Key words
English
Objectives
to further refine knowledge & skills acquired in the 1st & 2nd years - to enhance the 4 English language skills in various professional communication situations
- to systematically develop general & professional vocabulary
This implies the training of the following professional competencies in order to be able to:- write business texts (letters, reports) in accordance with content, structure, style & language requirements
- to carry on an English conversation fluently & correctly
- listen in an active way in order to respond correctly (meeting, negotiation)
- efficiently research, screen, select, classify & structure online & off line information
These competencies are needed to be able to develop a logical & coherent reasoning & to reword a motivated point of view (oral/written) in the best possible professional English.
The direct link with the professional environment & a multidisciplinary approach are aimed at.
The attitudes aimed at are consequently communicative attitude, accuracy, team spirit, assertiveness, problem solving potential, stress resistance, the ability to respect deadlines, critical reflection & intellectual curiosity.
Topics
READING SKILL:
professional up-to-date texts : professional terminology, translation, summary, critical screening & analysis. Comprehension is being enhanced & dialogue stimulated
WRITING SKILL: - business reporting & correspondence
- translation
- creative / persuasive writing : being able to reword a point of view in a motivated way
COMMUNICATION: - presentations & group dialogues (topics cfr. item reading skill)
- simulation exercises : negotiation/meetings
- job application
- translationpermanent attention is being paid to correct pronunciation & training of presentation techniques
ACTIVE LISTENING:
is being exercised in various situations (presentations, simulation exercises, dialogues etc.)
GRAMMAR:
ad hoc
Assignments (see Planning Scheme) : all students do presentations and get various assignments (see items writing skill & communication) requiring preliminary work : screening professional publications, studying professional vocabulary etc..
Necessary coaching/briefing is being organized.
Semester course structured on a thematic basis
Prerequisites
Knowledge & skills acquired in the 1st & 2nd years.
Individual questions & problems can always be communicated with the teaching staff.
Final Objectives
Materials used
Course (+ annex up-to-date professional publications) published by lecturers, available via course service of the department.
Audio-visual & interactive supporting material.
Study costs
Current price book +copies.
Study guidance
Guided self-study.
Coaching via e-mail is possible if necessary.
Teaching Methods
Lectures, presentations, self-study assignments, team-work & interdisciplinary approach.
Assessment
- First examination session : written examination 60% +permanent assessment 40%.
- Second examination session : written examination 60% oral examination 40%.
- Examination Board Flemish Community: first and second exam session: written exam 60% and oral exam 40%.
Lecturer(s)
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