Key words
English, IWETO code H570 English language and literature
Objectives
- Expanding and refining the knowledge and skills acquired in the first and second years;
- Optimizing and consolidating the four skills in English in various professional contexts;
- Expanding both general vocabulary and terminology;
- Being able to research information efficiently and being able to use logical and coherent reasoning.
The direct link with professional practice is warranted i.al. by a cross-course approach (cf. examination).
Expected attitudes: sociability, accurateness, team spirit, assertiveness, problem solving capacity, stress resistance, respecting deadlines, critical attitude and intellectual curiosity.
Topics
- Terminology;
- Reading skill: professional literature
- Writing skill:
- Writing business texts
- Translation exercises - Speaking skill:
- Presentation, group discussion
- Applying for a job
- Translating - Listening skill: in various contexts
- Grammar and language study: ad hoc.
Assignments during and outside classes.
Students all give presentations, and get several assignments requiring preparation, like reading and interpreting professional literature. For these assignments, there is cross-course cooperation.
Prerequisites
Having the knowledge and skills acquired in the first and second years.
Final Objectives
Knowledge:
General:
Job-related:- Knowing reporting techniques;
- Knowing marketing terminology;
- Oral and written command of English.
Skills:
General:- Communication skill: being able to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialists and laymen in English;
- Elementary command of English;
General and job-related:- Making information available and spreading it (multi-language communication);
- Expressing oneself correctly in English;
Job-related:- Command of fluent English in professional contexts.
Materials used
Syllabus by the lecturers;
Reading material;
Audiovisual and interactive supporting material
Study costs
Course book et the normal market price;
Photocopies at the current Hogeschool Gent rate;
Expenses linked with possible excursions, lectures, assignments.
Study guidance
- Guided self-study
- Objective: preparing assignments under supervision, with feedback and coaching;
- Whenever desired, and at appointed times: coaching in personal consultation and by e-mail.
Teaching Methods
Interactive approach, role-play, self-study assignments, group work, cross-course cooperation.
Assessment
- First exam session: 50% oral examination and 50% continuous assessment
- Second exam session: 100% oral examination (working out a case)
Students registered for the examinations only: - First exam session: 100% oral examination (working out a case).
- Second exam session: 100% oral examonaion (working out a case).
Lecturer(s)
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