Key words
English, IWETO code h360 foreign language learning and h570 English language and literature
Objectives
- Students have to be familiar with types of communication and language in international trade and in the transport of goods
- Students have a command of elementary English terminology in logistics and transport so they can use it both actively and passively, both orally and in writing
- Students can express themselves fluently and adequately in English in professional situations, both orally and in writing
Topics
Topics and skills addressed in this course:- Revision, extension and application of essential grammar as it is needed inoral and written communication
- International trade and transport terminology
Prerequisites
Basic English (reading - writing - speaking - listening)
Final Objectives
Knowledge:
General:
Job-related:- English terminology of logistics management
- Written and oral command of English in job-related contexts
Skills:
General:- Elementary command of English
Job-related:- Expressing oneself correctly in English
- Communicating on the telephone correctly in English
- Written and oral command of English in professional contexts
- Getting to an exact description of an issue while discerning main and side issues
Attitudes:
General:- Coordinating with others
- Willingness to communicate
- Willingness to listen
Job-related:- Handling logistics information
- Being able to select from that information
Materials used
Lecturer's syllabus
Study costs
Photocopies at the current Hogeschool Gent rate
Study guidance
Students' progress is closely monitored and individual problems are addressed wherever necessary.
Teaching Methods
Grammatical structures have to be generated by students themselves from equivalents in Dutch
Assessment
- First exam session: 100% written examination
- Second exam session: 100% written examination
Students registered for the examinations only: - First exam session: 100% written examination
- Second exam session: 100% written examination
Lecturer(s)
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