Aims

At the end of this course the student is able to:

- look up the required information and summarize this information or the information given by the teacher properly; 

- understand a longer text/video/audio material and follow a complex reasoning;

- explain the information/points of view/ideas of the writer/speaker orally and answer critical questions about this information using the necessary arguments;

- not make any mistakes which might lead to misunderstanding and show a fairly good command of the grammar. The student uses complete sentences when speaking and  can correct his/her mistakes. He/she uses precise vocabulary related to the topic and can explain words and phrases of the studied material.

- express him/herself correctly when applying for  a job: the student writes a cv and a letter of application and answers the typical questions of a job interview sufficiently. 

- give a presentation in English and French using the necessary presentation skills;

- participate in a debate, take a stand and express him/herself properly;

Common European Framework of Reference:

French: B1

English: understanding (listening, reading) B2; speaking (production, interaction) B2; writing B1/B2

Final competencies:

- build a high-quality argumentation (IM_AC_ 02 - French and English: comprehensive level)

- process and acquire information (IM_AC_03 - French and English: comprehensive level)

- communicate orally and in writing with all stakeholders in an appropriate way (IM_AC_05 - French and English: comprehensive level) 

Previous knowledge

Final competencies French 2: understanding (reading, listening) B1 - speaking (production, interaction) B1 - writing B1

Final competencies English 2: understanding (reading, listening) B2 - speaking (production, interaction) B1/B2 - writing B1/B2 

Order of Enrolment

Mixed prerequisite:
You may only take this course if you comply with the prerequisites. Prerequisites can be strict or flexible, or can imply simultaneity. A degree level can be also be a prerequisite.
Explanation:
STRICT: You may only take this course if you have passed or applied tolerance for the courses for which this condition is set.
FLEXIBLE: You may only take this course if you have previously taken the courses for which this condition is set.
SIMULTANEOUS: You may only take this course if you also take the courses for which this condition is set (or have taken them previously).
DEGREE: You may only take this course if you have obtained this degree level.


( FLEXIBLE( YP0303 ) OR FLEXIBLE( YP0444 ) OR FLEXIBLE( YB0210 ) ) AND
( FLEXIBLE( YP0355 ) OR FLEXIBLE( YP0087 ) OR FLEXIBLE( YP0445 ) )

The codes of the course units mentioned above correspond to the following course descriptions:
YP0303 : French 2
YP0444 : French 2 (No longer offered this academic year)
YB0210 : French 2 (No longer offered this academic year)
YP0355 : English 2
YP0087 : English 2
YP0445 : English 2 (No longer offered this academic year)

Is included in these courses of study

• Bachelor of IT Management and Multimedia (Mechelen) 180 ects.