Course teacher(s)
Christel VAN RANST (Coordinator)ECTS credits
5
Language(s) of instruction
english
Course content
The revision / development of the grammatical knowledge will be organised on a self-study basis. In addition to the self-study grammar section, the reading course aims to facilitate the comprehension of texts in English in the field of political science and this mainly by expanding vocabulary. Of course, exercises aimed at improving the comprehension of texts will also be part of the course.
Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)
Students are expected to gain a solid grounding in the grammar of the English language as well as to acquire vocabulary linked to political science.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Courses requiring this course
Teaching methods and learning activities
Self-study with different supports for the grammar part (guidances, online exercises, etc.) Lexical development: 2-hour weekly sessions in the second term only.
References, bibliography, and recommended reading
English Grammar in Use - A self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English, with answers, by Raymond Murphy (Cambridge University Press, Third Edition, Cambridge, 2004. Version with CD Rom)
Other information
Contacts
Christel Van Ranst +32 2 650.46.48 cvranst@ulb.ac.be Office: H building, 3rd floor, room 166
Evaluation
Method(s) of evaluation
- Other
Other
Grammar exam in January (resit in June and August) Written exam based on lexis in May/june (resit in August)