The point of this course is mainly to get you to speak amongst an audience, respecting a certain ‘etiquette’ and getting involved in discussions revolving around questions that are of public interest.
Concretely: in turns, two students will choose a topic (economic, social, political, etc.), choose a setting (radio show, UN conference, etc.), establish a list of roles for the debaters, provide a collection of articles about the subject and write an introductory statement that opens the debate. The rest of the class will have a week to decide their role, read the material and get prepared. On D-day, students will debate for approximately an hour, under the supervision of the organisers. In a second part, we’ll debrief the discussion and see what can be enhanced.
Continuous assessment:
-your overall performance as a debater / organiser
- an essay/opinion piece you’ll have to write during the last course about one topic that will have been addressed in class (end of term)
- one CO and one CE (throughout the term)
- マネージャ: Touret Steve
How fiction mirrors truth and comparing thought-provoking examples from Black Mirror to real life. This module deals with the powerful influence that technology has on society, ethics and human behaviour today and in the near future. Using a series of videos and Black Mirror episodes, students will present a critical analysis of a Black Mirror episode and organise a meaningful debate. Teacher-led in the beginning, students will gradually take over, in a benign way of course, and lead their own interactive workshop, using the methods used at the beginning of the module. (Continuous assessment)
- マネージャ: Kehoe Bridget
The amount of energy consumed by humans is constantly increasing. As are the effects of this on our climate. If we want our planet to remain habitable we need to meet our energy needs from cleaner sources. Plenty of technological solutions already exist, but could we solve the human problems of implementation and could we do it in time? This course places the political and economic aspects of transition within the context of a broader look at humanity’s relationship with energy and analyses the human blocks and brakes on the implementation of environmentally driven energy solutions.
Assessment is principally on an oral presentation and a short written dossier on the same subject. Monday 10 :15 only !
- マネージャ: Airey John
In this class, we will have a look at some British social conflicts through movies. We will watch extracts of very different movies and you may be also asked to watch a couple before class so that we can comment on them from different perspectives. The movies will deal with issues such as social struggles, gender inequality or racism to name a few.
Continuous assessment: presentations of movies; reviews; oral comprehension of short sequences and videos; writing reviews; opinion pieces... Thursday only !
- マネージャ: Durbec Valérie
Humour is an integral part of social interaction and very difficult to master when exchanging in a second language. Cultural and social connotations, experiences and political correctness all contribute to an ever evolving form of communication that we all love to partake in.
By studying British & American humour and their differences (videos/related articles/series/sketches/stand-up comedians etc...) you will get an insight into what makes these two cultures laugh. Does it make you laugh & does a 'global humour’ exist?
Your final project will be in small groups, writing & performing your own sketches. Fear not!... there will be a lot of preparation for this & you don't need to be 'funny' to partake in this programme, it’s just another way to learn about the Queen’s or the President’s English.
- マネージャ: Atkinson Patrick
This course is designed to awaken curiosity to learn, to boost the students’ knowledge and practice in English by giving a thorough insight on the comprehension of various current topics, existing issues, potential dangers and alternative solutions. A number of press articles, texts, documents and videos will be discussed, covering topics like International Tourism, Cultural Diversity, Education, the World of Work…The interactive lessons would stimulate a vivid involvement of each particular student, creating a comfortable environment to freely express themselves. Continuous assessment Thursday only !
- マネージャ: Durbec Valérie
- マネージャ: Gevorgyan Flora