Study programme 2018-2019Français
English for Science
Programme component of Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics à la Faculty of Science
CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-B2-SCMATH-001-MCompulsory UEDEVILEZ Nicolas
  • BOUCHET Bénédicte
  • DEVILEZ Nicolas
  • KENNEDY Alice
  • VAN LANCKER Ingrid
  • WALASZCZYK Julie

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais50000033.00Année

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
V-LANG-650English for Science, part 1250000Q1
V-LANG-651English for Science, part 2250000Q2
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Address literature and interact within other scientific fields
    • Have sufficient knowledge of English in order to read and understand scientific texts, especially in the field of mathematics.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the term of this course, students will be capable to
- use in context basic English grammar notions; 
- extract information from science-oriented English texts;
- to communicate in English, in writing and orally, on science-related topics;
- work autonomously on audio documents (B1 level);
- build vocabulary linked to science;
- put into practice the basic rules of English pronunciation;
- create science-oriented works linked to their field of study.

Content of UE

- Classes divided in 6 levels (A1-A2-B1-B2-C1),
- Revision of English grammar,
- Individual work (computer lab sessions), 
- Document analysis (popularized articles , videos, audios),
- Introduction to pronunciation and to written and oral communication, 
- Science-oriented assignments

Prior Experience

English basics (A2 level highly recommended)

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

  • Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam: listening comprehension (B1), English in a scientific context (vocabulary), grammar
30%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral Examination
  • Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam: listening comprehension (B1), English in a scientific context (vocabulary), grammar
Project, writing and oral exam
70%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Oral examination
  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Written exam: listening comprehension (B1), English in a scientific context (vocabulary), grammar
Project, writing and oral exam
100%

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

  • N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
V-LANG-650
  • Cours magistraux
V-LANG-651
  • Cours magistraux

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
V-LANG-650
  • Face to face
V-LANG-651
  • Face to face

Required Reading

AARequired Reading
V-LANG-650Note de cours - English for Science - Part 1 - Ingrid Van Lancker
V-LANG-651Note de cours - Partie 2 - English for Science - Part II - Ingrid Van Lancker

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-650M. SWAN, C. WALTER, Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate With CDROM, OUP, 2011
S.BLATTES et al., Minimum Competence in Scientific English, Ed.Grenoble-Sciences, PU, 2013
V-LANG-651M. SWAN, C. WALTER, Oxford English Grammar Course: Intermediate With CDROM, OUP, 2011
S.BLATTES et al., Minimum Competence in Scientific English, Ed.Grenoble-Sciences, PU, 2013

Recommended Reading

AARecommended Reading
V-LANG-650
V-LANG-651

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
V-LANG-650Sans objet
V-LANG-651Sans objet

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
V-LANG-650M.VINCE & S.CLARKE, English Grammar in Context, Intermediate with key, McMillan Education, 2012

A2 level highly recommended (general English course available for A0-A1 beginners)
V-LANG-651 M.VINCE & S.CLARKE, English Grammar in Context, Intermediate with key, McMillan Education, 2012 A2 level highly recommended (general English course available for A0-A1 beginners)
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 02/05/2019
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