ENGLISH I
 
Lectured in 1st year Bachelor in business studies - Main Subject: Financing and Insurance
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 12.5
Training and projects [C] 12.5
Studytime [D] 125
Studypoints [E] 5
Level in-depth
Language of instruction English and Dutch
Lecturer Eddy VAN ROMPAYE
Reference RCBMGF01A00011
 
Key words
English I, IWETO-code, H-570 English Language and Literature

Objectives
The systematic integration of relevant language structures.
Students learn technical vocabulary, 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 independently; students are able to understand an oral presentation; distinguish between essentials and side issues, formulate questions.

Topics
  • Basic grammar and language study (spelling, pronunciation); with exercises
  • Communication skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing.
  • Basic vocabulary : general and economic.
  • Business texts


Prerequisites
Students master the four elementary communication skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) based on the general level attained after secondary education.
Students can participate in the initiating course English.
Here the basic knowledge, especially in the grammar area, is tested.
Next the existing problems are discussed and students practise the most typical and obstinate errors and problems.

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.

Study costs
Syllabus and extra copies: price determined under Hogeschool rules.

Study guidance
Regular monitoring of progress through continuous assessment.
If the lecturer or student records difficulties, students are referred to tutoring.

Teaching Methods
Lecture, practical classes, independent work, in-class discussion of exercises, interactive question and answer, guided self-study.

Assessment
  • First exam session: 30 % continous assessment and 70 % written exam
  • Second exam session: 100 % written exam
Students who only register to take examinations:
  • First exam session: 100% written exam
  • Second exam session: 100% written exam


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