Study Programmes 2016-2017
LANG0077-1  
English 2
Duration :
45h Th
Number of credits :
Bachelor in mathematics4
Master in chemistry (120 ECTS)4
Master in chemistry (60 ECTS)4
Lecturer :
Véronique Doppagne, ISLV
Language(s) of instruction :
English language
Organisation and examination :
All year long
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
The course has a C1-B2 CEFR level (C1 for reading comprehension and listening comprehension).
  • It continues the development of reading, data gathering, and note-taking using texts or sets of texts (as started in the English Level One course).
  • It also focuses on research and report-writing capacities, oral understanding and presentation skills.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
  • read and understand English scientific literature,
  • follow short oral presentations in English and take accurate notes of them,
  • present scientific information in correct and consistent English.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
English Level One (taught in the second year of the Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics) i.e. LANG0076-1 or equivalent (for example: IELTS 5.5-6 or Cambridge Advanced English A-C).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
There will be one compulsory oral presentation, four written assignments and an online exercise module (+ test) in the course of the year.These exercises will enable the students to improve their knowledge by doing exam-format tasks.
Several other (self-)assessment tests will also be held in the course of the year.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
The in-class course is taught to 25 to 35 students for two hours each week.
Together, preparation, active participation, oral presentations and written assignments during the year account for 35% of the final grade.
Recommended or required readings :
English for Mathematics (2016-2017) course notes compulsory. Internet access recommended.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Written exam in June (reading and listening comprehension multiple choice tests + writing exercises), oral exam in June and continuous assessment of progress through preparation, class participation, online exercises, oral presentation and various written assignments.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Dr. Christine Bouvy, ISLV, Responsable des Cours de Langues Facultaires, cbouvy@ulg.ac.be, and Mrs V. Doppagne, V.Doppagne@ulg.ac.be.
Items online :
English for Mathematics
Coursebook