Key words
English
Objectives
- Students acquire a topical vocabulary. This vocabulary is practised in translation exercises, conversations, meetings and writing assignements.
- Students learn how to find text material indepentdently. They browse the internet, read magazines and newspapers.
- They learn how to present an defend an point of vieuw, both orally an in writing.
- They learn to act as a team while preparing exercises and during their simulations of meetings.
- Students learn to respect deadlines in the cooperation with their fellow students and with their lector.
Topics
Various items are dealt with:- a short introduction on the British and American legal system
- Vocabulary exercises in context
- business letters: analysis and writing exercises
- presentations
- meeting techniques and exercises
- translation exercises (self-study mostly)
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of the 4 skills as may be expected of a student with a secondary school degree.
- Elementary business vocabulary and communication techniques.
Final Objectives
Materials used
Syllabus, to be obtained at school.
A list of websites where students find reading matter.
Up-to-date topical texts.
Study costs
Syllabus: price of the copies as determined by the school.
Study guidance
A student can obtain further exercises on request, his/her progress is dealt with on an individual basis.
Teaching Methods
- interactive teaching
- guided exercises
- teamwork
- presentations
- self-study assignments
Assessment
First examination period:- written exam 70%
- permanent assessment 30%
Second examination period:
Examination Board Flemish Community:- first and second exam session: written exam 100%.
Lecturer(s)
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