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Teacher(s)
Desterbecq Fanny; Dumont Amandine; Kefer Adrien; Meurice Alice; Mulkers Sandrine (coordinator); Peer Hila; Piwnik Marc (coordinator);
Language
English
Prerequisites
Students must have level B1+ in English or must have taken the course LANGi1202 (English Objective B1+ INGE ECGE) or another equivalent course corresponding to Level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Main themes
The topics covered are selected in line with the learning outcomes of the programme and the communicative needs as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) for the target level (B2).
They cover specialised communication situations relating to the fields and professions of economics, such as Corporate Social Responsibility.
They cover specialised communication situations relating to the fields and professions of economics, such as Corporate Social Responsibility.
Content
The course is structured around four main areas:
- speaking skills: development of fluency, accuracy and spontaneity through discussions, interactions and speaking activities;
- listening comprehension: use of a variety of audio and video materials and development of strategies for identifying main ideas and relevant information;
- reading comprehension: analysis of texts related to economics and the business world, with a focus on identifying their structure, main ideas and arguments;
- vocabulary and writing skills: acquisition of economic and business vocabulary, consolidation of grammatical and lexical knowledge, and production of different types of written work in English.
Teaching methods
The course is based on an interactive and integrated approach, combining classroom activities, active student participation and regular independent study.
- Formal and informal speaking activities on topics related to economics, the business world and Business English.
- Listening comprehension activities based on authentic or level-appropriate video and audio materials, exposing students to different accents, speech rates and language registers.
- Reading comprehension activities based on English-language texts related to economics and business, focusing on identifying main ideas, arguments and relevant information.
- Writing activities enabling students to put into practice the vocabulary, expressions and grammatical structures covered in the course.
- Regular independent study focusing on Business English vocabulary, recurrent lexical and grammatical difficulties, and pronunciation.
- Pair and group work, particularly as part of speaking activities and the oral presentation project in the second quadrimester.
- Use of MoodleUCL and the course notes to access course materials and resources for independent study.
Evaluation methods
JANUARY EXAMINATION SESSION
- Written examination: 70%
- Oral examination: 20%
- Continuous assessment: 10%
- Written examination: 70%
- Oral examination: 20%
- Continuous assessment: 10%
- Written examination: 80%
- Oral examination: 20%
Other information
- Attendance is compulsory for all classes. Regular and active participation is an integral part of the learning process.
- ENGLISH+ tutoring programme: optional support is available throughout the academic year for students wishing to strengthen their English language skills.
- Aide à la Réussite (Student Support Programme): optional sessions are organised each quadrimester, either face-to-face and/or via Microsoft Teams, focusing on specific aspects of the course (grammar, language skills, methodology, revision, etc.). Practical information is available on MoodleUCL.
- Office hours: each lecturer offers at least one office hour per week to answer students’ questions and provide additional academic support.
Online resources
MoodleUCLouvain e-learning platform: https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=9592
Bibliography
- Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Bill Mascull, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press.
- English Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, 5th edition, Cambridge University Press.
Teaching materials
- Syllabus: LANGI1203 – ANGLAIS – Objectif B2 (INGE, ECGE)
- Most Frequent Lexical Mistakes et Most Frequent Grammatical Mistakes, disponibles sur MoodleUCL
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