Face-to-face , first and second term, 60 hours of theory and 60 hours of exercises.

First term
Friday from 11:00 to 13:00 at 109 Marais 413
Friday from 16:00 to 18:00 at 109 Marais 413
Second term
Tuesday from 08:30 to 10:30 at 109 Marais 610
Friday from 09:00 to 11:00 at 109 Marais 610

English

AA : English: Linguistics I
By the end of the course the students are expected to be able
- to master the metalanguage needed to identify and explain the grammatical and linguistic phenomena under study
- to master and discuss the verb phrase (use of tenses, the passive, reported speech, use of modal verbs, patterns with the gerund, the infinitive and participles)
- to master and discuss the noun phrase (e.g. ‘countable vs uncountable' nouns, use of determiners and pronouns)
- to master and discuss the adjective phrase and the adverb phrase
- to master the basic elements of English segmental phonetics

AA : English: Practical exercises
By the end of the course the students are expected to have acquired a higher intermediate level of communicative competence in speaking and writing (B2 level, CEFR).

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AA : English: Linguistics I
In the first year, the focus of the linguistics course is essentially on verbs and the verb phrase (use of tenses, modal verbs, reported speech, the passive, non-finite forms of the verb - infinitives, gerunds and participles), the noun phrase (e.g. countable vs uncountable' nouns, use of determiners and pronouns), the adjective phrase and the adverb phrase. The students are also introduced to the sounds of the English language (phonetics). Special attention will be devoted to the metalanguage required to identify and describe the grammatical and linguistic phenomena under study.

AA : English: Practical exercises
1. Grammar and vocabulary :
a) The students practise the structures and patterns covered in Linguistics I and the vocabulary covered in class through translation or fill-in exercises, writing exercises (descriptive or creative texts), etc. Some exercises are also designed to enhance the students' use of bilingual and monolingual dictionaires and to improve their pronunciation.
b) Analysis of grammatical structures, vocabulary, cohesion and linking words and phrases in (non-literary) authentic texts (news articles, advertisements, etc.).
2. Oral and writing skills :
a) Oral skills. Conversation practice (e.g. debates, role plays); prepared presentation about a topic connected with some cultural aspect of an English-speaking country; oral reports about texts the students have read or heard; etc.
b) Writing skills. Writing formal and informal letters/messages, creative texts (e.g. narrative or descriptive texts), summaries of articles in English, opinion pieces.

On top of the work done in class and the exercises that need to be prepared before class, students will have to engage in self-study activities (systematic study of the vocabulary included in the book Oxford Word Skills - Intermediate, OUP). Regular reading and listening practice (newspapers, magazines; news and current affairs programmes, films, TV sries, etc.) is highly recommended.

AA : English: Linguistics I
Formal lectures (theory + exercises).

AA : English: Practical exercises
Exercise sessions (with active student participation).

Weighting Linguistics I and Practical exercises in year 1: 50/50
Weighting January exam and June exam: 50/50.

AA : English: Linguistics I
Written exam in January and written exam in June (questions about the theory and exercises similar to the ones done in class).

AA : English: Practical exercises
Regular written tests throughout the academic year. Written exam in January and written and oral exam in June.

Written exam: grammar and vocabulary exercises and writing exercises similar to the ones done during the year.
Oral exam: discussion about topics covered during the year and texts prepared at home. In addition, the students have twenty minutes to read an unseen text and to prepare a short summary and express their opinions on it. This is followed by a Q&A session.

AA : English: Linguistics I

Leech, G. (2004) Meaning and the English Verb. Pearson Education.
McCarthy, M. & F. O'Dell (2002) English Vocabulary in Use (Upper Intermediate). Cambridge University Press.
Macmillan English Dictionary for Advanced Learners (2007 - second edition) Macmillan Education.
Roach, P. (2009) English Phonetics and Phonology. Cambridge University Press.
Schrampfer Azar, B. (1999) Understanding and Using English Grammar. Longman.
Swan, M. (2005) Practical English Usage. Oxford University Press.
Van Roey, J. (1982) English Grammar. Advanced Level. Didier Hatier.
Vince, M. (2008) Macmillan English Grammar in Context (Advanced). Oxford: Macmillan Education.
Wardhaugh, R. (2003) Understanding English Grammar. A Linguistic Approach. Blackwell.

AA : English: Practical exercises
Cf. bibliography on the documents handed out to the students.

AA : English: Linguistics I
Course notes, handouts, Powerpoint presentations, audio-visual materials. Some exercises will have to be prepared ahead of the sessions.

AA : English: Practical exercises
Course notes and handouts (in paper and/or electronic version). Audio-visual materials.