Understand the main ideas of abstract and concrete texts (written and audio) with a legal focus.
- Help the student to improve their knowledge in preparation for specialization.
- Expand vocabulary and grammar to enable the student to participate fully in the course of comparative law taught in bloc 3 of the Bachelor's programme.
- Enable the student to reach a B2 level in reading comprehension and listening comprehension of authentic materials and/or materials with a legal focus.
The student will work on written or oral documents in English. Those documents are authentic texts/audios with a legal focus.
To a lesser extent, the course includes oral expression, aiming at improving knowledge and communication in English up to level B2, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
See course notes.
Students enrolled in this course are expected to have reached at least A2-B1 level on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in English by the beginning of the second semester.
At the start of the academic year, an online test is administered to assess the English proficiency of all students. Beginner students are expected to take the necessary steps to improve their English and reach the required level. Students assessed at A2 level will be directed to an optional remedial module beginning in the first semester. Details of this module will be communicated together with the test results.
The same course, DCDLB201, is offered to six different groups in order to ensure smaller class sizes and a more personalized learning experience. Students will enroll in a group themselves via WebCampus.
One Advanced group is reserved for students who achieve at least a B2 level on the test.
One Lower Intermediate group is reserved for students who achieve an A2 level on the test.
The remaining four groups are open to students regardless of their proficiency level.
The course is taught in the form of interactive seminars conducted in English. Active student participation is strongly encouraged.
The June written examination accounts for 100% of the final grade.
It will cover:
Contextual understanding of vocabulary covered during the course and contained in the syllabus and video transcripts;
Contextual understanding of grammar points covered during the course;
Reading and listening comprehension of previously unseen texts and audio documents at B2 level;
The content of a “fil rouge” (ongoing theme/project) activity organized during the semester.
In the event of a resit examination (second session), students will again be assessed on the entire year's course content. The August examination will also count for 100% of the final grade.
Note: A formative test will be organized during the semester to encourage students to study part of the course material and to help them become familiar with the examination format and types of questions.
Important: Please note that successfully completing this course unit does not in any way constitute certification of any specific level of English proficiency.
The course notes are available for sale; they are also in PDF version on Webcampus.
The videos discussed in class are available on Webcampus.
The thematic conference will be held on campus (at a date to be communicated).The web platform will also be used to share other documents as well as for general communication between the lecturer and the students.
Other resources are also posted on Webcampus.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Philosophy | Standard | 2 | 3 | No |
| Bachelor in Law | Double bac droit-philosophie | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Bachelor in Law | Erasmus Belgica UHasselt | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Bachelor in Law | Eramus 2+2+1 | 2 | 3 | Yes |