This module aims at mastering the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, with the acquisition of basic legal vocabulary. It includes a review of the structures, grammar and vocabulary of the English language through the reading of texts and listening to authentic and legal audio documents; an extension of the receptive legal vocabulary is also aimed at, with a view to specialisation.
The priority of Block 1 is to enable each student to be confirmed at the end of Block 1 at a B2 level in the skills selected for the Baccalaureate degree exit profile.
The course involves working with written and audio documents in English. These documents are authentic texts/audios with a legal focus. The aim is (i) to master reading comprehension of texts; (ii) to master listening comprehension of audio documents; (iii) to acquire basic legal vocabulary (receptive mode only) and (iv) to understand common grammatical structures. To a lesser extent, the course includes oral expression with the aim of improving communication and interaction in English up to level B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
See course notes.
The final examination will cover:
(i) in-context understanding of the vocabulary covered during the course and contained in the syllabus and Webcampus glossaries;
(ii) in-context understanding of the grammar points covered;
(iii) reading and listening comprehension of texts and audio documents seen in classes, and
(iv) reading and listening comprehension of texts and audio documents not seen in the course but whose topic has been covered in classes. The examination is identical for both level groups. The exam can be resit in the June and August sessions. The modalities remain the same.
The course notes are available for sale; they can also be found in PDF on the Webcampus platform. The videos worked on in class are available on Webcampus. Webcampus will also be used to make complementary materials available to students and for general communication between the lecturer and students.