LET-CIWER801
English for Specific Business Purposes
Course infoSchedule
Course moduleLET-CIWER801
Credits (ECTS)5
Category-
Language of instructionEnglish
Offered byRadboud University; Faculty of Arts; Communication and Information Studies;
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator
drs. C.E. Davis
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Lecturer
drs. C.E. Davis
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Contactperson for the course
drs. C.E. Davis
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Examiner
drs. C.E. Davis
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Academic year2020
Period
PER 1-PER 2  (31/08/2020 to 24/01/2021)
Starting block
PER 1
Course mode
full-time
RemarksOnly accessible to exchange students.
Registration using OSIRISYes
Course open to students from other facultiesNo
Pre-registrationNo
Waiting listNo
Placement procedure-
Aims
At the end of the course, students can
  • Describe in detail an aspect of British or American society
  • Produce an educational programme
  • Write an article
  • Take part in a meeting that involves strategic planning
  • Conduct a short marketing study and produce a brief report
  • Evaluate and develop material for the Study Abroad experience
  • Communicate effectively in English in both written and oral tasks
Content
The primary aims of this course are to develop students’ understanding of the cultural, political, historical and social landscape of the UK and USA and to develop their language proficiency. Students will develop an understanding of cultural diversity, which will equip them to respond appropriately to social and cultural differences.
They will work on a number of tasks that will develop their understanding of these issues as well as practical skills for interacting in a range of cultural and organizational contexts.
Level

Presumed foreknowledge

Test information

Specifics

Assumed previous knowledge
Only for Exchange students. You cannot take this course if your English proficiency level is not at least B2 (TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or Cambridge). A statement from your home university won't be accepted.

Required materials
Reader
Title:Reader English for Specific Business Purposes

Instructional modes
Seminar
Attendance MandatoryYes

Tests
Written tasks (take home)
Test weight50
Test typeProject
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 2

Minimum grade
5,5

Oral tasks
Test weight50
Test typeOral exam
OpportunitiesBlock PER 2, Block PER 2

Minimum grade
5,5