English Language

bhddr1140  2023-2024  Bruxelles Saint-Louis

English Language
5.00 credits
0 h + 30.0 h
Q1 and Q2

  This learning unit is not open to incoming exchange students!

Teacher(s)
Ochsenmeier Erwin;
Language
English
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

The minimum level of English to be achieved at the end of the year is B1+ as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The courses as well as the work to be done at home by the student are an integral part of the mastery of the language at the level of lexicon and grammatical structures. In addition, they prepare students for the second year specialized language course.

At the end of the course, the student should be able to grasp the general meaning of authentic texts and make a structured synthesis of them, while being able to explain passages dealing with important data.

A dispensatory exam will be organized remotely via the ELAO platform in September; students who obtain a sufficiently high score on the written test will then have to take an individual oral exam, either in person or on Teams. This test will confirm (or not) the student's level of English and will allow the
student to be exempted (or not).

Details of how to register for the exemption test will be published on the valves and in the document “ La semaine de rentrée”.
 
Content
As the course is primarily aimed at developing the ability to understand unsimplified texts, the content is taken from the press in English and deals with general topics, as well as issues relating to the social and legal organisation of society. These texts also serve as a basis for lexical extension, grammar review, oral synthesis exercises and conversation exercises.
Teaching methods
This is an interactive course, with a focus on continuous assessment.

As the course is interactive, it goes without saying that the evaluation also focuses on effective and regular participation: preparation of exercises proposed by the teacher, active participation in class discussions.

It is imperative that students consult Moodle at least once a week and that they read ALL announcements posted.
Evaluation methods
The course is based on a note of 60% of continuous evaluation.
The final grade  (100%) is the addition of:  
I Continuous evaluation: 60%
- test (continuous evaluation) in  December 2023 including
         A a written part the last class on the content of Q1 and a reading comprehension test of a new text /20
          B an oral part: continuous evaluation during the Q1 lessons: active participation to the speaking activities in Q1  /20
- test (continuous evaluation ) written vocabulary and grammar of Q2 during Q2 /20.

II Certifying evaluation :  40%
- an exam in may 2024 including
A - a written  test the last week of class on the content of Q2 and a listening comprehension test of new material ;  /20
B - an oral part made out of a presentation during the year (in a group or individual) and the active participation of the student during Q2. /20
A the end of the year, one overall grade is given in June for the whole year (Q1+Q2).
Should a student not reach 10/20 in June, an exam on the material of Q1 and Q2 must be presented.
Other information
A minimum level of A2 is recommended.

Attendance at the course (face-to-face or digital) is compulsory.
Any absence from class must be justified by a medical certificate or a serious reason.
The original certificate must be sent to the professor and to the Law Faculty administration within 48
hours of the beginning of the absence (24 hours in the case of an exam!). Students who have been
absent are requested to provide the professor with a copy of the supporting document when they
return to class so that the attendance list can be kept up to date.

Students who are absent for unjustified reasons from more than two sessions during the year - Q1
and Q2 - will have their continuous assessment grade reduced or even set to 0, both in Q1 and Q2.
Bibliography
1. Un syllabus de textes et d'exercices (BHDDROI1140). S'y trouvent également le Vade Mecum, ainsi
que le programme des matières à préparer pour chaque cours ; posté sur Moodle ;
2. Un recueil de textes PDF posté sur Moodle ;
3. Documents distribués au cours ; postés sur Moodle.
4. Syllabus de Grammaire (Théorie et exercices). Posté sur Moodle.
Faculty or entity
DRTB


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Law (shift schedule)