Study programme 2018-2019Français
Command of the Language (part 2) : English
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting à la Faculty of Translation and Interpretation - School of International Interpreters
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UT-B2-TRAINT-058-MCompulsory UELOUCKX AudreyT205 - American Studies Center
  • LOUCKX Audrey
  • OGBOURNE Kay
  • ROBERTSON Jean

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais403400077.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
T-ANGL-303Command of the Written Language (part b)517000Q235.00%
T-ANGL-304Command of the Spoken Language (part b)517000Q235.00%
T-ANGL-306Cultural Studies300000Q230.00%
Programme component
Corequis

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Understand language of instruction and foreign languages (language skills)
    • Communicate easily and adequately, in both selected foreign languages, at a minimum level of B2 in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
  • Understand and integrate cultural similarities and differences (cultural and intercultural skills)
    • Demonstrate real knowledge of the cultures of the studied languages
  • Use lexicographical resources and reference materials to lead linguistic mediation activities individually or as part of a team (professional skills)
    • Carry out, alone or in groups, activities or projects involving critical analysis
    • Communicate results or conclusions of these activities or projects in an appropriate manner

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

Upon completion of the language courses of the second block, students will have a good command of the foreign language at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Students will be able to:
- understand articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular stances or viewpoints;
- understand contemporary prose;
- write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to their fields of interest, which give information or give reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. 
- follow extended speech and complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar;
- understand most TV news and current affairs programmes in standard dialect;
- interact with native speakers to take part in a conversation, to express and back an opinion;
- give clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to their fields of interest;
- develop a clear point of view on a topical issue.  - identify, put into perspective and describe important events considered to be part of the general (i.e. historical, geographical or socioeconomic) culture of a native speaker;
- do relevant research on these topics;
- give a comprehensive and coherent account of the way they tackled the problems encountered in their research. 

Content of UE

Commented reading of factual and literary texts. Writing exercises. Analysis and commented reading of varied texts (content, style, length, function).
Production of texts with implementation of compensation, control and correction strategies: - summarizing of information and arguments coming from various sources; - development of personal arguments.  Commented listening of audio(-visual) recordings. Speaking exercises. Analysis and commented listening of genuine audio(-visual) documents in standard dialect, involving native speakers, on familiar or topical issues. Oral exercises:
- detailed description and presentation of general topics; - personal argumentation; - interactions.  Students will become acquainted with the geographical, historical and socioeconomic context of the language they are studying.
They will have to do research and hand in personal assignments on questions related to these topics. 

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral Examination
  • Written examination
  • Practical test
  • Quoted exercices
  • eTest

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral examination
  • Written examination
  • Practical Test
  • Quoted exercices
  • eTest

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Not applicable.

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
T-ANGL-303
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Travaux de laboratoire
  • Exercices de création et recherche en atelier
T-ANGL-304
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Travaux de laboratoire
  • Exercices de création et recherche en atelier
T-ANGL-306
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
T-ANGL-303
  • Face to face
T-ANGL-304
  • Face to face
T-ANGL-306
  • Face to face
  • From a distance

Required Reading

AA
T-ANGL-303
T-ANGL-304
T-ANGL-306

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
T-ANGL-303DUMMET, Paul, et al., Life: British English Advanced Student Book with DVD, (Stamford, National Geographic Learning and Cengage Learning Custom Publishing, 2014).   DUMMET, Paul, et al., Life: British English Advanced Workbook, (Stamford, National Geographic Learning and Cengage Learning Custom Publishing, 2014).   SWAN, Michael Practical English Usage, (3rd edn., Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2005).

MLA Handbook. 8th edition (New York, The Modern Language Association of America, 2016). ISBN: 9781603292627.  Several additional literary titles (yet to be decided) will be added to these works.
T-ANGL-304DUMMET, Paul, et al., Life: British English Advanced Student Book with DVD, (Stamford, National Geographic Learning and Cengage Learning Custom Publishing, 2014). DUMMET, Paul, et al., Life: British English Advanced Workbook, (Stamford, National Geographic Learning and Cengage Learning Custom Publishing, 2014). SWAN, Michael Practical English Usage, (3rd edn., Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2005).

Several additional literary titles (yet to be decided) will be added to these works.
T-ANGL-306COYLE, Martin & PECK, John. A Brief History of English Literature. Second Edition. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.

Recommended Reading

AA
T-ANGL-303
T-ANGL-304
T-ANGL-306

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
T-ANGL-303Not applicable
T-ANGL-304Not applicable
T-ANGL-306Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
T-ANGL-303Not applicable
T-ANGL-304Not applicable
T-ANGL-306O’DRISCOLL, James. Britain, the Country and Its People: An Introduction for Learners of English (Updated and Revised Edition).Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.
Copies of the previous edition are available at the library and at the American Studies Center.

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
T-ANGL-303Authorized
T-ANGL-304Authorized
T-ANGL-306Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 02/05/2019
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