Academic year
2025-26
Is found in:
- International programmes Business and Law, programme stage 3
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
3 credits
Teaching staff: Desmet Philippe
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Module 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: This course unit is eligible for deliberation according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours
Short description
In this course you will train your business communication skills (in English). The focus is on improving your skills as a negotiator (in English).
Educational organisation (text)
Learning outcomes (list)
9.1 You master Dutch and at least 3 foreign languages (E, FR, D, S).
| Students read and understand a business article from relevant professional literature and paraphrase the essence in their own words. |
9.2 You conduct internal and external communication both written and oral with an eye for cross-cultural nuances.
| The student communicates in English at the C1 level, both orally and in writing. |
11.2 You will use appropriate conversation and negotiation techniques in your professional environment.
| The student formulates communication strategies for each phase of a negotiation conversation. |
| The student applies effective communication strategies during a negotiation session. |
Course content
Communication skills: attend and/or chair a meeting, participate in a negotiation.
Business correspondence: collection letters.
A limited number of grammar topics will be discussed (based on the necessities).
Study material (list)
Digital learning environment digitap "Communication in English/1" Philippe DesmetMandatory Syllabus "Communication in English/1" Philippe DesmetMandatory Study material (text): Mandatory
Syllabus "Communication in English/1" Philippe Desmet
Educational organisation (list)
Evaluation (list)
Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 30,00 | a written examination |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 70,00 | an oral examination |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 2nd examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test once during class weeks | 30,00 | a written examination |
| 2nd examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 70,00 | an oral examination |
Evaluation (text)
1st session: written (70%) and oral (30%) examination
2nd session: written examination (100%)
The total examination time consists of the scheduled time plus ¼ extra examination time for all students. This therefore already includes the extra examination time as an individual adjustment.