Code
CGSE ENG 4242
Level
L2
Population
Bachelor 2ème année,2ème Année Management,2ème Année Télécom
Semester
Spring
Domain
Anglais
Language
Anglais/English
ECTS Credits
4
Class hours
39
Workload
75
Program Manager(s)
Department
- Langues et Sciences Humaines
Educational team
Introduction to the course
Welcome to the Theatre world! This course introduces students to different basic drama exercises such as warming-up, trust-building or concentration games. The course will then go on to present various improvisation games to promote quick reactivity and spontaneity. Then students will choose, study and perform different scenes taken from plays, films or series (Oscar Wilde, Harold Pinter, Quentin Tarantino, Monty Python, Woody Allen, Breaking bad…). Students will develop a trained eye by watching carefully and analysing their performance and the performance of others. They will take notes during each session and will write a full report of this progression
The purpose of the course is to consider learning English not as an end in itself but as a means for students to express themselves in a meaningful context, which is what acting offers. By taking risks using the language and having to adapt to people and situations, students should be able to overcome any possible “language blocks”.
In the words of Alan Maley and Alan Duff in Drama techniques in language learning, students will be encouraged to “use the skills we most need when speaking a language: adaptability, speed of reaction, sensitivity to tone, in one word appropriateness.”
Learning objectives
ILO17 Communicate and collaborate in different contexts
(GA11) Decipher expectations (issues, interests) of different partners
(GA12) Use culturally appropriate methods to speak, interact sensitively, and get messages across
(GA14) Produce efficient 'language acts' appropriate to both audience and objective (emails, reports, essays, minutes, presentations, meetings etc.)
Language Rubrics:
• To be able to communicate ideas, experiences and opinions in good (clear and efficient) English
• To talk fluently on any given topic and to improvise on a situation at a moment’s notice
• To be able to analyse the gist of a scene, the dramatic stakes and tension, the relationships between the characters, their feelings…, the humour, the rhythm, the body language…
• To be able to correct, reinvent and find new ideas after several rehearsals
• To direct a group: to know what to look out for, to consider, to correct, how to help fellow actors when they are stuck…
• To take notes on the progression of the group and to analyse the work done in a written report
• To stand in front of an audience with less apprehension and to perform for about ten minutes
Content
LG5 Global Awareness. Being open (minded) to others and to the world, and looking for positive societal impact
Expectations
Learners are expected to show self-respect, respect for others, and give their best at all times.
Learners are expected to show self-respect, respect for others, and give their best at all times.
Learners should be ready for a high degree of interaction: in pairs, groups and in open class environments. Discussion will be the norm and everyone is expected to contribute in every class.
Learners should arrive to class ready to participate with the necessary materials
Use of all electronic devices is forbidden unless indicated otherwise.
Punctuality / Attendance:
Attendance is obligatory for all courses and exercises. Attendance will be registered at every session, with non-attendance impacting learner grades.
Learners are expected to be ready to start on time for each session. This means arriving prepared to work at least a few minutes early for class.
Learners arriving after the start time may be admitted to class (at the discretion of the teacher), but will be marked as late (impacting presence grade). Learners arriving 5 (or more) minutes late will be marked absent for the entire class. The same rules apply in returning from breaks.
It is the responsibility of the learner to make up for any and all missed work.
Participation:
Participation grades are based on the following criteria:
• Punctuality: on-time and ready-to-work (non-disruptive in time-keeping)
• Motivation: Only speaking English in Class, no use of translation tools
• Collaborative: Interacting appropriately during pair/group work
• Engagement: Participating appropriately in whole-class activities
• Focus: Remaining focused during teacher input and on class tasks
• Committed to Homework: Homework delivered on time and to the best of ability.
• Positive: Contributing to positive class atmosphere
Academic Integrity:
Chaque travail soumis pour notation doit être créé uniquement par l'apprenant et sans l'aide de correcteurs et/ou traducteurs automatiques de langue et sans l’aide d’outils de texte génératif, sauf indication expresse et contraire de l’enseignant. Tout travail présentant des signes caractéristiques de tels usages, non conforme au niveau de l'apprenant, se verra attribuer une note de 0/20. La décision finale sera prise par l'enseignant et le coordinateur du cours.
Prerequisites
C1
Evaluation
All Grading will be on a scale of 0 to 20, unless otherwise stated.
Grading will be on a scale of 0 to 20.
1/3 CF: Performing a scene in front of fellow students in the group: April 12th
1/3 CCs:
CC1. Writing the autobiography of the character you are playing: January 25th
CC2. Mid-term performance to show the class your progress in the scene and obtain useful feedback: March 8th
CC3. A final written report (suggested: 3200-4000 words per group) on the scene worked on: problems, errors made, ideas found, any breakthroughs and reasons / justifications for each: April 5th
1/3 PP: Presence and participation
The CF makes up 1/3 of the final grade for the module (UV/UE).
The CC makes up 2/3 of the final grade for the module (UV/UE). This CC grade is made up of equal parts ‘PP’ grade (Presence & Participation), and ‘CC*’ Grade (3 Selected Classroom assignments, as detailed by the teacher: 2 Written Production assignments, and 1 Oral Presentation).
Presence Grade: Learners will receive credit for attending class regularly, up to a maximum of 1/6 of their total grade. Unjustified absences will thus have a direct impact on a learner’s overall grade.
Participation Grade: Learners will be assessed on their participation in class, according to the criteria in ‘classroom expectations’
Validating the tandem program will add 2 bonus points to a learner’s CC grade of the corresponding language course.
CEFR Grade (A1-C2)
Learners will be continuously assessed as to their language level relative to CEFR criteria.
There is NO DIRECT RELATION between a learner’s CC*/CF/PP and their CEFR level.
Une absence non justifiée au CF1 par le service de scolarité centrale entraîne la note 0/20.
CF2
En cas d’échec (note finale inférieure à 10) au CF1, un Contrôle Final 2 (CF2) est organisé.
A LSH, la note de CF2 ne remplace QUE la note du CF1 et, lorsque votre absence au CF1 n'est pas justifiée par la scolarité centrale de votre école, alors votre note finale de module (UV/UE) est plafonnée à 13/20 (donc CC+CF2).
Pour plus d'informations, voir sur le blog LSH : https://lsh.imt-bs.blog/
Grades are subject to moderation by the course coordinator. The value of grades may increase or decrease.
Pedagogical methods
Students should expect a high degree of interaction. I expect active participation, discussion about what has been done as I consider the discussion after or before the work as important as the work itself in terms of language learning. In order to build a warm, pleasant and stimulating atmosphere I expect students to keep themselves and their mobile phones quiet during performances. I also insist that all scenes are learnt very early on so as to facilitate the acting process.
Program
Programme grande école,Programme Ingénieur,Programme Bachelor
Class schedule
Please note that this sequence is subject to change. Learners should consult their email and the class moodle page regularly to stay aware of changes)
S01 Introduction to course, theme and preliminary exploration of key issues
S02 Tools for teamwork I
S03 Brainstorming / Finding Root Causes of Problems (& Group Selection) Deliverable 1 (CC)
S04&S05 Managing Meetings / Complexity analysis Deliverable 2 (CC)
S06-08 Disagreeing & Conflict / Outcome Mapping & Strategy Development
S09 Deliverable 3 (CC) Public Consultation / Press Conference
S10 Structuring information Deliverable 4 (CC)
S11 Storytelling and Considering the Audience
S12 CF - Defence of project