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
• Identify cultural differences and talk about them
• Be familiar with codes and conventions of other cultures for the sake of interpersonal relationships
• Develop knowledge in various fields, in particular those aimed at by translation activities
• Use everyday technology (technological skills)
• Use standard office software tools and editorial assistance effectively
• 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
• Conduct relevant research and report on it in a critical manner (cognitive skills)
• Conduct targeted and reasoned documentary research in both the core language and the foreign languages studied
• Assess the relevance and reliability of documentary sources used
• Give a critique of the studied literature

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the course, the students will be able:
- to identify, place and describe significant cultural events as a native speaker would (literature, Fine Arts, political, economic and social organisation, judicial system, etc.) ;
- to carry out competent and accurate research on these subjects ;
- to report on their methodology and research.

Content of UE

Familiarization with culture and literature.
Presentation of the organisation of the political, judicial and social systems, as well as of important social activities (education, media, etc.).
Personal work and research.
Compulsory reading list:
1) Ernest HEMINGWAY - The Old Man and the Sea
2) Ken KESEY - One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest
3) Arthur MILLER - The Crucible
4) Lee BLESSING - Fortinbras (lecture préparatoire: William SHAKESPEARE - Hamlet)


 

Prior Experience

The course is taught in English.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

20 semi-open questions.
Should the exam take place online, multiple choice questions.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

20 semi-open questions.
Should the exam take place online, multiple choice questions.

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable.