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

English

MHAN1221A - [1 Q. • 30 Th. • Pond. : 30] Nathalie Caron, Anne-Marie Collins, Pascale Gouverneur, William Hayes, Jean-Marc Lafontaine, Erwin Ochsenmeier, Marie Trincaretto
MHAN1221B - [2 Q. • 30 Th. • Pond. : 70] Nathalie Caron, Anne-Marie Collins, Pascale Gouverneur, William Hayes, Jean-Marc Lafontaine, Erwin Ochsenmeier, Marie Trincaretto

Upon completing the written part (lexicology) of this course, the student will be able to:
- understand, explain, use, and translate the idioms and the vocabulary studied during the course;
- learn vocabulary efficiently.

This unit is also an opportunity for students to develop their oral proficiency. The unit's target level is the European Reference framework B1+ level for languages (minimum level required to pass the Unit). Students learn to give a presentation and deepen their understanding of - and ability to use - the cultural features of the English language (usage, polite forms, register, etc.).

For the Bachelor in Modern Languages and Letters: German, Dutch and English :

For the Bachelor in translation and interpreting :

None

The lexicology part of the course is dedicated to learning some common English Idioms using the provided course notes and, in the second part, some structures of English vocabulary and some vocabulary grouped by themes using various learning activities.

This unit is also an opportunity for students to develop their oral proficiency. The unit's target level is the European Reference framework B1+ level for languages (minimum level required to pass the Unit). Students learn to give a presentation and deepen their understanding of - and ability to use - the cultural features of the English language (usage, polite forms, register, etc.).

The written part of the course includes a range of exercises (fill-in the gaps and on-line exercises, etc.) on English idiomatic expressions and vocabulary.

Practical oral work : role play, guided conversations, presentations, group activities, etc.

Remote online teaching if stricter social distancing measures are required due to Covid-19.

Students take a written examination comprising a range of question types and focusing on the idiomatic expressions and the other vocabulary studied during the course.
Students also take an oral examination for the ‘practical oral skills' part of the course.
This course is subdivided into two parts (oral practice and lexicology) and has two separate exams. The global mark is an average calculated as described. In case of a fail grade, you're invited to visit the MOODLE page of the course and check the relevant testing details and procedures. A 10/20 or higher mark will automatically be transferred to the second or third exam session. It is thus not possible to re-sit the exam related to this part of the course.

Remote online exam will be organised if stricter social distancing measures are required due to Covid-19.

Handout with exercises and other documents available from the intranet (Moodleuslb and Teams).
Cambridge Vocabulary in Use Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate, Cambridge University Press
-The Council for Cultural Co-operation (2001), Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, Strasbourg, Didier.