LANG1997-1 : English 3

Study Programmes 2016-2017

LANG1997-1

English 3

Duration :

80h Th

Number of credits :

Bachelor in economics and business management		7

Lecturer :

Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

All year long, with partial in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents :

Implementation: The course will allow students to take charge of the everyday management of a company, an organization or a project - implementing an established strategy - in a holistic perspective, taking into account the interactions between the different functions - capitalizing on the characteristics of a more and more digitalized world - working efficiently in an international and multidisciplinary team, among others in a leading position - analysing managerial practice with a critical and ethical mind

Concretely:

Everyday and business vocabulary (intermediate and advanced levels).
Le Bled vocabulary (see 'Assessment method and criteria')
Revision of intermediate grammar and introduction of some advanced grammar items.
Listening comprehensions.
Expressing oneself, giving one's opinion, communicating.
Project linked to innovation and product development including trip to a non French-speaking place.
Project linked to marketing and advertising.
Writing of 2 reports linked to the projects.
Oral presentations.
Commercial letters, covering letters, CVs, interviews, TOEFL...
Finance, accountancy and supply change management.
Imposed reading of book extracts.
Vocabulary, texts and videos, (film) linked to the following topics: innovation et product development, ethics and corporate responsibility, social economy, marketing and advertising, supply chain management, corporate legal framework, human resources and corporate social issues, money and some philosophical considerations, world news.
Conferences (attendance compulsory).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

Aim: to reach the C1 European level of language proficiency and to develop the skills and capacities aimed at in the Intended Key Learning Outcomes of the school.
In practice: this includes being able to understand and to express oneself fluently using formal language and a high register in business and/or economic topics, being able to write a report using academic language and being able to display autonomy in most situations.

Strategy: The course will allow students to establish a strategy in order to optimize the value chain of a company, an organization or a project. - based on the analysis of its financial and economic context - taking into account its political, social and societal context - taking into account its legal constraints - adopting the position of a specialist in the field of management of his / her finality - demonstrating scientific precision and a critical mind
Communication: The course will allow students to communicate efficiently, internally and externally, about a company, organization or project - in English - taking into account the multicultural and international features of their environment
Adaptability: The course will allow students to adapt their managerial practice to the needs of a fast-evolving world - being conscious of the societal, economic, political and environmental issues - displaying curiosity and a scientific precision of academic level - developing one's expertise within a continuous prospect

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

B2 European level.
Intermediate everyday English is a prerequisite at this level. The vocabulary and structures linked to intermediate business English should also be fairly well acquired. It is an advantage to know French as a great deal of the vocabulary to be studied is given in 'English-French' lists. Lists providing explanations on top of French translations are sometimes also provided but it is not the case for the Bled vocabulary, for instance. The students who do not understand French will therefore have to make their own lists with their own translations into their own language or explanations if they prefer this. French will not be used in their assessments.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Breaking the ice and getting back into practising English with a speaking activity based on a video of Mr Bean. Students will learn and use intermediate and advanced everyday vocabulary and they will practise their rephrasing skills.
Reading of texts from sources such as The Financial Times, The Economist etc. as well as scientific articles.
Learning of vocabulary from those sources as well as from the audio aid and derived vocabulary.
Listening comprehensions from the BBC World Service + Dragons' Den + Apprentice + other materials.
Rephrasing and academic writing (summary and essay).
Practising metalinguistic functions (politeness, listening...)
Two marked reports of the projects.
Speaking (discussions on different topics, case studies etc.)
Presentations skills: alone and within a group.
Autonomous group activities: invention or innovation of a product or service, use of SWOT analysis, business canvas and executive summary, introduction to advertising and marketing, presentation of the projects and (filmed) collection of feedback and data in a non-French-speaking place (Britain, Holland...) Note that the trip will not be financed by the school but there is no obligation to go far.
Online listening comprehension and grammar exercises.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Attendance is compulsory as participation is going to be assessed in a continuous way. The course is given in two ways: 2 hours a week in class and one hour a week consists of online preparations. Homework is also required given the high number of credits (7).