Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
60.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Dagneaux Estelle (coordinator); Denis Philippe; Gouverneur Céline; Grommersch Claudine; Loosen Brigitte;
Language
English
Prerequisites
"b1" level (European Council entry-level).
Main themes
The topics addressed during the classes aim at arousing the interests of young adults: we shall speak about hobbies, leisure, holidays, studies and possible future professions, daily life and contemporary events, trips and relations with others, and the culture (that is, the habits and customs) of the countries that speak the target language.
The focus is on communication and accuracy (e.g. pronunciation and grammar).
The focus is on communication and accuracy (e.g. pronunciation and grammar).
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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By the end of the course, the student should have reached an upper-intermediate level (B1+) in listening, reading, speaking (both individual and interactive) and writing. |
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”.
Content
The pedagogical method is based on authentic texts and videos. Various conversation activities (role-plays, discussions, simulations,'.) are used to exploit and develop each theme while also allowing students to use new vocabulary and structures.
Students are also encouraged to study and broaden their vocabulary range through the self-study of a vocabulary book in addition to the study of vocabulary from the course notes.
Grammatical structures are revised through self-study.
Students are also encouraged to study and broaden their vocabulary range through the self-study of a vocabulary book in addition to the study of vocabulary from the course notes.
Grammatical structures are revised through self-study.
Teaching methods
60 hours in class (groups of about 20 students)
Vocabulary exercises, reading/listening comprehension exercises, writing and speaking exercises around the thematic areas to be addressed during the course.
60 hours of individual work, in particular:
Vocabulary exercises, reading/listening comprehension exercises, writing and speaking exercises around the thematic areas to be addressed during the course.
60 hours of individual work, in particular:
- Preparing the activities;
- studying the vocabulary and the self-study material;
- revising the course notes and studying the material.
Evaluation methods
- continuous assessment (tests in class and assignments, participation: 30% of the final mark)
- written exam (reading comprehension, listening exam, vocabulary, writing: 50% of the final mark)
- speaking exam (20% of the final mark)
Students will not be exempted for a part of the exam. If you take the June and/or the September exam, you have to re-do
- the written exam (70%)
AND - the oral exam (30%)
Online resources
Bibliography
- Syllabus et plateforme Moodle LANGL1720
- Gairns, R. & Redman, S. (2008) Oxford Word Skills (Intermediate). Oxford University Press
Faculty or entity
ILV
