6-English

Course Code :	1034FTIENG
Study domain:	Linguistics and Proficiency
Academic year:	2019-2020
Semester:	2nd semester
Sequentiality:	The student has passed 4-English (1033FTIENG)
Contact hours:	24
Credits:	3
Study load (hours):	84
Contract restrictions:	Credit and exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:	English
Exam period:	exam in the 2nd semester
Lecturer(s)	Tom Van Hout Margot Van Dingenen

1. Prerequisites *

At the start of this course the student should have acquired the following competences:
a passive knowledge of

Dutch
English

specific prerequisites for this course

At the start of this course the students should have completed English 4.

2. Learning outcomes *

At the end of this course students will be able to:
read/listen to longer, complex and nuanced texts concerning technology, business and current events. The students will be able to process the various layers of information.
give an accurate presentation, in terms of content and appropriate language use. The students will be able to build a layered speech and bring across main points and details.
converse fluently, respectfully and in a structured way about a variety of complex subjects. The students will be able to negotiate with their interlocutor.
write a well-structured and nuanced text about their field of expertise or current events.
use relevant vocabulary, grammar and strategies to support these tasks.

3. Course contents *

In this course, each session is devoted to four skills: oral skills, writing skills, reading skills and listening skills. This will be dealt with thematically. Vocabulary and grammar are also fixed components.

4 International dimension*

The course has an international dimension.

The lecturer teaches in a language other than Dutch

5. Teaching method and planned learning activities

Class contact teaching

Seminars/Tutorials

Skills training

Personal work

Exercises

Assignments Individually

Assignments In group

5.3 Facilities for working students *

Individual work

In group: individual alternative assignment possible

6. Assessment method and criteria

No second assesment period possible for next assessment method(s) and or criteria

Permanent evaluation

Continuous assessment

Exercises

Assignments

Case studies

Presentation

7. Study material *

7.1 Required reading

Announcement during the first lesson.

7.2 Optional reading

The following study material can be studied voluntarily :

8. Contact information *

Before or after the contact hours of via e-mail.