3.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Adrioueche Ahmed (coordinator);
Language
English
Prerequisites
To have passed LANG1862M or a course of a similar level with a scientific orientation, which is equivalent to a level
- B1 in speaking,
- B2 in listening comprehension
- C1 in reading comprehension.
Main themes
Combination of general and professional English, as well as English for academic and specific purposes.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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Content
- Language skills : general and specific vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation
- Language functions for oral communication: introducing, structuring, explaining, going into details, opposing, questioning, negotiating, concluding, agreeing or disagreeing, interrupting, managing an informal discussion or a formal meeting, expressing an opinion, quoting sources, citing numbers, describing graphs, etc.
- Interaction in general, academic and professional situations
- Oral presentations linked to science and mathematics
- CVs and cover letters
- Job interview practice
Teaching methods
- Informal speaking practice through discussions on general or scientific topics chosen by students
- Listening comprehension practice with videos shared by students in preparation of above discussions
- Formal speaking practice through debates on topics relating to science and mathematics
- Reading comprehension practice through the preparation work for above debates
- Formal speaking practice through role plays and simulation exercises such as meetings, negotiations, technical explanations, job interviews
- Writing practice: e-mailing, CVs and cover letters for applications to study/exchange programs or internships including the appropriate use of IA
- Regular feedback on students' productions
- Frequent pair and group work
Evaluation methods
- The oral exam in two parts verifies whether the course objectives have been reached in terms of speaking skills. Each part of the exam makes up 25 % of the final grade.
- Continuous evaluation is based on oral assignments given throughout the term as well as on students' level of preparation and participation. For written assignments students receive feedback on their first draft and only their second draft is graded. The two main writing assignments are not factored into the final grade. Preparation, attendance and participation also make up 25 % of the final grade. The oral presentation makes up 25 % of the final grade (use of artificial intelligence prohibited for generating content, but allowed for improving language).
- Attendance is mandatory, as well as the exclusive use of the English language.
- The possible August/September exam is comprised of all the graded oral assignments of the term (presentation 25 %) and of the material of the December/January exam (of which each part makes up 25 %), as well as of the Attendance and Participation grade, which the student retains (25 %). The 2 written assignments are due on the day of the exam at the latest. No prior feedback will be provided.
Other information
Course attendance is mandatory.
This course contributes to academic presentation skills needed for Thesis Tutorial LMAT2997.
This course contributes to academic presentation skills needed for Thesis Tutorial LMAT2997.
Online resources
Teaching materials
- Notes de cours disponibles dans Moodle UCL : LANG1866 Anglais pour mathématiciens
- Course notes available on Moodle UCL : LANG1866 English for mathematicians
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor in Mathematics
