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English 4 language and culture25048/1709/1920/1/32
Study guide

English 4 language and culture

25048/1709/1920/1/32
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Education: Secondary Education, programme stage 2
    Programme option:
    • English
  • Bachelor of Education: Secondary Education
    Programme option:
    • English
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Co-ordinator: Vollebregt Joos
Other teaching staff: Caelen Deeviet, Hargreaves Stephen, Van Elsacker Annick
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 write properly structured texts
can, both orally and written, rapport and interact on authentic written and oral cultural expressions in written and audiovisual media
can present tasks using powerpoint, prezi, the smartboard
can communicate easily both written and orally, including with native speakers (level C1)
master the basic and extension vocabulary, i.e., the vocabulary for form and content can be used correctly in the skills (level C1)
Learning promotion: Appropriate learning content
mastered the bases extending grammar, that can identify the different grammatical categories and explain and apply the most important grammatical rules.
is able to situate important writers from English literature chronologically and contextually
can situate the most prominent characteristics of Scottish and Irish culture and history
can analyse and present literary and non-fiction texts. The students control the most prominent literary competences, have a keen eye for textual grammar and language registers
can, both orally and written, rapport and interact on authentic written and oral cultural expressions in written and audiovisual media
master the basic and extension vocabulary, i.e., the vocabulary for form and content can be used correctly in the skills (level C1)
Self-development: critically reflecting
can correctly assess the own position on the progress cycle concerning knowledge and skills and systematise it
can remediate the determined flaws concerning knowledge and skills
Self-development: plan-making
can remediate the determined flaws concerning knowledge and skills
Learning Promotion: Use appropriate media
can present tasks using powerpoint, prezi, the smartboard

Course content

- All knowledge of English Language and Culture 1, 2 & 3 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€ 60,00
  • Author: J. O'Driscoll
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 tutorials18,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours57,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Semester 2Continuous project assignment (Permanent evaluation)20,00oral + written
Semester 2Knowledge test50,00oral exam
Semester 2Portfolio30,00written
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test60,00oral exam
2nd examination periodPortfolio40,00written