Study Programmes 2016-2017
LANG2968-3  
General English language course with online practice and tutorials, Part 2
Duration :
24h Pr., 6h Mon. WS
Number of credits :
Bachelor in veterinary medicine3
Lecturer :
Christine Filot
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Organisation and examination :
Teaching in the second semester
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents :
The curriculum in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine comprises English language courses, which aim to give students a thorough command of written and spoken English in the field of veterinary medicine.
The purpose of the first-year course is : (1) to enable students to revise general English (CEFRL levels B1-B2 for reading) and (2) to introduce the basic vocabulary of veterinary Medicine in semi-autonomy (i.e. through guided self-learning).
Learning outcomes of the learning unit :
The first-year English course is a levelling course which aims to revise the elements of general English and to introduce the scientific vocabulary.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Basic knowledge of general English grammar and vocabulary (B1 level).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
On top of the self-learning tasks based on a schedule posted online, the students will do six self-assessment tests for which they will receive a detailed online feedback and which will be corrected in class.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
This course is a blended course. Most of it takes place online but there are a few classes and meetings during the year. It consists of the second half of the course modules and tests listed below :


  • 6 online modules with guided and supervised self-learning units
  • Grammar revision chapters with exercises and keys.
  • 2 online grammar progress tests.
  • 3 listening comprehension tests on eCampus.
  • 3 comprehensive self-assessment tests (with detailed online feedback and in-class correction).
All the tests are compulsory.
Recommended or required readings :
(1) eCampus modules and exercises,
(2) ISLV grammar book (with exercises and keys) and/or interactve grammar website with exercises on eCampus, and
(3) The course book which contains the veterinary English articles of the e-campus modules, a self-study grammar course with exercises (and key online), the vocabulary of the course, and past exams.
Assessment methods and criteria :
Two grammar progress tests and three listening comprehension tests to be done online.
Two self-assessment tests (reading comprehension and English in use MCTs of intermediate - B1/B2 levels) with detailed feedback in February and March.
A mock exam consisting of reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary and English in use MCTs of post-intermediate B2 level.
Written exam in June consisting of reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary and English in use MCTs of post-intermediate B2 level.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Dr Christine BOUVY, ISLV, English language lecturer, in charge of language courses in ULg Faculties, cbouvy@ulg.ac.be.
Items online :
LANG2968 - English
2016-17 course book