Teacher(s)
Arblaster Paul; Collins Anne-Marie; Gouverneur Pascale; Lafontaine Jean-Marc; Ochsenmeier Erwin (compensates Lafontaine Jean-Marc);
Language
English
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| On completing this unit, students should be able to: • understand and explain the English language studied during the course; • translate the vocabulary learned using appropriate equivalents in French; • talk about the aspects studied in the Q2 lectures on “culture” using the relevant vocabulary. This unit is also an opportunity for students to develop their oral proficiency. The unit's target level is the European Reference framework B2 level for languages (minimum level required to pass the Unit). Students learn to give a presentation and deepen their understanding of - and ability to use - the cultural features of the English language (usage, polite forms, register, etc.). |
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Content
Term 1 (30H): Language
The first part of the module Language and Culture focuses on Language, working on thematic vocabulary (lexicology) and oral skills.
Term 2 (30H): Culture
The second part of the module Language and Culture focuses on Culture, consisting of a series of lectures (15H) on the history of institutions and contemporary social issues, and practical and applied exercises to consolidate the students’ understanding (15H).
The first part of the module Language and Culture focuses on Language, working on thematic vocabulary (lexicology) and oral skills.
Term 2 (30H): Culture
The second part of the module Language and Culture focuses on Culture, consisting of a series of lectures (15H) on the history of institutions and contemporary social issues, and practical and applied exercises to consolidate the students’ understanding (15H).
Teaching methods
Term 1 Language:
Variety of exercises organised by theme to consolidate the vocabulary chapters studied in class and to support students as they study the chapters independently.
Variety of formative exercises.
Term 2 Culture:
Weekly lectures on the historical development of institutions and current social issues, primarily in the UK but also elsewhere in the English-speaking world.
Variety of formative oral exercises to prepare students for the oral evaluation. The oral communication tasks are designed to (a) help students to use context-relevant communication strategies, to (b) develop students’ awareness of grammatical and phonetic accuracy, to (c) develop students’ awareness of the different language registers, and to (d) develop students’ fluency and self-confidence.
Variety of exercises organised by theme to consolidate the vocabulary chapters studied in class and to support students as they study the chapters independently.
Variety of formative exercises.
Term 2 Culture:
Weekly lectures on the historical development of institutions and current social issues, primarily in the UK but also elsewhere in the English-speaking world.
Variety of formative oral exercises to prepare students for the oral evaluation. The oral communication tasks are designed to (a) help students to use context-relevant communication strategies, to (b) develop students’ awareness of grammatical and phonetic accuracy, to (c) develop students’ awareness of the different language registers, and to (d) develop students’ fluency and self-confidence.
Evaluation methods
To obtain the credits related to a module (UE), the students must present all the parts of the evaluation relating to the module. Term 1 and Term 2 are each worth 50% of the June total.
Term 1 (50%): Language
Written exam on the vocabulary learned during the quarter.
Term 2 (50%): Culture
Oral exam on the content of the course and portfolio (30%) and written assignment/portfolio (20%)
September examination session
Term1 (50%): Written exam on the vocabulary learned during the quarter.
Term2 (50%): Oral exam on the content of the course and portfolio (30%) and written assignment/portfolio (20%)
NB: The use of generative AI is prohibited in the Language and Culture sections. Documentation and writing must be done without AI assistants. Machine translation tools may only be used to understand bibliographical sources in specific cases. The use of any technology will be done responsibly and in accordance with the practices of academic and scientific integrity, and will therefore be systematically indicated by the student (see University Regulations)
Term 1 (50%): Language
Written exam on the vocabulary learned during the quarter.
Term 2 (50%): Culture
Oral exam on the content of the course and portfolio (30%) and written assignment/portfolio (20%)
September examination session
Term1 (50%): Written exam on the vocabulary learned during the quarter.
Term2 (50%): Oral exam on the content of the course and portfolio (30%) and written assignment/portfolio (20%)
NB: The use of generative AI is prohibited in the Language and Culture sections. Documentation and writing must be done without AI assistants. Machine translation tools may only be used to understand bibliographical sources in specific cases. The use of any technology will be done responsibly and in accordance with the practices of academic and scientific integrity, and will therefore be systematically indicated by the student (see University Regulations)
Bibliography
La bibliographie sera communiquée au début du cours en septembre 2025.
Manuel utilisé pour la partie lexicologie aux Q1 et Q2 : English Vocabulary in Use : Advanced, McCarty-O'Dell, Third Edition, Oxford, 2017
Pour la partie Culture du Q2 : Linda Colley, ‘Acts of Union and Disunion’ (Profile Books, 2014); broché ISBN 9781781251850 ou livre électronique ISBN 9781782830139
The bibliography for this unit will be given at the beginning of the course in September 2025.
Textbook for the vocabulary part to be used in lexicology and oral practice in Q1 and Q2: English Vocabulary in Use: Advanced, McCarty-O'Dell, Third Edition, Oxford, 2017
Required reading for the culture lectures in Q2: Linda Colley, ‘Acts of Union and Disunion’ (Profile Books, 2014); paperback edition ISBN 9781781251850 or digital edition ISBN 9781782830139
Manuel utilisé pour la partie lexicologie aux Q1 et Q2 : English Vocabulary in Use : Advanced, McCarty-O'Dell, Third Edition, Oxford, 2017
Pour la partie Culture du Q2 : Linda Colley, ‘Acts of Union and Disunion’ (Profile Books, 2014); broché ISBN 9781781251850 ou livre électronique ISBN 9781782830139
The bibliography for this unit will be given at the beginning of the course in September 2025.
Textbook for the vocabulary part to be used in lexicology and oral practice in Q1 and Q2: English Vocabulary in Use: Advanced, McCarty-O'Dell, Third Edition, Oxford, 2017
Required reading for the culture lectures in Q2: Linda Colley, ‘Acts of Union and Disunion’ (Profile Books, 2014); paperback edition ISBN 9781781251850 or digital edition ISBN 9781782830139
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Translation and Interpreting
