3.00 credits
30.0 h
Q1
Teacher(s)
Knorr Sabrina; Starrs Colleen (coordinator);
Language
English
Prerequisites
B2 level of the 'Common European Framework for Languages'.
Main themes
The main aim of this course is to improve students' listening comprehension skills and to develop their knowledge of (specialised) vocabulary. The course also aims to improve students' oral skills in addition to revising certain grammatical points.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | Listening Comprehension At the end of this course students can follow recordings of interviews, discussions, presentations, documentaries etc. featuring both native and non-native speakers with various accents talking about complex business topics (e.g. training, finance and banking, strategy etc.) and are able to take notes, select relevant information, understand specialised terminology and answer questions based on the recordings. Level C1 of the "Common European Framework for Languages " |
| 2 | Speaking Skills - Individual: At the end of this course students can
At the end of this course students can participate fluently and effectively in discussions in class. Emphasis is on:
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| 3 | Reading Comprehension At the end of this course students can
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Content
The course covers listening comprehension, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and oral skills. The material covered relates to a specialised field (business).
Teaching methods
Class time is used for activities to develop students’ language skills.
Evaluation methods
Continuous assessment - 15%
Mini-presentation - 5%
Students have to make a short mini-presentation (3 minutes, one slide, no notes) based on a topic related to their field of study.
The mini-presentation will be followed by a group discussion. The aim of the presentation is to give students the opportunity to make a presentation and to receive feedback (peer reviewing) on their presentation (structure, presentation techniques, language skills, etc.) before the group presentation at the end of the term.
Le Répétiteur files - 10%
Students have a written test in class on the following files from Le Répétiteur: 'Expressions idiomatiques de base', 'Fautes de grammaire les plus fréquentes' et 'Fautes de vocabulaire les plus fréquentes'. This material is considered to be self-tuition material.
Important:
Oral exam - 25%
Students have to make a group presentation based on a subject related to their field of study. Each group is allocated 20 minutes for their presentation (15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes question time). The speaking time should be divided equally between the members of the group and everyone has to do a part of the presentation proper. Students have to use visual aids during their presentation.
Students are assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
- presentation skills/techniques (structure, body language, eye contact, visuals, etc.)
- content (argumentation, vocabulary range, use of grammatical constructions, presentation language, etc.)
- accuracy (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, stress, etc.)
- fluency (communication skills, interaction, etc
The group presentations take place in December. The dates are scheduled in advance. All students are expected to be present.
Written exam - 60%
The exam consists of the following parts:
- Listening comprehension questions based on all of the material covered in class and at home and other unseen material.
- Vocabulary questions based on all of the material covered in class and at home, i.e. all listening comprehension material, reading comprehension material, vocabulary exercises, other exercises, etc.
- Grammar questions based on the material covered in class and at home.
The written exam takes place during the exam session in January. Once the date has been fixed, it cannot be changed.
Important:
Oral exam – 30%
This part has the same format as the oral exam in December, i.e. students have to make a presentation on a topic related to their field of study. In September students have to make an individual presentation and it should last 15 minutes per student (10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes question time). Students have to use visual aids during their presentation.
Students are assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
- presentation skills/techniques (structure, body language, eye contact, visuals, etc.)
- content (argumentation, vocabulary range, use of grammatical constructions, presentation language, etc.)
- accuracy (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, stress, etc.)
- fluency (communication skills, interaction, etc.)
Written exam – 70%
This part consists of the material covered in the January exam (60%) and the files from Le Répétiteur (10%):
- Listening comprehension questions based on all of the material covered in class and at home and other unseen material.
- Vocabulary questions based on all of the material covered in class and at home, i.e. all listening comprehension material, reading comprehension material, vocabulary exercises, other exercises, etc.
- Grammar questions based on the material covered in class and at home.
- Le Répétiteur - 'Expressions idiomatiques de base', 'Fautes de grammaire les plus fréquentes' et 'Fautes de vocabulaire les plus fréquentes'.
Important:
Mini-presentation - 5%
Students have to make a short mini-presentation (3 minutes, one slide, no notes) based on a topic related to their field of study.
The mini-presentation will be followed by a group discussion. The aim of the presentation is to give students the opportunity to make a presentation and to receive feedback (peer reviewing) on their presentation (structure, presentation techniques, language skills, etc.) before the group presentation at the end of the term.
Le Répétiteur files - 10%
Students have a written test in class on the following files from Le Répétiteur: 'Expressions idiomatiques de base', 'Fautes de grammaire les plus fréquentes' et 'Fautes de vocabulaire les plus fréquentes'. This material is considered to be self-tuition material.
Important:
- The dates for the mini-presentations and the test on Le Répétiteur are scheduled in advance. All students are expected to be present. Students who are absent for (one of) these parts will get zero for the part(s) they do not complete.
Oral exam - 25%
Students have to make a group presentation based on a subject related to their field of study. Each group is allocated 20 minutes for their presentation (15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes question time). The speaking time should be divided equally between the members of the group and everyone has to do a part of the presentation proper. Students have to use visual aids during their presentation.
Students are assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
- presentation skills/techniques (structure, body language, eye contact, visuals, etc.)
- content (argumentation, vocabulary range, use of grammatical constructions, presentation language, etc.)
- accuracy (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, stress, etc.)
- fluency (communication skills, interaction, etc
The group presentations take place in December. The dates are scheduled in advance. All students are expected to be present.
Written exam - 60%
The exam consists of the following parts:
- Listening comprehension questions based on all of the material covered in class and at home and other unseen material.
- Vocabulary questions based on all of the material covered in class and at home, i.e. all listening comprehension material, reading comprehension material, vocabulary exercises, other exercises, etc.
- Grammar questions based on the material covered in class and at home.
The written exam takes place during the exam session in January. Once the date has been fixed, it cannot be changed.
Important:
- Both the oral exam and written exam are compulsory. Students who are absent for one of these parts will be considered as absent for the January session.
- Students are expected to attend classes, prepare before every class and participate actively in all class activities:
La présence au cours est obligatoire. Si l'enseignant·e le juge utile, il/elle pourrait proposer au jury de s'opposer à l'inscription à l'examen du cours pour un·e étudiant·e qui n'aurait pas suivi régulièrement les activités d'apprentissage
(RGEE - art. 72).
September session
The exam consists of the following parts:Oral exam – 30%
This part has the same format as the oral exam in December, i.e. students have to make a presentation on a topic related to their field of study. In September students have to make an individual presentation and it should last 15 minutes per student (10 minutes presentation + 5 minutes question time). Students have to use visual aids during their presentation.
Students are assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
- presentation skills/techniques (structure, body language, eye contact, visuals, etc.)
- content (argumentation, vocabulary range, use of grammatical constructions, presentation language, etc.)
- accuracy (grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, stress, etc.)
- fluency (communication skills, interaction, etc.)
Written exam – 70%
This part consists of the material covered in the January exam (60%) and the files from Le Répétiteur (10%):
- Listening comprehension questions based on all of the material covered in class and at home and other unseen material.
- Vocabulary questions based on all of the material covered in class and at home, i.e. all listening comprehension material, reading comprehension material, vocabulary exercises, other exercises, etc.
- Grammar questions based on the material covered in class and at home.
- Le Répétiteur - 'Expressions idiomatiques de base', 'Fautes de grammaire les plus fréquentes' et 'Fautes de vocabulaire les plus fréquentes'.
Important:
- Students who sit the exam in the September session can choose to only repeat the part(s) where they got below 10 OR they can repeat all of the parts if they want to improve their grade for each section (Le Répétiteur, oral exam and written exam). They must inform their teacher of their choice no later than the first day of the session. Students who are absent for one part of the exam will be considered as absent for the September session.
Online resources
Bibliography
Keynote Advanced – Student’s Book - Split B Edition
© 2016 National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Learning Company (Print Year: 2017)
ISBN-13: 978-1337561457
© 2016 National Geographic Learning, a Cengage Learning Company (Print Year: 2017)
ISBN-13: 978-1337561457
Teaching materials
- Notes de cours
- Le Répétiteur
- Moodle UCL
Faculty or entity
ILV
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Multilingual Communication
