English course for PSP11/LOGO11 students

langl1841  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

English course for PSP11/LOGO11 students
2.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
> Schedule
Teacher(s)
Delghust Jean-Luc; Desterbecq Fanny (coordinator); Henriet Marielle; Knorr Sabrina; Toubeau Anne-Julie;
Language
English
Prerequisites
Level A2 of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages ».
Main themes
Students deal with general topics on www.wallangues.be and topics specific to their studies on Moodle.
Learning outcomes

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

1 Reading comprehension
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  • grasp the content and significance of articles and reports on topics connected with their interests or their jobs.
Level B2 of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages ».
     
    2 Listening comprehension
    At the end of the course, the students should be able to:
    • understand the gist of TV programmes concerning general topics and oriented towards their fields of interest in standard and clearly articulated English language.
    Level B2 of the « Common European Framework of References for Languages ».
     
    3 Usage:
    1. revision and reinforcement of elementary and intermediate vocabulary in context,
    2. grammar revision
    3. phonetics
     
    Content
    LANGL1841 is a 2-hour course given in the second term.
    Moodle LANGL1841: This platform is used to propose online activities to all students. Those activities deal with topics connected with their studies. Thanks to online tests, students can also test their understanding of the grammar and vocabulary that they have to study.
    Teaching methods
    In the second term, the groups are divided as follows: groups 1-2 : less than 4 at the placement test (beginners) group 3-7 : more than 4.5 and less than 10/20 at the placement test.
    Evaluation methods
    1. Compulsory Placement Test : all students must take this ONLINE test (on Moodle) in Octobre. Top-ranked students (more than 10/20 at the placement test) will be invited to take an exemption test during the First Term. On the basis of the results, students can be exempted from the course and the final exam (10/20). 
    2. The Final (Written) Exam: The final exam takes place in June.
    Material
    • All grammar units mentioned in the program
    • All pronunciation exercises in the course notes/ Le Répétiteur
    • All reading and listening exercises on Moodle/in the course notes
    • Vocabulary from the course notes
    3. Progress bar (10%) work done on the Moodle platform during the whole year. The percentage is taken into account proportionally (60% = 6/10, 70% = 7/10 etc) 
    Third written exam (Sept.) covers everything and continuous assessment will not be taken into account. Only the mark of the exam will be taken into account.
    Other information
    Student-led classes are organized in Q1 in addition to the LANGL1841 classes (Aide a la Réussite channel).
    Different possibilities of remediation will be recommended to weaker students - if necessary. Among these possibilities Aide à la Réussite classes will be offered.
    Aide à la Réussite
    Online resources
    Aide à la réussite - Remise à niveau en langue | UCLouvain
    Cours : LANGL1841: test de placement/niveau (uclouvain.be)
    Cours : LANGL1841 - English for PSP & LOGO 11 students (2024-2025) (uclouvain.be)
    The English learning app that boosts your professional speaking skills (flowchase.app)
    Bibliography
    Teaching materials
    • LANGL1841 English for PSP/LOGO 1 students
    Faculty or entity
    > ILV


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

    Title of the programme
    Sigle
    Credits
    Prerequisites
    Learning outcomes
    Bachelor in Psychology and Education: General
    PSP1BA
    2
    Bachelor in Psychology and Education : Speech and Language Therapy
    LOGO1BA
    2