Teacher(s)
Cipolla Gerlanda; Cré Marleen; Ferrari Sebastiano; Fontana Milena; George Garkov Julie; Hemeleers Priscilla; Longrée Françoise (coordinator); Lukau Isabelle; Ochsenmeier Erwin (coordinator); Uzumcuoglu Melissa;
Language
English
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| The aim of this course is to push the students forward to a B1(+) level as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Basically, this means that by the end of the year, the student will be able to express him/herself orally and in writing using simple but clear sentences, getting the message across. The interactive lessons as well as the home assignments will help the student master the language at a basic lexical and grammatical level of communication. Different skills will be strengthened: speaking, writing, reading, and listening. The course is open to all, even if an A2 level is recommended in order to participate in the course. |
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Content
- Interactive classes on basic communication in English, with the objective of achieving the European level B1,B1+.
- Basic grammar revision (self-study). A grammar tutorial is available 1h/week (optional in term 1, but compulsory in term 2 (if the grade in December is below 10/20)).
Chapters on the following topics:
- Socialising
- Pronunciation
- Figures and Numbers
- Telephoning
- Writing Professional Emails
- Phrasal Verbs
- False friends
- Connectives
- Persuasive Language (used during a presentation)
- The Press in English
- Synthesis of texts
- Basic grammar revision (self-study). A grammar tutorial is available 1h/week (optional in term 1, but compulsory in term 2 (if the grade in December is below 10/20)).
Chapters on the following topics:
- Socialising
- Pronunciation
- Figures and Numbers
- Telephoning
- Writing Professional Emails
- Phrasal Verbs
- False friends
- Connectives
- Persuasive Language (used during a presentation)
- The Press in English
- Synthesis of texts
Teaching methods
ANGL1192 – Q1 (15h)
ANGL1192 – Q2 (15h)
*Interactive course: communicative and interactive approach.
One hour of English class per week ( it is strongly recommended to attend!), complemented with an optional grammar tutorial of one hour per week.
The classroom hours (interactive) are essentially dedicated to speaking, writing and listening, focused on everyday situations (useful English) and the news (the press in English).
The grammar tutorial is strongly recommended to all students facing difficulties with basic grammar (and in need of explanations and additional grammar exercises guided by a teacher). A test is organised during the first class of terms 1 and 2 which allows the students to know their level.
Students who are strong in English can be exempted from the English course after passing an exemption test with at least 16/20. The exemption test will be organized online via the ELAO platform in September. This test will confirm (or not) the student's level in English and will allow the student to be exempted (or not). Students who obtain a sufficiently high score on the ELAO test (minimum general level B1(75) in 40 minutes) can be exempted from the English course. The test is organized only once, at the start of the academic year. Details on how to register for the exemption test will be published on the university website.
ANGL1192 – Q2 (15h)
*Interactive course: communicative and interactive approach.
One hour of English class per week ( it is strongly recommended to attend!), complemented with an optional grammar tutorial of one hour per week.
The classroom hours (interactive) are essentially dedicated to speaking, writing and listening, focused on everyday situations (useful English) and the news (the press in English).
The grammar tutorial is strongly recommended to all students facing difficulties with basic grammar (and in need of explanations and additional grammar exercises guided by a teacher). A test is organised during the first class of terms 1 and 2 which allows the students to know their level.
Students who are strong in English can be exempted from the English course after passing an exemption test with at least 16/20. The exemption test will be organized online via the ELAO platform in September. This test will confirm (or not) the student's level in English and will allow the student to be exempted (or not). Students who obtain a sufficiently high score on the ELAO test (minimum general level B1(75) in 40 minutes) can be exempted from the English course. The test is organized only once, at the start of the academic year. Details on how to register for the exemption test will be published on the university website.
Evaluation methods
It is very important to note that this is a course based on the dynamic participation of the student throughout the year: the student must be as active as possible during the interactive lessons. Their participation, regular involvement, knowledge of vocabulary, mastery of oral exercises, etc., will be observed. The home assignments requested by the teacher must be carried out meticulously. The Q1 and Q2 examinations are held outside the semester, during the last weeks of the course.
Oral part
In-class exercises, homework and preparation, role plays (Q1 and Q2)
The News Panel (group oral exam, out of term, end of Q1)
Persuasive language (to be used in a presentation, group oral exam, out of session, end of Q2)
Written part
Basic grammar (self-study), vocabulary, written expression, listening and reading comprehension.
There are 2 tests (in November and March), and 2 written exams, in December and May.
Grading of the tests and written exams: basic grammar accounts for +/- 40%, vocabulary, written expression and listening and reading comprehension for +/- 60%.
Weighting:
Q1:40%
Oral exam in December (out of session): The News Panel (taken as a group, individual mark) = 10%
written tests = 30% (November test = 10%, December exam = 20%)
A mark of 10/20 or higher means that this subject is waived for the whole year. Students who do not pass the Q1 test will be required to retake Q1 in May (out-of-session make-up exam)/September (in-session exam).
Q2 : 60%
oral exam in May (out-of-session): persuasive language (to be used in a presentation, in a group) = 20%
written tests and exams = 40% (March test = 10%, May exam = 30%)
A mark of 10/20 or above is equivalent to exemption from this subject for the whole year.
At the end of the year in June, the student obtains a mark for the whole year according to the breakdown described above.
Any student who has not obtained a satisfactory overall mark in June (minimum 10/20) will have to retake the part(s) not passed (either Q1 / or Q2 / or Q1+Q2) in the Q3 session in August/September.
PS: the Q1 make-up exam in May/June (outside the session) is weighted in the same way as in December/January.
Distribution of points in Q3:
The Q3 exams cover the following material from Q1 and Q2:
Q1 : 40%
Oral (individual 2-minute newspan): 10%.
Written (see Q1, Grammar Q1+ Vocabulary Q1): 30%.
Q2 : 60%
Oral (4-minute Persuasive Presentation): 20%.
Written (cfr Q2, Grammar Q2 + Vocabulary Q2): 40%.
Very important note:
Use of generative artificial intelligence (or any other online tool, e.g. translators, spelling and grammar checking tools, ...)
If the student chooses to use one or more AIs (or any other online tool), he/she is required to systematically indicate all parts that have been used, e.g. in footnotes. The student must specify whether the AI was used to search for information, to write the text or to improve or correct it. The student should also mention which AI was used (ChatGPT, Bing, Bard, Chatsonic, etc.) and the date on which it was used. These sources of information will be systematically cited in compliance with the bibliographic referencing standards indicated by the course tutor. Students remain responsible for the content of their work, regardless of the sources used.
In order to ensure that the student's written work is personal, criteria such as originality, critical thinking, creativity and illustration with examples (e.g. from his/her own experience) will be taken into account.
Any behaviour on the part of the student that prevents or attempts to prevent, in whole or in part, a correct assessment of his/her knowledge, skills and/or competences will be considered an irregularity and may result in sanctions.
See the charter: ‘Integrity Commitment’ posted in the Course Syllabus.
Absences from one or more written and oral examinations
All oral and written examinations must have been sat. To obtain credits for the EU, the student must sit all parts of the examination relating to the EU.
An attendance mark is marked ‘0’. It must be sent to the Professor and the Faculty Administration on the day of the examination.
Examinations in which a student has been absent must be retaken at the following session. There are no make-ups during the session, even in the case of a medical certificate.
The medical certificate (CM) must be returned to the professor and the Faculty Administration within 24 hours of an examination, otherwise it is considered a 0A.
Oral part
In-class exercises, homework and preparation, role plays (Q1 and Q2)
The News Panel (group oral exam, out of term, end of Q1)
Persuasive language (to be used in a presentation, group oral exam, out of session, end of Q2)
Written part
Basic grammar (self-study), vocabulary, written expression, listening and reading comprehension.
There are 2 tests (in November and March), and 2 written exams, in December and May.
Grading of the tests and written exams: basic grammar accounts for +/- 40%, vocabulary, written expression and listening and reading comprehension for +/- 60%.
Weighting:
Q1:40%
Oral exam in December (out of session): The News Panel (taken as a group, individual mark) = 10%
written tests = 30% (November test = 10%, December exam = 20%)
A mark of 10/20 or higher means that this subject is waived for the whole year. Students who do not pass the Q1 test will be required to retake Q1 in May (out-of-session make-up exam)/September (in-session exam).
Q2 : 60%
oral exam in May (out-of-session): persuasive language (to be used in a presentation, in a group) = 20%
written tests and exams = 40% (March test = 10%, May exam = 30%)
A mark of 10/20 or above is equivalent to exemption from this subject for the whole year.
At the end of the year in June, the student obtains a mark for the whole year according to the breakdown described above.
Any student who has not obtained a satisfactory overall mark in June (minimum 10/20) will have to retake the part(s) not passed (either Q1 / or Q2 / or Q1+Q2) in the Q3 session in August/September.
PS: the Q1 make-up exam in May/June (outside the session) is weighted in the same way as in December/January.
Distribution of points in Q3:
The Q3 exams cover the following material from Q1 and Q2:
Q1 : 40%
Oral (individual 2-minute newspan): 10%.
Written (see Q1, Grammar Q1+ Vocabulary Q1): 30%.
Q2 : 60%
Oral (4-minute Persuasive Presentation): 20%.
Written (cfr Q2, Grammar Q2 + Vocabulary Q2): 40%.
Very important note:
Use of generative artificial intelligence (or any other online tool, e.g. translators, spelling and grammar checking tools, ...)
If the student chooses to use one or more AIs (or any other online tool), he/she is required to systematically indicate all parts that have been used, e.g. in footnotes. The student must specify whether the AI was used to search for information, to write the text or to improve or correct it. The student should also mention which AI was used (ChatGPT, Bing, Bard, Chatsonic, etc.) and the date on which it was used. These sources of information will be systematically cited in compliance with the bibliographic referencing standards indicated by the course tutor. Students remain responsible for the content of their work, regardless of the sources used.
In order to ensure that the student's written work is personal, criteria such as originality, critical thinking, creativity and illustration with examples (e.g. from his/her own experience) will be taken into account.
Any behaviour on the part of the student that prevents or attempts to prevent, in whole or in part, a correct assessment of his/her knowledge, skills and/or competences will be considered an irregularity and may result in sanctions.
See the charter: ‘Integrity Commitment’ posted in the Course Syllabus.
Absences from one or more written and oral examinations
All oral and written examinations must have been sat. To obtain credits for the EU, the student must sit all parts of the examination relating to the EU.
An attendance mark is marked ‘0’. It must be sent to the Professor and the Faculty Administration on the day of the examination.
Examinations in which a student has been absent must be retaken at the following session. There are no make-ups during the session, even in the case of a medical certificate.
The medical certificate (CM) must be returned to the professor and the Faculty Administration within 24 hours of an examination, otherwise it is considered a 0A.
Other information
An A2 level is recommended in order to participate in the course.
It is imperative that students consult Moodle at least once a week and that they read ALL announcements.
Participation to the interactive courses is strongly recommended.
3 unjustified absences are permitted during the year.
However, if the student is absent during a written or oral test, the grade will be 0 (0A) for this test if the absence is not justified (medical certificate or force majeure).
It is imperative that students consult Moodle at least once a week and that they read ALL announcements.
Participation to the interactive courses is strongly recommended.
3 unjustified absences are permitted during the year.
However, if the student is absent during a written or oral test, the grade will be 0 (0A) for this test if the absence is not justified (medical certificate or force majeure).
Online resources
Moodle page: the students have to register themselves on the Moodle page for the course Anglais I - page commune pour 1191 et 1192:
BANGL1191- BANGL1192
BANGL1191- BANGL1192
Bibliography
La bibliographie du syllabus est intégrée à chaque chapitre du syllabus de ce cours;
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Teaching materials
- Syllabus BANGL1191-1192- Anglais I- 2024-2025 (syllabus commun pour BANGL1191 et BANGL1192) - Partie 1 : « Communicating in English I » (Q1)
- Syllabus BANGL1191-1192 - Anglais I- 2024-2025 (syllabus commun pour BANGL1191 et BANGL1192) - Partie 2 : « Communicating in English II » (Q2)
- Syllabus "Basic English Grammar" - Anglais I
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Information and Communication
Bachelor in Information and Communication (French-English)
Bachelor in Information and Communication (French-Dutch-English)
Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology
Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology (French-English)
Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology (French-Dutch-English)
Bachelor in Political Sciences
Bachelor in Political Sciences (French-English)
Bachelor in Political Sciences (French-Dutch-English)