- Enseignant-e: Alexandre Fachard
Practical Language
Practical Language classes use texts and other media on a variety of topics related to the cultures of the English-speaking world to help students consolidate and improve their proficiency in grammar, vocabulary and language use. In addition to language practice, the course aims to introduce a basic descriptive framework for the English language. This is designed to enable students to develop their own mastery of the language independently, and to be useful for those who aim to go on to teach. Active participation in class and further study at home are required. Assessment is continuous during the academic year. An attestation certifying satisfactory completion of this course is required for completion of the BA2 module.
Required course material:
(1) a reader, to be purchased at polycopie@unige.ch. To order a copy
– Go to polycopie.unige.ch/en/ (You will be asked for your password.)
– In the Search bar, type “Fachard”
– Select the reader entitled “Practical Language, Autumn 2024”
– Click on “Add to Cart”
– Click on “Proceed to checkout” and complete your order.
(2) Douglas Biber et al., Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English (Pearson, 2013). Copies
of this book will be available for purchase at Payot – Rive Gauche (rue de la Confédération 7, 1204 Geneva); price: 35.90 with student discount.
The Practical Language TP groups begin on Wednesday, 25 September 2024.