Teacher(s)
Language
English
Prerequisites
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| Target learning outcomes: On completing this Unit students should: • Be able to convey in language A, both orally and in writing, all the subtleties of content and meaning, including cultural subtleties, of a foreign language (FL) text through acquiring (i) a sophisticated understanding of different linguistic parameters (content, inter-textuality, socio-cultural aspects, allusions, stereotypes, etc.) of an authentic oral or written text and (ii) an ability to apply the linguistic and cultural knowledge they have learnt. • Draw on the body of theory mastered during the course to update and further develop their linguistic (i.e. language) skills and cultural expertise, in both language A and in the FLs studied. Specific target learning objectives: On completing this Unit students should be able to: • Define, giving supporting examples, the grammatical concepts related to the use of the infinitive, the gerund, the participle and the modal auxiliaries • Define, giving supporting examples, the grammatical concepts related to the use of the noun phrase, the adjective phrase and the adverb phrase. • Use the grammatical structures (noun phrase, adjective phrase, adverb phrase) in context • Justify the use of these grammatical structures • Compare the different options that are available in a given context (sentence, text) taking into account their differences in meaning and register as well as geographical variation • Identify the common language difficulties inherent in Standard English usage, in particular those encountered by French-speaking learners, and be able to avoid the linguistic errors associated with them. • Produce a short grammatically accurate text in English on a given theme • Identify grammatically complex structures in preparation for a translation task • Accurately translate intermediate level sentences from French into English, using, in particular, appropriate verb forms and tenses • Master the syntax and spelling of Standard English • Identify the common language difficulties inherent in Standard English usage, in particular those encountered by French-speaking learners, and be able to avoid the linguistic errors associated with them. |
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Content
The first (Q1) part of the course focuses on practicing the grammar studied in Bachelor 1 and on the study and practice of the determiners, the infinitive, the -ing forms and the modal auxiliaries. The course also contrasts different English and French structures with the aim of honing students' awareness of those that are typically problematic for translators.
In the seconde part (Q2) the grammar course focuses on the in-depth study of the noun phrase (pre-modifiers, post-modifiers, plural of nouns), the adjective phrase and the adverb phrase. The course also contrasts different English and French structures with the aim of honing students' awareness of those that are typically problematic for translators.
The translation course (A-C) of Q2 involves French to English translation exercises that focus on the uses of the different English tenses and on the most common usage difficulties.
In the seconde part (Q2) the grammar course focuses on the in-depth study of the noun phrase (pre-modifiers, post-modifiers, plural of nouns), the adjective phrase and the adverb phrase. The course also contrasts different English and French structures with the aim of honing students' awareness of those that are typically problematic for translators.
The translation course (A-C) of Q2 involves French to English translation exercises that focus on the uses of the different English tenses and on the most common usage difficulties.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises
First term (Q1): The course runs over 30 hours. It is delivered, in the first instance, through a range of practical exercises, which are followed up through a series of lectures. In-class exercises are used to monitor students' comprehension as the course progresses.
Second term (Q2) : The grammar course runs over 15 hours. It is delivered, in the first instance, through a range of practical exercises, which are followed up through a series of lectures. In-class exercises are used to monitor students' comprehension as the course progresses.
The translation course (15 hours) provides exercises with systematic formative correction in order to offer students useful comments and explanations with respect to the difficulties they encounter during their translations.
First term (Q1): The course runs over 30 hours. It is delivered, in the first instance, through a range of practical exercises, which are followed up through a series of lectures. In-class exercises are used to monitor students' comprehension as the course progresses.
Second term (Q2) : The grammar course runs over 15 hours. It is delivered, in the first instance, through a range of practical exercises, which are followed up through a series of lectures. In-class exercises are used to monitor students' comprehension as the course progresses.
The translation course (15 hours) provides exercises with systematic formative correction in order to offer students useful comments and explanations with respect to the difficulties they encounter during their translations.
Evaluation methods
To obtain the credits attached to a UE, the student must have obtained a grade of 10/20 or higher for the entire course in June. Unless a request to carry over a previous failing grade has been introduced, any part not presented will be counted as 0 in the final average of the course.
A written exam for both parts of the course in both Q1 and Q2 will be organised. Q1 represents 30% of the total course points, Q2 70% (including 35% for the grammar part and 35% for the translation part). A mark equal to or greater than 10/20 for a part of the course will be automatically carried over to the second session and can therefore no longer be represented.
Only the parts for which a mark of 10/20 has not been obtained may therefore be taken again in the August session.
As the written assessments for this course are carried out without computer assistance, it is strongly recommended not to use any artificial intelligence for this course exercises.
A written exam for both parts of the course in both Q1 and Q2 will be organised. Q1 represents 30% of the total course points, Q2 70% (including 35% for the grammar part and 35% for the translation part). A mark equal to or greater than 10/20 for a part of the course will be automatically carried over to the second session and can therefore no longer be represented.
Only the parts for which a mark of 10/20 has not been obtained may therefore be taken again in the August session.
As the written assessments for this course are carried out without computer assistance, it is strongly recommended not to use any artificial intelligence for this course exercises.
Bibliography
Supports obligatoires :Murphy, Raymond. English Grammar in Use. 5th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2019.
Ouvrages de référence :
Berland-Delépine, S. La grammaire anglaise de l'étudiant. Ophrys. 2018
Swan, M. Practical English Usage. OUP, 2016
Notes de cours.
Ouvrages de référence :
Berland-Delépine, S. La grammaire anglaise de l'étudiant. Ophrys. 2018
Swan, M. Practical English Usage. OUP, 2016
Notes de cours.
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