3.00 credits
45.0 h
Q1 and Q2
Teacher(s)
Meyers Lucille; Pham Adrien (coordinator);
Language
English
> French-friendly
> French-friendly
Prerequisites
Students should have completed a language course of at least B2- of the 'Common European Framework for Languages'. The LANGL 1331 course students take in BAC2 is a good preparation for this BAC3 class.
Main themes
The course covers a wide range of topics of general interest linked to their field of studies.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
1 | Speaking skills: B2+/C1
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2 | Writing skills: B2+
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Content
The aim of this course is to develop the students' ability to use English in interactive communication situations related to contemporary issues (feminism, the Transition, interculturality/racism/migrations,…), as well as situations they will encounter in their future (professional) lives (making a presentation, writing an e-mail, taking a job interview,…). This means mastering among other things typical language functions, vocabulary, grammatical structures, pronunciation and intonation that will make for fluent and spontaneous communication.
By the end of the year, students should have reached the B2+ level of the CEFR.
By the end of the year, students should have reached the B2+ level of the CEFR.
Teaching methods
- Interactive communication through classroom activities: debates, conversation activities, games, songs, conferences, field trips, taking a job interview,...
- Application of original and personalised presentation techniques (structure, appropriate language functions, body language, eye contact, Power Point,...)
- Consolidation and improvement of grammar use, vocabulary accuracy as well as pronunciation.
- Regular feedback to students.
- Pairwork and small groups (conversation tables)
--> The course is given on campus exclusively
Evaluation methods
There is no final exam for this course. The evaluation is based on the following:
- Attendance and active participation in all activities (30%)
- A presentation in class in the form of a lesson (15%)
- The job application process (cover letter, CV, job interview) (25%)
- 2 tests during the year (30%)
Other information
This course aims to promote the Transition and sustainable development.
Online resources
Moodle page for the course.
https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=599
https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=599
Teaching materials
- Syllabus: Langl 2431- Interactive English to deal with contemporary issues
Faculty or entity
ILV