Academic year
2025-26
Is found in:
- International programmes Business and Law
This is a single course unit.
Study load:
3 credits
Teaching staff: Luyten Alison
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 2
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
You will expand your professional communication skills and delve into the vocabulary and forms of communication of the logistics world, both oral and written. You will become well versed in business English that you can use to get started in your industry, both spoken and written.
Learning outcomes (list)
OLR SCM 7.2 - The bachelor BM/LM can communicate fluently and spontaneously, both in spoken and written English, using professionally appropriate vocabulary in a professional context.
| You understand a longer speech and follow meetings and presentations without difficulty.
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| You implement a very rich vocabulary and jargon in your communication. |
| You understand job-specific longer texts. |
| You take an active and result-oriented part in a meeting or a negotiation with native speakers. |
| You write profession-specific documents appropriately and in the appropriate language register. |
| You have oral and written communication skills in a spontaneous manner, both socially and professionally. |
| You will introduce yourself in a job interview and be able to prepare the accompanying documents (CV and cover letter) in a professional manner. |
OLR MAR 7.2 - The bachelor BM/MAR can communicate fluently and spontaneously, both in spoken and written English, using professionally appropriate vocabulary in a professional context.
| You take an active and result-oriented part in a meeting or a negotiation with native speakers. |
Course content
You will further expand your English language skills in order to function in a professional manner in the daily working environment in the business world in general, and in the logistics sector in particular. You participate in a meeting and a debate. You present and summarize a presentation on an industry-related topic. You delve into subject-related texts. You expand your English vocabulary and grammar so that you can communicate in a rich and spontaneous way in various situations. You introduce yourself in a professional context and prepare a resume and cover letter.
Study material (list)
Teaching material via DigitapMandatoryStudy material (text): Mandatory
Course materials will be made available on Digitap.
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 | 50,00 | |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment permanently during class weeks (Permanent evaluation) | 50,00 | |
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
| Moment | Form | % | Remark |
| 1st examination period | Skills assessment during the examination series | 50,00 | |
| 2nd examination period | Knowledge and comprehension test during the examination series | 50,00 | |
Evaluation (text)
The evaluation of this course consists of 50% continuous assessment (tasks and assignments during the semester) and 50% exam (vocabulary, grammar, skills). To pass, it is important that you are present in class, submit tasks on time and practice the material on a regular basis.
See Digitap and/or study guide for further instructions.
Total exam time consists of the scheduled time plus ¼ additional exam time for all students. This already includes the additional exam time as an individual adjustment.