Key words
English
Objectives
Systematic integration of language structures.
Students learn technical vocabulary (Business English), general vocabulary and economic terminology, and learn to use it.
Students develop elementary written and oral communication skills for business English.
Students learn to consult simple types of professional literature and understand its contents; students learn to make information available through a critical attitude and the ability to express oneself clearly.
Students are able to understand an oral presentation; distinguish between essentials and side issues; formulate questions.
Students are willing to communicate.
Topics
Basic grammar and language study (spelling, pronunciation); with exercises communication skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing.
Basic vocabulary : general and economic.
Business texts
Prerequisites
General level attained after secondary education; elementary communication skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing).
Final Objectives
Knowledge:
General:- Practical written and oral knowledge of English.
Job-related- Knowledge of general and economic terminology.
Skills:
General:- Communication : the abilility to communicate information
- Self-study
- Consulting relevant sources
- Acquiring and assimilating information
- Practical use of English
Job-related- Practical written communication
- Oral presentations
- Telephoning
- Reading general texts and texts dealing with subjects on economics; distinguishing essentials and side-issues, summarizing
Attitudes:
General:- Being critical
- Having an eye for quality
- Being efficient
- Being self-confident
Materials used
Syllabus: English Language and Communication, Communicative English Grammar with Exercises, syllabus compiled by lecturer.
Study costs
Cost of syllabus and some extra copies.
Study guidance
Regular monitoring of progress through continuous assessment.
Tutoring
Teaching Methods
Lecture; question and answer; in-class discussion of exercises: exercises are discussed and corrected with the whole group, but attention is paid to individual problems.
Role play, group work, discussions, presentations.
Self-study and guided self-study.
Assessment
- First exam session: 30 % continous assessment and 70 % written exam
- Second exam session: 100 % written exam
- Examination Board Flemish Community: first and second exam session: 100 % written exam
Lecturer(s)
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