Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
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English 2 language and culture23877/1709/1920/1/85
Study guide

English 2 language and culture

23877/1709/1920/1/85
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Education: Secondary Education, programme stage 1
    Programme option:
    • English
  • Bachelor of Education: Secondary Education
    Programme option:
    • English
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Van Elsacker Annick
Other teaching staff: Caelen Deeviet, Hargreaves Stephen, Vollebregt Joos
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 2
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 09.03.2020 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: You have to pass this course unit (will never be tolerated).
Total study time: 75,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

Interaction - Develop language
can, both orally and written, rapport and interact on authentic written and oral cultural expressions in written and audiovisual media. They can reproduce in an objective manner and formulate a point of view
can communicate easily both written and orally, including with native speakers (level B2)
Learning promotion: Appropriate learning content
mastered the basic vocabulary and expanding vocabulary that is able to correctly use the vocabulary of form and content in five skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening and culture), level B2 (CEFR reference)
mastered grammar, meaning he can identify the different grammatical categories and key grammatical rules
can use the electronical learning platform to do grammar, vocabulary and listening competence exercises
Self-development: critically reflecting
can correctly assess the own position on the progress cycle concerning knowledge and skills
Self-development: plan-making
can remediate the determined flaws concerning the own knowledge and skills

Course content

- All knowledge of English Language and Culture 1 will be considered acquired knowledge.
- The students’ vocabulary knowledge will be expanded, largely autonomously, through the use of authentic texts concerning a variety of cultural and literary subjects. The students are required to do research on the authors, topics, genres… They will also do text analysis. All of their personal work will be compiled into a portfolio, together with notes and educated opinions on the texts.
- The students will also process the necessary grammar. An important aspect will be the use of metalanguage to interpret and explain grammar items.

- The students are required to read books outside of the classroom and will process their reading in a portfolio assignment.
- The students are expected to have a strong interest in Anglo-Saxon culture and to show this through their work.
- The students will perform peer-teaching.

Study material (list)

Mandatory€ 37,00
  • Author: G. Yule
Mandatory€ 20,50
  • Author: J. Cumps & D. Phillips
Mandatory€ 36,00
  • Author: M. McCarthy & F. O'Dell
Mandatory
Mandatory€ 5,00
Mandatory€ 1,79
  • Author: J. De Brucker en W. Belmans
Mandatory€ 5,75
  • Author: J. De Brucker en W. Belmans

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials21,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours54,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Semester 2Continuous project assignment (Permanent evaluation)20,00schriftelijk + mondeling
Semester 2Knowledge test30,00written exam
Semester 2Portfolio20,00written assessment
Semester 2Skills assessment hands off30,00oral exam 15'/student
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test40,00written exam
2nd examination periodPortfolio30,00written assessment
2nd examination periodSkills assessment hands off30,00oral exam 15'/student