactive Competence in English : English for academic purposes [ LGERM2720 ]
5.0 crédits ECTS
15.0 h + 22.5 h
2q
| Teacher(s) |
Meunier Fanny ;
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| Language |
English
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Place
of the course |
Louvain-la-Neuve
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| Prerequisites |
Proficiency in English - an 'independent user' (B2+ in terms of CEFRL).
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| 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.
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| 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.
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and
command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be
accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled
“Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
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| Evaluation methods |
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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| Teaching methods |
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| Content |
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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| Bibliography |
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| Other information |
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Faculty or entity
in charge |
> LMOD
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