Teacher(s)
Avery Catherine; Delghust Jean-Luc (coordinator);
Language
English
Prerequisites
Have reached the objectives of the LANGL1111 course (or equivalent).
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.
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.
Main themes
The themes discussed in class relate to the students' various majors with a particular emphasis on the history, current situation and culture (in the broad sense of human activities) of the countries where the language is spoken.
Learning outcomes
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Content
The materials include written and audio-visual sources in modern English. Their content is related to history, art history, philosophy, archeology and some of the debates at the heart of those disciplines.
The materials also include linguistic resources (explanations & exercises on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation...) linked to those sources.
The materials also include linguistic resources (explanations & exercises on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation...) linked to those sources.
Teaching methods
The course is primarily predicated on class attendance, and relies on active participation on the students' part before, during and after the class sessions. All communication takes place in the target language. English is used in as practical a way as possible, through debates, discussions, presentations, etc., whose goal is to not only broaden the students' vocabulary range and improve their command of grammar and pronunciation, but also to improve their self-confidence and ease when speaking English.
The students adopt a reflective and proactive attitude towards their own learning process. In addition to the course notes and their active participation in both the online and in-class activities, they are expected to keep track of their process in a structured file (English Bucket List project) which records their objectives, output, action points and progress. Discussion moments are planned throughout the academic year to accompany students in their progress. The documents and templates necessary for this project are available in the course notes and online. This reflective approach will also be supported by a journalling activity. A dedicated notebook for the journalling activity will be necessary.
A detailed description of the English Bucket List Project and the Journalling activity is to be found in the introduction of the course notes.
The students adopt a reflective and proactive attitude towards their own learning process. In addition to the course notes and their active participation in both the online and in-class activities, they are expected to keep track of their process in a structured file (English Bucket List project) which records their objectives, output, action points and progress. Discussion moments are planned throughout the academic year to accompany students in their progress. The documents and templates necessary for this project are available in the course notes and online. This reflective approach will also be supported by a journalling activity. A dedicated notebook for the journalling activity will be necessary.
A detailed description of the English Bucket List Project and the Journalling activity is to be found in the introduction of the course notes.
Evaluation methods
The course is subject to continuous assessment and periodic assessments:
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| January mark (Q1) - In-Class Test Q1 In the event of failure of the January assessment, the student will re-sit the subject of the January assessment during the In-class test in Q2. |
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| Written assessment Q2 - In-class test in Q2 |
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Continuous assessment - including end of year oral in June session.
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The instructions and assessment criteria for the various parts of the assessment grids and methods will be communicated to the students. If the instructions are not followed (content, deadlines...), the resulting mark for the activity in question will be 0.
Failure to participate in part of the course (more than three unjustified absences) or in a single assessment component (assignment, test, etc.) may lead the teaching staff to request that the President of the Examination Board refuse the student's registration for the examination.
In the event of failure in the June examination session, it is the student's responsibility to contact their lecturer no later than five working days after the official publication of the results in order to obtain information about the work required in preparation for the August/September assessment session.
Students can find a detailed description of the "English Bucket List Project" in the course introduction.
Course assessment activities may take place through online platforms (Teams, Moodle UCLouvain)
A note on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the LANGL1212 course
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the LANGL1212 course activities is allowed, provided that its use is consistent with the objectives of the various course activities.
The guidelines in this note serve as a reminder and supplement the regulations of the UCLouvain on this matter. In the event of misuse of AI, part or all of the assessment may be cancelled.
Failure to participate in part of the course (more than three unjustified absences) or in a single assessment component (assignment, test, etc.) may lead the teaching staff to request that the President of the Examination Board refuse the student's registration for the examination.
In the event of failure in the June examination session, it is the student's responsibility to contact their lecturer no later than five working days after the official publication of the results in order to obtain information about the work required in preparation for the August/September assessment session.
August/September Session
Students will retake only the component(s) for which they have not achieved a passing average. Marks obtained for components passed during the academic year will be retained.Written Test Components (Q1 Test and Q2 Test)
Students will retake the material from any test(s) for which the minimum mark of 10/20 was not achieved.Continuous Assessment and Oral Examination
Students must complete the following work for each component in which the minimum mark of 10/20 was not obtained:- Preparation work, attendance and active participation in class
A substantial piece of individual work based on the year's course material will be required (written and video summaries, additional assignments, etc.), followed by an oral examination on this work. The work must be submitted electronically to the lecturer no later than the first day of the August/September examination session. - What I Find Beautiful Video Presentation
The student will produce a new presentation video. - English Bucket List / Journalling / End-of-Year Oral Examination
The student will complete the required projects prior to the August session and will sit the oral examination with their lecturer.
Students can find a detailed description of the "English Bucket List Project" in the course introduction.
Course assessment activities may take place through online platforms (Teams, Moodle UCLouvain)
A note on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the LANGL1212 course
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the LANGL1212 course activities is allowed, provided that its use is consistent with the objectives of the various course activities.
- Any assignment or production submitted by students must show their personal involvement and allow the teacher(s) to assess the skills and knowledge they have genuinely acquired. AI must never be used to mislead the assessor as to the personal mastery of the learning outcomes of the course.
- Whenever they use AI in a course activity, students must be transparent about it and be able to explain how it was used, and for what purpose.
- Students remain responsible for the content produced.
The guidelines in this note serve as a reminder and supplement the regulations of the UCLouvain on this matter. In the event of misuse of AI, part or all of the assessment may be cancelled.
Other information
Preparation, course attendance and active participation are compulsory.
Students are strongly advised not to put off asking for additional help if they feel they need it. An appointment can be made with their teacher to look into additional help for the course.
Students are strongly advised not to put off asking for additional help if they feel they need it. An appointment can be made with their teacher to look into additional help for the course.
Online resources
- The "LANGL1212 - English for Arts" course on Moodle UCLouvain, including linked tools.
- The LANGL1212 Team (UCLouvain Teams platform) (only if and when necessary).
Teaching materials
- Syllabus LANGL1212 - English for Arts (disponible en PDF en début de Q1 sur Moodle UCLouvain)
- Espace cours LANGL1212 - English for Arts sur Moodle UCLouvain
- Equipe Teams LANGL1212
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
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