Teacher(s)
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
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 |
|
| 2 |
|
| 3 |
|
| 4 |
|
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.
A detailed description of the English Bucket List Project 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.
A detailed description of the English Bucket List Project is to be found in the introduction of the course notes.
Evaluation methods
The course is is subject to continuous assessment and periodic assessments:
| The 3 Parts of the Assessment | Weighting |
|---|---|
| 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 in an examination in the June session. |
|
| Written assessment Q2 - In-class test in Q2 |
|
Continuous assessment - including end of year oral in June session.
|
|
| TOTAL |
|
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.
If a student does not participate in one or more parts of the course activities, or does not present part of the assessment, a request will be made to the president of the jury to refuse registration for the exam.
August/September resit (2nd session): students who need to take the LANGL1212 exam during the August/September session will need to take those parts of the assessment for which they have not obtained 10/20. For the "Continuous assessment and end-of-year oral exam" part, a substantial assignment with various tasks will be given to the students. This assignment will need to be handed in on the first day of the August/September exam session, and will be the subject of an oral exam.
Students who fail in the June session are responsible for getting in touch with their teacher within 5 business days after the official communication of the exam results (proclamation) to know which part(s) of the assessment they need to take again.
The weighting of the final September mark is the same as in June.
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, Flip...)
If a student does not participate in one or more parts of the course activities, or does not present part of the assessment, a request will be made to the president of the jury to refuse registration for the exam.
August/September resit (2nd session): students who need to take the LANGL1212 exam during the August/September session will need to take those parts of the assessment for which they have not obtained 10/20. For the "Continuous assessment and end-of-year oral exam" part, a substantial assignment with various tasks will be given to the students. This assignment will need to be handed in on the first day of the August/September exam session, and will be the subject of an oral exam.
Students who fail in the June session are responsible for getting in touch with their teacher within 5 business days after the official communication of the exam results (proclamation) to know which part(s) of the assessment they need to take again.
The weighting of the final September mark is the same as in June.
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, Flip...)
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 (Flip, Padlet...).
- 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 UCL et en dépot à Fac Copy)
- Espace cours LANGL1212 - English for Arts sur Moodle UCLouvain
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
