LANGUAGE PRACTICE
 
Lectured in 3rd year Business ManagementSection accountancy - tax law
Theory [A] 0.0
Exercises [B] 25.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 75
Studypoints [E] 3
Level  
Language of instruction French and English
Lecturer Marion DE SMET
Reference RGBBRA03A01046
 
Key words
Language practice (French-English)

Objectives
English:
The course aims at teaching and practising communication skills which will be required of the graduate in business. To this end, students will learn to use what they have learnt over the previous years, and utilize communication strategies trained previously.
The student must be able to work independently and respect deadlines.

French:
The course aims at practising communication skills orally as well as in writing - which will be required of the graduate in business.
The student will learn to use sources of information linked to his future profession.

Topics
English:
Written communication includes the business letter, report writing, the application letter.
Oral communication includes the application interview and presentations, discussions.
The emphasis is on communicative fluency.Business vocabulary is extended.

French:
Authentic, current texts, newspaper, bulletins, internet texts and vocabulary lists focusing on economic, political and social items.

Prerequisites
English:
  • Terminology accountancy tax law (previous years); grammatiacal correctness for fluent communication.
French:
  • Use of communication strategies trained previously
  • Application of language skills acquired over the previous years higher education.


Final Objectives


Materials used
English:
syllabus

French:
Course material prepared by lecturer.

Study costs
English
At the current copy price as stated by the college.

French
At the current copy price as stated by the college.

Study guidance
English:
guided self-study

French:
The students can always ask questions during the lessons or by mail.

Teaching Methods
English:
Combination of ex cathedra and question-and-answer method, but self-study and group work are important in processing and practising new content, communication strategies and skills.

French:
Combination of ex cathedra and question-and-answer method, but self-study and group work are important in processing and practicing new content, communication strategies and skills.
Written translation and oral presentation of an individual paper.

Assessment
English: 50%
First exam session:
  • permanent assessment 50%
  • written exam 50%
Second exam session:
  • written exam
French: 50%
First exam session:
  • permanent assessment 50%
  • written exam 50%
Second exam session:
  • written exam


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