Description du cours

Intitulé de l'Unité d'Enseignement

English - Corporate Communication

Code de l'Unité d'Enseignement

13ULG18

Année académique

2025 - 2026

Cycle

BAC

Nombre de crédits

Nombre heures

Quadrimestre

Pondération

Site

Anjou

Langue d'enseignement

Français

Enseignant responsable

ECHEVIN Laurence

Objectifs et contribution de l'Unité d'Enseignement au programme

From a linguistic perspective, the level to be reached is "Full Professional Proficiency". A student assessed at that level should demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Able to use the language fluently and accurately at all levels, in line with typical professional needs
• Can understand and participate in any conversation related to their personal and professional experience with a high degree of fluency and lexical precision
• Would rarely be mistaken for a native speaker, but can respond appropriately even in unfamiliar contexts or situations
• Makes only rare and minor errors in pronunciation and grammar
• Can handle informal interpreting of the language

The language will be used as a tool for communication and management. The student will be prepared to communicate, both orally and in writing, in professional contexts (negotiating, conducting meetings, attending job interviews, describing trends, etc.) as well as in complex socio-economic contexts.

Furthermore, in line with the new curriculum reform initiated by ICHEC, which emphasizes soft skills, the English B3 course will help students develop the following soft skills: learning to know and develop themselves better, communicating, collaborating, and exercising critical thinking.

In addition, the general objectives of the course unit contribute to the development of the final point of the teaching profile and learning outcomes for both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees:
“Being able to communicate orally and in writing in multiple languages.”

Prérequis et corequis

Description du contenu

. Interactive classes in small groups:

This interactive class includes:
- A chapter on presenting charts and results
- A chapter on conducting meetings and negotiations
- Glossaries of work-related terms (self-study)
- Socio-economic English: the goal is for students to express themselves clearly and in a structured way on complex current topics related to the economy and the world of work. These topics will be presented in class.

Grammar:
- Revising basic and advanced grammar (self-study): tenses,passive voice, reported speech, modals & semi-auxiliaries, ING/INF structures
- Phrasal verbs (in class and self-study)

Méthodes pédagogiques

Interactive Classes (face-to-face in small groups)

Topics will be introduced in various ways:

- Watching videos
- Reading texts
- Debates and role-plays
- Vocabulary exercises
- ...

The goal is to encourage students to apply newly acquired skills through more complex tasks such as presentations, conducting meetings, job interviews, etc.

Self-study:

- Advanced vocabulary
- Videos to watch independently
- ...

Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Course:

Artificial Intelligence may be used as an assistant to:
- Generate ideas
- Search for information (similar to a search engine)
- Assist in organizing or revising a production
- Partially or fully develop a production
- Write content or perform analysis
- Serve as a learning assistant

Students must ensure they use AI transparently and critically (soft skill: critical thinking) and produce original and personal ideas. They must also follow citation rules regarding the use of AI. Depending on the type of exercises or tasks, teachers will indicate to what extent AI may be used.

Mode d'évaluation

. Continuous Assessment (before December 2025/May 2026)

All tasks to be completed before December 2025/May 2026 will be considered part of the continuous assessment, including:

- In-class assessment based on the quality of work provided by the student throughout the term
- Professional presentations in class based on socio-economic topics
- Some vocabulary and grammar tests (usually two per term) conducted during lecture-style classes
- January exam: a written exam including (1) mainly open-ended vocabulary and grammar questions, and (2) a written text based on an unseen video intended for an English-speaking audience. This part of the exam may be scheduled in November-December or January / April-May or June.

Note: If a student is absent for any of these assessments, they will receive a score of 0/20 for that component, which will be added to the other continuous assessment scores and included in the final grade.

2. Final Exam

The final exam includes the following components:

1. Oral Exam on Meetings: Conducted face-to-face. This exam may be scheduled in November-December or January / April-May or June.

2. Bilingual Job Interview Exam:
Students must take a bilingual job interview exam (in Dutch or German and in English). This interview will be conducted as a professional job interview, and students must use all the techniques learned in both language classes.
Some sessions will be dedicated to this assessment. The schedule will be posted on Moodle in due time. Bilingual sessions may also be organized.
This job interview exam is part of another UE (sollicitation bilingue - see that 'fiche UE' for more explanation).

Preparation:
In class, students will work on their profiles to choose a suitable job ad. Based on the ad, they will learn to answer interview questions effectively in terms of both content and language. Various exercises – listening, reading, role-plays – will be conducted in class, so attendance is mandatory.

Exam Requirements:
Students will choose one job ad (same for both languages), write a CV and cover letter following textbook instructions, and create a bilingual video CV. Teachers will use these four documents to conduct the interview in both languages.
Deadline: January 2025/June 2026

IMPORTANT: All documents are mandatory to take this part of the exam. Late submission (even by a few minutes) or incomplete files will result in the student having to retake the job interview exam in August. Late or incomplete submissions are considered an incomplete exam session.

3. Written Exam:
Includes (1) mainly open-ended vocabulary and grammar questions, and (2) a written text based on an unseen video. This part may be scheduled in November-December or January / April-May or June.

Attendance Warning:
Students must be present for all parts of the final exam.

Absence from any component will result in a score of 0/20 for the entire course
Choosing not to sit any of the final exam components will lead to a score of 0/20 for the entire course.

3. General Remarks
- To pass, students must meet the language proficiency criteria described in the 'Objectives' section. This means reaching a minimum threshold of skills and knowledge in English.
- Active participation in interactive classes (in-person or online) is encouraged, as overall production will be considered in the continuous assessment. Students must also complete the self-study program introduced during interactive classes.
- Exam formats may vary slightly between sessions. Students may be assessed by different language teachers due to organizational constraints. Exams will normally take place on ICHEC premises.
- Medical certificates will not automatically lead to rescheduling assessments. If rescheduling is impossible, the student will receive a score of 0/20 for the missed assessment (in continuous assessment) and 0/20 for the entire course if absent from any final exam components.
- Exams scheduled face-to-face will not be reorganized online.