English - communication skills

langl2451  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

English - communication skills
2.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
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Teacher(s)
Brabant Stéphanie; Denis Philippe; François Dominique; Grommersch Claudine (coordinator); Henriet Marielle; Meirlaen Sandrine; Nyssen Jean-Paul; Peters Charlotte;
Language
English
Prerequisites
The prerequisites for this course are listed at the end of this description, next to the programs that offer it. The prerequisite course is LANGL 1851 – English for Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences.

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
For physiotherapists:
  • Scheduling appointments by phone
  • Patient’s history and physical assessment
  • Rehabilitation exercises tailored to the condition and feedback
  • Presentation of a patient case with a specific, documented condition (based on an article in English)
  • Discussion of this case and interdisciplinary decision-making
For physical educators:
  • Scheduling appointments by phone
  • Physical exercises based on a physical activity goal using simulated cases and feedback
  • Presentation of a topic related to the field of motor sciences, supported by documentation (based on an article in English)
  • Discussion of this topic within a multidisciplinary group to reach a consensus
Learning outcomes

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

Contribution of the course unit to the program’s learning outcomes framework

With regard to the learning outcomes (LO) framework for the Bachelor’s [180] program in Motor Sciences, Physical Education track, and the Bachelor’s [180] program in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, this course unit contributes to the development and acquisition of the following learning outcomes:
 
For physical educators:
  • 4.1. Explain and defend one’s opinions and viewpoints based on scientific knowledge in an appropriate, relevant, and convincing manner with peers and instructors. 
  • 4.2. Engage in effective and appropriate dialogue with peers and teachers, demonstrating the ability to listen, show empathy, and be assertive. 
  • 4.3. Effectively use various oral communication techniques and tools (visual aids, presentations, verbal and body language, etc.). 
  • 4.5. Convey a message clearly and in a structured manner, in English and/or Dutch, adapting to the target audience and adhering to context-specific communication standards. 
  • 4.6. Construct an argument: understand the needs and perspectives of peers, present arguments in an appropriate, relevant, and convincing manner, and be able to identify points of agreement. 
  • 8.1. Manage one’s work independently: set priorities, anticipate and schedule all work activities over time, and demonstrate rigor and organization in one’s work, even in changing, uncertain, or urgent situations. 
 
For physiotherapists:
  • 4.1. Practice active listening with the patient to identify their needs and requests. (PT) 
  • 4.2. Discuss treatment options and their implications in a respectful and personalized manner, using accessible language with the patient and their family. (PT)
  • 4.4. Communicate with the patient in at least one additional language at Level B1 of the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages” (PT)
  • 7.3. Communicate rigorously and professionally within a multidisciplinary team 
 

Specific Learning Outcomes at the End of the Course Unit

By the end of this course unit, the student will be able to
 
For physical educators:
  • Use specific vocabulary and expressions related to physical education in English with proper pronunciation (all LOs)
  • Present an argument within a disciplinary group to reach a consensus (4.6)
  • Explain and justify exercises to a conversation partner based on their physical activity goals in simulated scenarios in English (4.1 - 4.5 - 4.7)
  • Understand a document in English (B1) and give an oral presentation on it in English to peers (4.1 - 4.3 - 4.7)
 
For physiotherapists:
  • Use specific vocabulary and expressions related to physical therapy communication in English with proper pronunciation (all learning outcomes)
  • Interact in English with the patient and their family regarding treatment options and their consequences (4.1 - 4.3 - 4.4 - 4.5 - 7.3) 
  • Explain and justify exercises to a patient based on their condition using simulated cases in English (4.3 - 4.4 - 4.5) 
  • Understand a document in English (B1) and give an oral presentation on it in English to peers (4.1 - 4.3 - 4.5)
  • Present a patient’s case to an interdisciplinary team composed of peers in English (4.1 - 7.3)
 
Content
The course aims to help students master: 
  • communication techniques specific to the professional environment
  • language conventions (general and specialized vocabulary, grammar)
  • pronunciation (phonetics and stress)
Teaching methods
  • Practicing the language in real-life situations by using the language functions specific to those situations
  • Consolidating and expanding students' knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation
  • Regular feedback on students' oral production
Evaluation methods
Due to the interactive nature of this language course, student attendance is mandatory. 
According to Article 72 of the RGGE, three unexcused absences may result in the grades used to calculate the final grade being invalidated. The course instructor may propose to the examination board that a student who has been absent from three classes without providing a valid reason for their absences be barred from registering for an exam (in the January/June or September session). The student would therefore be deferred to the next session. 
June Session 
Continuous assessment covers the following four learning activities (95%): 
  • written test on the most common grammar and vocabulary errors 
  • pronunciation test 
  • participation in a professional meeting 
  • physical therapist/patient consultation (KINE) or coach/athlete interview (EDPH) 
Continuous assessment also covers active participation in class (5%). 
September Session 
Students who received a grade below 10/20 in June will only be required to retake the continuous assessment activities in which they failed. The active participation grade is not taken into account in September. 
Students who receive a zero for active class participation (which accounts for 5% of the overall grade) in the first session will be required to give an additional oral presentation for the second-session exam (in August). As an introduction to the consultation/interview, students must compile a file illustrating the medical condition of the patient/athlete who will participate in the consultation/interview, which must include:
  • two articles on the patient’s/athlete’s condition + a summary of these two articles
  • two articles on the latest developments in the treatment of this condition
  • resources for centers where the patient/athlete could receive treatment under the best conditions and why these centers would be good choices
  • the corresponding bibliography
  • a copy of the visual aid for the oral presentation
The student will give an oral presentation of the visual aids for this dossier prior to the consultation/interview. The oral presentation will lead to a discussion between the student and the professor, who will ask questions throughout the presentation. 
  • The student will then take the exam itself, which consists of:
  • a written test on the most common grammar and vocabulary errors
  • a pronunciation test
  • participation in a professional meeting
  • a physical therapist/patient consultation (KINE) or a coach/athlete interview (EDPH) 
Other information
  • Students are grouped into subclasses based on their program
  • Course syllabus (available online on Moodle)
  • Self-study materials accessible via the Moodle platform
Online resources
https://moodle.uclouvain.be/course/view.php?id=2079
Bibliography
  • Syllabus du cours (disponible à la CIACO/DUC et en ligne sur Moodle)
    •    Pour les kinés : LANGL 2451 K – English for Physiotherapists
    •    Pour les EP: LANGL 2451 E – English for Physical Educators
Teaching materials
  • English for Physiotherapists / Physical Educators
Faculty or entity
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Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Motor skills : General
EDPH1BA
3
LANGL1851A AND LANGL1851B
Bachelor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
KINE1BA
3
LANGL1851A AND LANGL1851B