PROFESSIONAL LANGUAGE TRAINING: ENGLISH I
 
Taught in 2nd year Bachelor in business studies - Main Subject: Logistics management
Theory [A] 25.0
Exercises [B] 12.5
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 100.0
Studypoints [E] 4
Level introductory
Credit contract? Access upon approval
Examination contract? Access upon approval
Language of instruction English and Dutch
Lecturer Anne De Clercq
Reference RCBMGL02A00008
 
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:
  • English communication
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
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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


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