HEPL

Basic knowledge of spoken and written standard English , self-study learning method highly recommended.

Good command of the French language and of its grammatical terminology

To introduce students to genuine English-language documents related to psychological issues:

To help students understand, analyze, interpret and sum up articles (abstract writing) from the written press (such as Time, Newsweek, The Times, The Guardian) and from journals specialized in psychological studies/research;

to teach students how to find relevant and reliable information sources in the field of psychological studies in English.

Reading practice of English as used in the field of psychology.

Grammar review in connection with the documents discussed in class.

Practice of scientific abstract writing.

Correct use of a bilingual (French-English)and descriptive (English-English) dictionary.

Drawing up of a glossary of the most commonly used technical terms in the field of psychology and other related sciences.

English print media:

The Guardian, The Times, The New York Times, Time, Newsweek.

Specialized journals and magazines

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (www.aacap.org)

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 British Medical Journal (www.bmj.com)

websites:

www.psychologyinfo.com

www.medscape.com

http://www.therapistfinder.net/glossary/index.html (Interactive Glossary of Mental Health and Disability Terms)

Dictionaries and reference books:

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

English Grammar in Use, Raymon Murphy, Cambridge

Online dictionaries:

www.m-w.com

www.yourdictionary.com

‘le grand dictionnaire’

‘eurodicautom’

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

Major emphasis is put on the students’ regular attendance.

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