InterACTING : English through drama and acting (from B1)
Learning outcomes
- Interact in English with ease, developing a relationship based on trust on a physical, emotional and psychological level, through fun and laughter
- Understand the plot of a play and recognize the main episodes and events
- Act and/or improvise in a scene/a sketch
- Creatively co-write a short play, using appropriate vocabulary and correct grammatical structures
- Interprets texts verbally, using adequate pronunciation, stress patterns, intonation and rhythm, and non-verbally through gestures
- Deal with basic intercultural differences through collaboration
- Apply original and holistic learning strategies; reflect on the learning and creative proces
Methods
- A benevolent, dynamic and collaborative environment in which the participants can build confidence and complete a project
- Body and vocal warm-ups
- Games to develop concentration, trust, improvisation and creative (co)writing
- Texts, plays, scenes, sketches, poems of an appropriate level
- Support and model for example with diction, pronunciation, stage presence and expression
Practical information
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Required level |
From B1/B2 |
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Structure of the module |
> Group |
2 periods |
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> Multimedia Centre (EMA)* |
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Timetable |
Fixed according to the availability of the participants |
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Fees |
Language Center courses are only for members of the UNIL community (with a few exceptions) |
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*When indicated, the multimedia space for independent learning (EMA) is an integrated part of the course. It can be “online registration” or “free access” (details)