English

Academic year: 2010-2011 Course code module 1000PSWENG Semester: 1st and 2nd semester Credits: 3 Study load (hours) 84 Theory (hours): 30,00 Practice/Exercises(hours): Other (hours): Part-time program: 1 Instructor(s) An Verhulst Language of instruction: English Semester exam information: exam in the 2nd semester Contract restriction information: 1. Prerequisites *Algemene competenties Good knowledge of spoken and written English (level B2 of Common European Framework of Reference)  *Sequentiality None 2. Objectives (expected learning outcomes) Improving oral and written skills, understanding specialised vocabulary, gaining a better insight into the structure of and language usage in different text types, with attention  to the social context (politics, culture, the media). 3. Course content - grammar: tenses, modality, topics of the noun phrase - specialised vocabulary - writing skills: coherence and structure of summaries, academic papers and public speeches - speaking skills: presenting a topic in group & holding a debate - listening skills: focus   on English accents and understanding radio broadcasted discussions 4. Teaching method Direct contact: Lectures Exercise sessions Skills training Personal work: Exercises Assignments - individual Assignments - in group Supervised self-study 5. Assessment method Exam: Written, without oral presentation Continuous assessment: Exercises Assignments (Interim) tests 6. Compulsory reading – study material Syllabus: "English for Political and Communication Studies" (available at the printing service Universitas) "E-lexique, français-anglais" (available at ACCO shop) 7. Recommended reading - study material Monolingual dictionary: Merriam Webster / Collins Cobuild / Oxford Advanced Learner's 8. Tutoring After class and by appointment. laatste aanpassing: last update: 29/09/2010 15:49 an.verhulst