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English 2 (B-KUL-HBA54C)

3 ECTS

English

Second term

Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract

Hulselmans Maarten (coordinator) | Hulselmans Maarten | Roelans Jan | Hendrickx Sam (cooperator) | Pierseaux Ellen (cooperator)

OC Business Administration FEB Campus Brussel

Aims

In this course, the following key objectives are (partially or fully) realized:

Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge.
Uses English to communicate orally and in writing with an audience of specialists and non-specialists, and such in a way that is correct on the level of grammar and vocabulary; uses a style that is common in a (business) economics context.
- Uses correct grammatical structures in exercises (written and oral communication).
- Acquires frequent general and specific business economic vocabulary.
- Links the contents of articles, letters, conversations and TV programmes to relevant social, historic, political and geographical data of the countries concerned.
Critically examines scientifically substantiated texts of (business) economic nature and synthesises and interprets them in English.
- Critically examines scientifically substantiated texts of (business) economic nature and synthesises them in English.
- Critically examines scientifically substantiated texts of (business) economic nature and interprets them in English.
- Uses in specific gap-filling exercises, exercises on synonyms and antonyms and in conversations the vocabulary that is covered in class with thelp of economic texts as well as the vocabulary acquired in self-study.
- Summarizes a text (oral and written), explains it orally and answers questions about its contents and vocabulary.
During a discussion or conversation, explains and defends a view on (business) economic problems.
- Holds effective meetings. Not only can the student discuss a topic within a time limit, he also can listen attentively to other opinions, report and formulate his own opinion.

The position of the course in the framework of the learning objectives of the programme can be found under the section “Objectives” of the “Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels)”.

Previous knowledge

If you want to follow this course, it is advisable to have completed the following course first: English I

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
Y00568 : Engels 2
HBH21A : Engels 2
HBA17A : English 2 (No longer offered this academic year)
HLH10A : Engels 2 (No longer offered this academic year)

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Activities

3 ects. English 2 (B-KUL-HBa54c)

3 ECTS

EnglishFormat: Lecture

Second term

Hulselmans Maarten | Roelans Jan | Hendrickx Sam (cooperator) | Pierseaux Ellen (cooperator)

OC Business Administration FEB Campus Brussel

Content

The course focuses on presentation skills and academic writing. In the process of the preparation of the presentation and academic writing, students will further enhance their knowledge of academic, business, and general English vocabulary.

Course material

- L-MO Writing Lab (Toledo)

- Smashing Presentations - syllabus, Lieven Buysse (Toledo)

- Study materials on Toledo

Format: more information

The course takes a process-based approach, providing students with the opportunity to (1) prepare, give and reflect on presentations and (2) produce an academic text as they work through the different stages of the writing process, from pre-writing to editing. In the process, special attention will be given to the development of business, academic and general English vocabulary.

Evaluation

Evaluation: English 2 (B-KUL-H75652)

Type : Continuous assessment without exam during the examination period

Description of evaluation : Paper/Project, Presentation

Type of questions : Open questions

Learning material : Course material, Computer

Explanation

(1) Academic text: argumentative essay (1/2 of the score)

(2) Presentation (1/2 of the score)

Students who do not do one of the two parts of the evaluation (presentation or academic text) will get an 'NA' score (not taken part).

Information about retaking exams

Students who obtained 50% or more for the presentation or the academic text do not have to retake it in the second exam session unless they explicitly ask for it. Students who obtained 50% or more for the presentation or the academic text and retake it in the retake exam session keep that 50% or more if the result in the retake exam session is lower.