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FICHE DE CONTACT
Enseignante : Saker Soumia
Grade : Maitre de conférence classe B
Spécialité : Doctorat en gestion des villes et développement durable
Email : saker.soumia@univ-oeb.dz
- English course
English course
Field: Earth and Universe Sciences
Program: Geography and Spatial Planning
Level: 2st Year Bachelor’s Degree
Semester: 4
transversal Unit
Subject: English
Credits: 3
Coefficient: 2
Classes: Tutorial: 1h30
Evaluation method: 100% exam
- OBJECTIFS
OBJECTIFS
1/ Develop specialized vocabulary related to geography and land use planning in English.
Example: climate, urbanization, ecosystem, settlement patterns.
2/ Understand and interpret geographical texts and maps in English, both written and visual.
This includes reading academic articles, map legends, and research summaries.
3/ Communicate ideas clearly and effectively in an academic context, both orally and in writing.4/ Practice Descriptive and Analytical Writing Write paragraphs and short texts that describe geographical phenomena, land use patterns, and spatial organization.
- Recommended Prior Knowledge
Recommended Prior Knowledge
Students are expected to have a basic understanding of general English (A2–B1 level), including simple grammar structures, everyday vocabulary, and the ability to read and write short texts. Basic geographical concepts in French or Arabic are also assumed.
- WEEKLY WORK PLAN
WEEKLY WORK PLAN
Week 1: Introduction to English for Geography
- Importance of English in academic and professional geography.
- Self-introduction (name, level, specialization).
- Basic vocabulary: geography, map, region, climate, environment.
- Classroom language and basic questions.
Week 2: Describing the Physical Environment
- Vocabulary: landforms (mountains, rivers, valleys, plains).
- Descriptive adjectives and sentence structures.
- Reading a short text about landscapes.
- Writing simple geographic descriptions.
Week 3: Types of Maps and Map Reading
- Vocabulary: political map, topographic map, thematic map.
- Reading maps and describing features.
- Prepositions of place and direction.
- Practice: describe a simple map.
Week 4: Natural Resources and Environmental Issues
- Vocabulary: resources, deforestation, pollution, sustainability.
- Reading a short article about environmental threats.
- Expressing cause and effect.
- Grammar focus: modal verbs (can, must, should).
Week 5: Climate and Weather Patterns
- Vocabulary: climate types, temperature, precipitation, drought.
- Comparative and superlative forms.
- Reading and interpreting weather maps.
- Writing: describing climate zones.
Week 6: Human Geography and Population
- Vocabulary: population, migration, urbanization.
- Reading statistics and demographic charts.
- Grammar focus: passive voice (introduction).
- Discussion: rural vs urban life.
Week 7: Land Use and Settlement Patterns
- Vocabulary: land use, agriculture, industrial, residential, settlement.
- Reading and describing land use maps.
- Speaking: explaining land use in your region.
- Grammar: "There is/There are".
Week 8: Urban Geography and City Planning
- Vocabulary: infrastructure, zoning, transportation, green spaces.
- Reading a short text on urban planning.
- Prepositions of movement and spatial relations.
- Task: describing a city map.
Week 9: Natural Disasters and Risk Management
- Vocabulary: earthquake, flood, drought, disaster risk.
- Reading a case study (e.g., floods in North Africa).
- Grammar: past simple vs past continuous.
- Speaking: sharing local disaster experiences.
Week 10: Geographical Tools and Technologies
- Vocabulary: GIS, GPS, satellite imagery, remote sensing.
- Reading: introduction to geospatial tools.
- Grammar: present perfect tense (have/has + past participle).
- Writing: describing how technology helps in geography.
Week 11: Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development
- Vocabulary: conservation, biodiversity, recycling, eco-friendly.
- Reading comprehension: UN SDGs (related to the environment).
- Grammar: first conditional (If + present, will + verb).
- Group discussion: how to make cities sustainable.
Week 12: Project Presentation and Revision
- Students present short projects in English.
- Review of vocabulary and grammar from previous weeks.
- Speaking and writing assessment.
- Final Q&A and feedback.
- WEEK 1: Introduction to English for Geography
WEEK 1: Introduction to English for Geography
Objectives of the Lesson
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Understand the role of the English language in the field of geography.
Introduce themselves in an academic context.
Use key geographical vocabulary and basic classroom expressions.
Participate in a short discussion about their field of study and their goals for learning English.
- WEEK 2 :Physical Geography Vocabulary
WEEK 2 :Physical Geography Vocabulary
Objectives of the lesson:
Understand the importance of descriptive language in geography.
Learn key vocabulary for natural and human geographical features.
Use adjectives and prepositions to describe places.
Write a short descriptive paragraph.
- WEEK 3: Types of Maps and Their Uses
WEEK 3: Types of Maps and Their Uses
students will be able to:
- Identify and distinguish between different types of maps.
- Use appropriate vocabulary to describe maps.
- Understand key cartographic terms (scale, legend, contour, topography, thematic map).
- Apply simple structures for interpreting and comparing maps.
- WEEK 4: Natural Features and Landforms
WEEK 4: Natural Features and Landforms
students will be able to:
- Identify and name major natural features in English.
- Use precise vocabulary to describe them.
- Understand two definitions for each key term from authoritative sources.
- Apply descriptive language (adjectives + prepositions) in context.
- Practice simple present tense for general truths about geography.
- WEEK 5: Climate and Weather
WEEK 5: Climate and Weather
students will be able to:
- Differentiate between weather and climate.
- Use accurate English vocabulary to describe both.
- Apply appropriate adjectives and verbs to describe atmospheric phenomena.
- Practice forming descriptive sentences using the present simple and adverbs of frequency.
- WEEK6 : Human Geography and Population
WEEK6 : Human Geography and Population
students will be able to:
- Define key terms in population geography using academic sources.
- Identify population distribution patterns.
- Use comparative structures to discuss population differences.
- Apply present simple and comparative forms in written and spoken English.
- WEEK 7 : Urban and Rural Landscapes
WEEK 7 : Urban and Rural Landscapes
students will be able to:
- Define key land use terms and settlement types.
- Identify and describe land use patterns using geographic vocabulary.
- Use prepositions of place and spatial expressions to describe the location of human settlements.
- Analyze a land use map and describe the distribution of settlements in English.
- WEEK 8 : Land Use and Planning
WEEK 8 : Land Use and Planning
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand and use key vocabulary related to urban geography and city planning.
- Describe urban environments using spatial expressions and prepositions.
- Analyze a short urban planning text.
- Discuss features of their own cities or towns using accurate English.
- Write a structured paragraph describing urban land use.
- WEEK 9 : Natural Disasters
WEEK 9 : Natural Disasters
By the end of this session, students will be able to:-
- Understand and correctly use key terms related to natural disasters.
- Read and interpret short texts describing various natural hazards.
- Use the past simple tense to describe past events.
- Discuss the impact of natural disasters in their regions.
- Write a short report describing a natural disaster and its consequences.
- WEEK 10 : Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- WEEK 11: Writing a Geographical Report
- WEEK 12: Final Review and Oral Presentations