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Interfaculty English Conversation Class [ANGL1320]
[30h] 3 credits

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This course is taught in the 1st and 2nd semester

Teacher(s):

Lutgarde Schrijvers

Language:

Level:

First cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Content and teaching methods
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Other credits in programs

Aims

Reading
. Although not the main objective of the course, short pieces of written work can be referred to and may serve as
the basis for discussions.
. Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Listening
. Although not the main objective of the course, short extracts of English language films or television programs may
be shown in class either to familiarise students with different accents or as a starting point for discussions.
. Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Speaking
. Individually : Students should be able to express their views clearly on familiar topics as well on more general
current events.
. Interactively : to state their opinions clearly and to back them up with explanations and arguments in the context of
a debate.
. Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
. Presentation: Each student gives a presentation on a general subject followed by an interactive activity managed
by the student.

Grammar and vocabulary
. Students are expected not to make any basic grammatical mistakes and to master general vocabulary at an
intermediate level.
. Grammar and vocabulary are studied through self-study and are practiced and corrected in class.

Main themes

. The course aims at developing the oral communication skills of the students in order to enable them to talk about
themselves and the world around them as well as about general subjects.
. During contact hours, students communicate orally in small groups on a wide range of topics. Short exercises
enhance acquisition of new vocabulary. The course is either organised over the whole academic year (1h/week)
or over one term (2h/week).
. The class hour are devoted to speaking only. Students mostly speak in very small groups in order to speak more.
Occasionally the student speaks in a larger group (debate) or alone (presentation). Feedback on language
mistakes is always given by the teacher to the whole group.

Content and teaching methods

Code and Title
ANGL 1300 : 1320 - English - Interactive communication - Intermediate level

Year of study
All faculties - BAC 3 - MASTER 1 and 2

Number of hours, rhythm, terms
30 hours - 1 hour / week for 2 quadrimesters - Quad 1 and 2 or
30 hours - 2 hours / week for 1 quadrimester - Quad 1 or 2

Aim and contents
The course aims at developing the oral communication skills of the students in order to enable them to talk about themselves and the world around them as well as about general subjects.

Evaluation
Continuous assessment + oral exam

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Supporting material
Written documents accompany the course, video extracts, vocabulary book (English Vocabulary in Use,
lower-intermediate to intermediate), cd-rom

Work load
. Contact hours : 30
. Self-study : 45

Evaluation
. Continuous assessment throughout the year taking into account preparation of activities and class participation, the
results obtained for five written tests (cd-rom and vocabulary) and the presentation
. Oral examination at the end of the year : discussion in small groups on a given topic.

Prerequisites
This course being of an intermediate level, the productive command of basic grammar and vocabulary as well as the receptive command of the language skills of the B1 level as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, is required

Other credits in programs

ARKE21

Première licence en histoire de l'art et archéologie

(4 credits)

CLAS21

Première licence en langues et littératures classiques

(3 credits)

ROM21

Première licence en langues et littératures romanes

(3 credits)



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