Goals

  • Bringing as many students as possible up to the C1 level of CEFRL ("Proficient User - Effective Operational Proficiency")
  • Extending knowledge of the Anglo-Saxon world and of its diversity.
  • Improving methodological and rhetorical skills to achieve structured thinking and precise expression.
  • Helping students speak in an authentic, natural and convincing way, to then be able to make professional presentations.
  • Sensitising students to issues outside of western civilisations, not limited to the English-speaking world.

Programme

Classes are held outside of class hours (at lunchtime or in the evening). The number of classes (30 hours) is the same as for other languages. Depending on the teachers, this course can be "classical" or theme-based. Topics will be specified in the language choice form when students register for the course. Whether teaching is theme-based or not, it relies on the study of articles, books, podcasts and videos. The documents are long and demanding. Students are expected to give presentations, to debate and engage in dialogue in small groups.

Sustainable development

Level 1: Activity contextualised through environmentally sustainable development and social responsibility and/or supported by examples, exercises, applications.

DD&RS level 1

Activity contextualised through environmentally sustainable development and social responsibility and/or supported by examples, exercises, applications.

Programme elements related to sustainable development goals

Students are sensitised to issues linked to climate change, renewable energies, the circular economy, alternative lifestyles and sustainable buildings and cities. We can also discuss poverty, feminism and bioethical questions.

Responsibles

  • Camille BEDEAU BOURBON
  • Florence MILON

Language

English

Keywords

Grammatical consolidation, expanding vocabulary, interactivity, debating, civilisation, Anglo-Saxon, United States, United Kingdom, developing countries, methodology, rhetoric, efficiency, credibility, excellence.