2023-2024 / LANG0086-4

English level 1

Duration

60h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in philosophy5 crédits 

Lecturer

Caroline Van Linthout

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This course makes up the first part of the course for Philosophy students.

The course as well as the various learning activities aim at activating students' knowledge, preparing them to use the English language in an active way and introducing philosophy-related vocabulary.

Students must prepare actively and regularly at home for the weekly class. Active participation in discussions is necessary.

The coursebook includes the four main language skills (writing, reading, speaking and listening) as well as grammar and vocabulary in use.

Level B1-B2 course.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

- Revision and enrichment of the basic and specific English vocabulary as well as its appropriate use.
- Reading and listening comprehension: understanding texts, summarizing the information, reacting to the content.
- Oral and written expression: being able to express one's point of view on a given topic and summarize the main ideas of an article.
- Revision and extension of essential grammar principles and rules.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Basic knowledge of the English vocabulary and grammar ( A2+ level).

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

Face-to-face course


Additional information:

In addition to the face-to-face class, students are expected to work regularly on their own (self-study grammar, "bucket list", various tasks and homework).

Recommended or required readings

-Coursebook English Level-1 available on eCampus - compulsory.


-GABi (eCampus) - compulsory.

Exam(s) in session

Any session

- In-person

written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam

Continuous assessment

Out-of-session test(s)


Additional information:

The final grade is divided as follows:

  • Oral presentation (15%)
  • In-class test (Q1 - argumentative essay) - (5%)
  • Grammar Test (Q2) - (10%)**
  • Bucket List + end-of-year meeting (aka oral exam) (25%)
  • Midterm exam (January): listening comprehension (15%) + a writing task (argumentative essay)(5%)**
  • Written exam in June: reading comprehension and vocabulary (25%)
*If you get a pass mark for the January session and/or the Grammar Test (i.e. at least 10/20), you are exempted from these parts in June. If your mark is lower, it means that you will have to resit each failed part in June.

  • listening comprehension + a writing task (argumentative essay)
  • grammar
The compulsory assignments (in-class test and oral presentation) will be taken into account in the final mark in June AND September.

Work placement(s)

Organisational remarks and main changes to the course

The various documents are available on eCampus (www.ecampus.ulg.ac.be).

As self-learning study, students will be required to do exercises on GABi (Grammaire anglaise de base interactive - on eCampus).

Contacts

Caroline Van Linthout, ISLV, English teacher, c.vanlinthout@uliege.be

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