English 1

Description

Graduates at the Faculty of Economics & Business will have to be communicatively active ánd skillful as working professionals. English has a unique position as an international language in that respect, and is an obvious object of study for students in an international programme. In this respect, it also serves an instrumental purpose that may result immediate effect in the students' educational context as all communication on, for and in their courses is in English. English 1 aims to equip students with the linguistic tools necessary to perform adequately in an academic programme that is taught in English. Therefore, it especially focuses on writing skills, brushes up the students' grammar, and tackles topics that allow students to broaden their horizons and their knowledge of the English lexicon. In this course, the following key objectives are (partially or fully) realized: Uses English to communicate orally and in writing with an audience of specialists and non-specialists, and such in a way that is correct on the level of grammar and vocabulary; uses a style that is common in a (business) economics context. Uses correct grammatical structures in exercises (written communication). Acquires frequent general and business economic vocabulary. Critically examines scientifically substantiated texts of (business) economic nature and interprets and synthesises them in English. Critically examines scientifically substantiated texts of (business) economic nature and synthesises them in English. Writes an essay. The position of the course in the framework of the learning objectives of the programme can be found under the section “Objectives” of the “Bachelor of Business Administration (Brussels)”. Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability (ERS): 1. Show willingness to simultaneously consider different perspectives. 2. Enabling collaboration with others by sharing visions and strategies. 3. Recognise diversity by being able to move beyond differences. 4. Show willingness to listen receptively.