HEPL

Command of the language skills developed in the first course unit.

Further practice of genuine English-language reading  material specific to the option, scientific abstract writing and information retrieval at a more advanced level

Reading practice of English as used in the field of psychology at a more advanced level.

Grammar review in connection with the documents discussed in class.

Practice of scientific abstract writing.

The glossary of the most commonly used technical terms in the field of psychology and other related sciences – started in the first course unit – will be pursued.

British and American press : The Guardian, The Times, The New York Times, Time, Newsweek.

Scientific journals and magazines : American Psychological Association (www.apa.org) , National Institute of Mental Health (www.nimh.nih.gov) , Journal of the American Medical Association (www.jama.ama-assn.org), The Lancet , The British Medical Journal (www.bmj.com ).

Reference books:

Collins Cobuild, English Dictionary for Advanced Learners, Harper Collins Publishers

English grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, Cambridge

Online dictionaries: www.m-w.com, ' le grand dictionnaire', 'eurodicautom'

Much emphasis is put on the students’ regular attendance.

Students are also expected to take an active part in the classroom activities.

At the beginning of each academic year, students are given detailed course guidelines on the teaching, learning and assessment methods.