Aims

This course is reserved exclusively for students in the Bachelor of European Studies programme. Students of other programmes are not allowed to take this course in their programme.

At the end of the course students should reach a solid level in spoken French and reading comprehension (depending on their entry level).

At the end of this course students will have acquired an important group of general (GC), transversal (TC) and specific competences (SC), and be able to (depending on the CEFR level for the target languages of their choice):

GC1. Recognize and analyze the mechanisms and structures of modern foreign languages.

GC2. Develop the ability to communicate orally and in writing in at least two modern foreign languages ​​with a sufficient level of dexterity in the various situations of professional life for which their degree qualifies.

GC3. Describe and rigorously express the knowledge acquired in the learning of foreign languages ​​for professional purposes, to allow its application in the professional fields.

GC4. Value and deepen the linguistic, literary, and cultural diversity relating it to other areas of knowledge.

GC5. Develop the capacity for linguistic and cultural mediation in various social, political, and anthropological contexts and in foundations, institutions, and international organizations.

GC6. Prepare and write texts and reports of an academic, institutional and administrative nature.

GC7. Develop the ability to translate professional and literary texts and documents.

GC8. Carry out consulting and translation tasks in written and audio-visual communication.

GC9. Acquire the training to continue research in the fields of linguistics, literature, and the culture of the respective languages, and in other areas of Humanities and Social Sciences.

GC10. Promote respect for different cultural manifestations, and the understanding and promotion of intercultural processes.

TC1. Develop the capacity for analysis and synthesis.

TC2. Develop the ability to apply knowledge to practice.

TC3. Evaluate, interpret and synthesize data and information.

TC4. Develop critical and self-critical reasoning.

TC5. Work autonomously.

TC6. Work in groups and in international contexts.

TC7. Plan and manage information and times.

TC8. Develop creativity.

TC10. Appreciate cultural diversity.

TC12. Develop a social conscience regarding the concept of equal opportunities.

SC1. Develop the ability to orally understand and speak in different social and professional contexts in the target languages.

SC2. Develop the capacity for written expression and comprehension in the target languages. The student produces well-articulated and structured texts on a wide variety of current topics and has a good command of discursive structures, connectors, and cohesion mechanisms. S/he understands the fundamental ideas of complex and long texts, including technical discussions about her/his field of specialization, and grasps the meanings which are implicit in texts, both written and oral.

SC3. Carry out linguistic analysis in one or two modern foreign languages.

SC4. Acquire the foundations for theoretical reflection on phonological, morpho-syntactic, lexical, and discursive aspects of the target languages.

SC12. Be familiar with and use information and communication technologies (ICT) in the field of application of the target languages ​​and their culture.

SC13. Manage quality information, specialized databases, and resources accessible on the Internet.

Previous knowledge

No previous knowledge is required.

Is included in these courses of study

• Bachelor of European Studies (Leuven et al) 180 ects.