Duration
60h Th
Number of credits
| Bachelor in philosophy | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
All year long, with partial in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This course makes up the first part of the course for Philosophy students.
The course as well as the various learning activities aim at activating students' knowledge, preparing them to use the English language in an active way and introducing philosophy-related vocabulary.
Students must prepare actively and regularly at home for the weekly class. Active participation in discussions is necessary.
The coursebook includes the four main language skills (writing, reading, speaking and listening) as well as grammar and vocabulary in use.
Level B1-B2 course.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
- Revision and enrichment of the basic and specific English vocabulary as well as its appropriate use.
- Reading and listening comprehension: understanding texts, summarizing the information, reacting to the content.
- Oral and written expression: being able to express one's point of view on a given topic and summarize the main ideas of an article.
- Revision and extension of essential grammar principles and rules.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Basic knowledge of the English vocabulary and grammar ( A2+ level).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Further information:
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
In addition to the face-to-face class, students are expected to work regularly on their own (self-study grammar, "My Insight" assignments, various tasks and homework).
Course materials and recommended or required readings
-Coursebook English Level-1 available on eCampus - compulsory.
-GABi (eCampus) - compulsory.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire, open-ended questions ) AND oral exam
Continuous assessment
Out-of-session test(s)
Further information:
The final grade is divided as follows:
- Oral presentation (10%)
- In-class test (Q1 - argumentative essay) (5%)
- My Insight assignments (10%)
- Grammar Test (Q2) (10%)**
- End-of-year meeting (aka oral exam) (reading file + self-reflection on your learning process) (15%)
- Midterm exam (January): listening comprehension (15%) + a writing task (argumentative essay)(10%)**
- Written exam in June: reading comprehension (18%) and vocabulary (7%)
- listening comprehension + a writing task (argumentative essay)
- grammar
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EXEMPTION
A level test (written + oral if at least 16/20 for the written part) will be organised at the beginning of the year.
Students who pass this level test will be exempted from class participation and classwork but will have to take the exam.
Note: Only students who have a Cambridge (or similar) certificate can be exempted from both class participation/classwork AND the exam.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
The various documents are available on eCampus (www.ecampus.ulg.ac.be).
As self-learning study, students will be required to do exercises on GABi (Grammaire anglaise de base interactive - on eCampus).
Regarding the use of language-generating artificial intelligence:
Unless specific instructions are given by the teacher within the framework of well-defined activities, the ULiège Charter on the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Academic Work applies.
Contacts
Caroline Van Linthout, ISLV, English teacher, c.vanlinthout@uliege.be