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English II/3-428387/1694/1920/1/76
Study guide

English II/3-4

28387/1694/1920/1/76
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Business Management (Paralegal Studies), programme stage 2
    Specialisation:
    • Paralegal Studies
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: Decock Erika
Other teaching staff: Cuypers Maryse, De Grave Jennifer
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Module 3 + Module 4
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 09.03.2020 ()
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: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

having passed, or having a tolerated mark for English I OR ((having passed, or having a tolerated mark for English I/1-2 AND having passed, or having a tolerated mark for English I/3-4 AND to be taken together with English II/1-2 OR previously registered for English II/1-2)).

Learning outcomes (list)

Communicates, reports, presents and argues in an efficient and effective way in Dutch within the confines of his/her business context;
The student comprehends and assimilates the offered legal and business texts.
The student applies the provided grammar offerd in the courses English I / 1-2 and English I / 3-4 solo
The student uses complex English legal terminology
The student interprets (more) complex legal contents in English and expresses them in general English.
Communicates internationally both orally and in writing;
The student uses social English in general and business contexts.
The students understands spoken business English and distills the information required.
The student uses English business and legal terminology.
Masters legal jargon in Dutch, French and English.
The student uses English business and legal terminology.
Performs the job independently without much supervision; takes initiative, is creative and persisting. He/she understands the importance of life long learning.
The student negotiates efficiently in English.
Understands law fields and aspects most relevant to the business world; he/she can resolve less complex practical problems within these fields.
The student comprehends various legal and business topics.
The student comprehends tje language of contracts.
Is customer focused. The business professional acts in the interest of the customer;
The student writes a business e-mail (reply to an enquiry / quotation) in English.
The student writes a business e-mail (letter of complaint or reply to one) in English.
Acts confidently in a multi-cultural and international environment;
The student comprehends various legal and business topics.
Substantively supports the law professionals (bailiffs, notaries public, magistrates, barristers, solicitors,…)
The student comprehends and assimilates the offered legal and business texts.
The student analyses an English judgment.
Reflects critically when planning his/her work and is results driven;
The student give his/her opinion both orally or in writing in proper English.

Study material (list)

Mandatory
  • Author: Decock Erika en De Grave Jennifer
Mandatory€ 36,00
  • Author: M. McCarthy & F. O'Dell
Mandatory€ 29,00
  • Author: GILLIAN D-BROWN, SALLY RICE
Electronic Learning EnvironmentMandatory
  • Author: AP Hogeschool Antwerpen

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing2,00 hours
Learning Activities
Collaborative learning6,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials18,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours52,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearContinuous skills assessment simulation (Permanent evaluation)20,00module 4: onderhandelingsgesprek. Gelet wordt op taal, aanpak/efficiëntie, vlotheid en aandeel in het gesprek.
Een voldoende voor deze opdracht in eerste zittijd wordt overgedragen naar tweede zittijd. Wie een onvoldoende haalt in eerste zittijd, krijgt een nieuwe kans tijdens het mondeling examen van tweede zittijd.
Academic yearContinuous test assessment (Permanent evaluation)10,00module 3: zelfstudie juridische en algemene woordenschat
Academic yearKnowledge test50,00Schriftelijk examen met kennis-, inzichts-, toepassings- en open vragen. De leerstof van beide modules dient gekend te zijn, behalve de juridische en algemene woordenschat uit de woordenschattoets van module 3.
Academic yearSkills assessment hands off10,00module 3: zakelijke brief (commercieel antwoord op een vraag om inlichtingen). Lay-out, stijl (o.a. woordkeuze, klantvriendelijkheid) en taal (zinsstructuur, taalfouten en spelling) worden geëvalueerd.
Academic yearSkills assessment hands off10,00module 4: zakelijke brief (klachtenbrief of antwoord daarop). Lay-out, stijl (o.a. woordkeuze, klantvriendelijkheid) en taal (zinsstructuur, taalfouten en spelling) worden geëvalueerd.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge test70,00Schriftelijk examen met kennis-, inzichts- toepassings- en open vragen.De leerstof van beide modules dient gekend te zijn.
2nd examination periodSkills assessment hands off10,00Open boek examen: het schrijven van een zakelijke brief.
2nd examination periodSkills assessment simulation20,00Mondeling examen: onderhandelingsgesprek. Dit is enkel van toepassing indien men voor dit onderdeel een onvoldoende haalde in eerste zittijd. Indien men een voldoende haalde op deze "simulatie permanent" tijdens eerste zittijd, worden deze punten overgedragen naar tweede zittijd.