02983nam a22001817a 4500003000800000008004100008037000900049040003500058080001400093100002900107245014400136260006200280300001900342500006400361520226000425650009402685655002202779BI-BuBU221025b2022    bd     fr|||| 00| 0 eng d  bDon   aBI-BuBUbfrecBI-BuBUdBI-BuBU  a372.802.01 4aut.aNduwimana, Arcade 10aAnalysing english language needs of natural science students at the University of Burundi Higher Institute of Education cArcade Nduwimana   aBujumburabUniversity of Burundi, Doctoral School  c2022  a232 f.c30 cm.  3Thesis submitted in candidacy for the degree of Philosophy   aThe present study set out (1) to identify the English language needs of natural science students at two main public higher education institutions in Burundi (namely the University of Burundi and the Burundi Higher Institute of Education), (2) to investigate the extent to which the needs of these students differ as perceived by different stakeholders and (3) to examine the extent to which the current English courses respond to the needs of these students. The study adopted a mixed-methods research design. The data were collected from students, teachers and policymakers by means of questionnaire, interview and analysis of existing documentation. The quantitative data were coded and processed using a statistical data analysis tool (IBM SPSS version 22). They were then analysed by means of descriptive and inferential statistics. The interview data were first coded and then analysed based on themes.  They were analysed by means of a qualitative data analysis software (Weft QDA). The findings indicated that Natural Science students had a positive attitude towards learning English. Yet, they still had a moderate awareness of the global status of the English language. Besides, the findings revealed a number of reasons for which students learn/would learn English and the target situations as well. Furthermore, all the four language skills and strategies were perceived as important for students’ studies and prospective work.  The analysis of the findings also showed that the participants’ perceptions of the needs differ to a small extent in terms of target situations, importance of the language skills and the general strategies for learning English. However, with regard to attitudes towards English and beliefs about language learning, the participants differ to a great extent. Regarding the awareness of the status of the English language worldwide and the reasons for learning English, the respondents differ to some extent. The findings also revealed that the current English courses taught in natural science departments do not respond to the needs of these students in many respects such as objectives, contents, time allocation, etc.  Recommendations were therefore formulated for improving ELT in Natural Science departments 72BI-BuBUaAnglais (Langue)xBesoinxEtudiant xScience naturellezUniversité du Burundi  72BI-BuBUaThèse