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;
- analyse a scientific article in English;
- deliver a scientific presentation in English.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

- 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);
- Analysis of scientific articles;
- Questions/answers;
- Scientific presentations.

Prior Experience

Prerequisite: English for Science

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Continuous assessment in class
Assignment (also continuous assessment)
Compulsory course attendance. Absences are accepted in case of force majeure (disease, death of a relative, etc.). Scheduling clashes or paid work do not constitute a case of force majeure for this course. What constitutes a force majeure can be further discussed with the lecturer and, if required, the faculty authorities.
 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

Term 1: 40 points (out of 100 - final grade)

A. Course attendance (theory + practice): 10 points
B. Two summaries (one popularised article and one scientific article) + at least two compulsory peer assessments: 10 points
C. Final paper (including summaries submitted in B.) + at least two compulsory peer assessments: 20 points

Not attending one or several activities (theory and/or practice) and/or failing to take one or several assignments result in a fail grade (0/40) for the whole first term (AA1).
 

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q2 UE assessment

• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

Continuous assessment (specific oral situations)
Scientific presentation + Questions/answers 
Listening comprehension integrated into the presentation
Compulsory course attendance. Absences are accepted in case of force majeure (disease, death of a relative, etc.). Scheduling clashes or paid work do not constitute a case of force majeure for this course. What constitutes a force majeure can be further discussed with the lecturer and, if required, the faculty authorities.

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q2 UE assessment

Term 2: 60 points (out of 100 - final grade)

A. Course attendance (theory + practice): 10 points
B. Debate or presentation linked to persuasion, negotiation, and discussion techniques + at least two compulsory peer assessments: 10 points
C. Lab presentation + at least two compulsory peer assessments: 10 points
D. Final presentation + at least two compulsory peer assessments: 30 points

Not attending one or several activities (theory and/or practice) and/or failing to take one or several assignments result in a fail grade (0/60) for the whole second term (AA2).

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face
• Graded assignment(s) - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Term 1

Continuous assessment in class
Assignment (also continuous assessment)

Term 2

Continuous assessment (specific oral situations)
Scientific presentation + Questions/answers 
Listening comprehension integrated into the presentation

 

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

Term 1

Term 1: 40 points (out of 100 - final grade)

ACTIVITY THAN CANNOT BE RETAKEN (Term 1 grade retained for Term 3)
A. Course attendance (theory + practice): 10 points

ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE RETAKEN (resubmission)
C. Final paper (including summaries submitted in B.): 30 points

Failing to take one or several assignments results in a fail grade (0/40) for the whole first term (AA1).

Term 2

Term 2: 60 points (out of 100 - final grade)

ACTIVITIES THAN CANNOT BE RETAKEN (Term 2 grades retained for Term 3)
A. Course attendance (theory + practice): 10 points
B. Debate or presentation linked to persuasion, negotiation, and discussion techniques: 10 points

ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE RETAKEN (resubmission)
C. Lab presentation: 10 points
D. Final presentation: 30 points

Not attending one or several activities (theory and/or practice) and/or failing to take one or several assignments result in a fail grade (0/60) for the whole second term (AA2).