Key words
English (includes socio-econ. aspects)
Objectives
1. Language: The student's foreign language command in English is refined both orally and in writing so as to be able to face the requirements of modern business. Taking minutes, organising meetings and reporting are intensively trained.
2. Socio-economic aspects: Knowledge of social, political, economic and cultural aspects of the English speaking countries, including extending specific vocabulary. Current matters are looked into on an individual basis by making use of the modern media.
Prerequisites
Topics
1. Language: During the first semester a further insight into grammar aspects is focused on. Furthermore current affairs and business-oriented texts are discussed and analysed.
In the second semester the following skills are practised:
Reporting, organising and taking minutes.
2. Socio-economic aspects: 13 chapters
The country and its people - History - Geography, climate, population - To be or not to be - The political system - The monarchy - Law, crime and justice -The economy -International relations - The media - Education - Sports - Culture
Teaching Methods
Lectures, case studies, exercises, individual reports, group reports, individual presentations, group presentations, discussion exercises, field work, home study
Materials used
Teacher's course (correspondence 1styear), other textbook(s)(Stijlboek), background information
Study guidance
Assessment
Written examination, written tests, oral tests, assignments
Study costs
Lecturer(s)
Language
English
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