Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
Management en Communicatie
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Business English9164/1695/1920/1/73
Study guide

Business English

9164/1695/1920/1/73
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Business Management, programme stage 2
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Co-ordinator: Verhuyck Thomas
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2019 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 75,00 hours

Prerequisites

having passed English OR having passed Communication in English.

Learning outcomes (list)

The student communicates within the specific professional context
The student processes a selection of thematical vocabulary related to commerce and economy
The student takes initiatives, is creative and is perseverant
The student gives an educational presentation in class
The student participates in the development of a glossary of idioms
The student is internationally and multi-culturally savvy
The student discusses a number of written articles
The student is able to formulate thoughts in a subtle and professional manner
The student actively participates in a debate
The student reflects critically, works in a structured way and acts as problem solver
The student organises and evaluates a test
The student presents summaries of articles to the class
The student summarises a number of written articles
The student displays a sense of responsibility and leadership
The student organises and facilitates a debate

Study material (list)

Mandatory

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials24,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours51,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Semester 1Continuous test assessment (Permanent evaluation)35,00Giving group presentations and passing tests announced during the semester.
Semester 1Knowledge test35,00Written exam containing all course material developed and discussed during class, and additional vocabulary (self-study).
Semester 1Knowledge test30,00ORAL exam based on 7 texts that were summarised and discussed during class. The main starting point is one question: "What is this text about?"
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test50,00WRITTEN exam based on the exact same course material as first sit.
2nd examination periodKnowledge test50,00ORAL exam with the exact same approach as first sit oral exam.