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 English grammar notions; 
- extract information from science-oriented English texts;
- use this information to write scientific content;
- put into practice the rules of English pronunciation;
- master the theory of oral and written scientific English;
- be able to apply this theory to specific contexts;
- summarize a scientific article in English;
- to work autonomously on B2-C1 audio documents;
- deliver a scientific presentation in English.

Content of UE

- Oral and written communication;
- Self-evaluation;
- Individual work;
- Introduction to pronunciation and oral communication (presentations);
- typical structures in oral and written scientific English (theory and exercises);
- Summaries;
- Scientific listening comprehensions;
- Questions/answers;
- Scientific presentations.

Prior Experience

English for Science

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Presentation and works
• Written examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Article summary (work)
Written exam: listening comprehension, theory on oral and written scientific English
45%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and works

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Scientific presentation
Questions/answers + email
55%

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and works
• Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Article summary (work)
Written exam: listening comprehension, theory on oral and written scientific English
45% Scientific presentation
Questions/answers + email
55%

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable