The overall aim of EELVB395 English III is to achieve the general level of competence B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL). On the French version of this page (which is available on request to the course coordinator), excerpts can be found from the different indicators and main criteria; please refer to the relevant pages in the Companion Volume with new descriptors for more details.
See above: general B2 proficiency level according to the CEFRL, with an emphasis on oral production skills and economics-related vocabulary.
Following on from EELVB295 English II, this EELVB395 English III course will cover a series of themes related to the wider business world, which will form the starting point for the activities in each lesson, with a general introduction followed by more in-depth exercises. The next lesson will often begin with a brief review of the previous week's theme. The activities, mainly oral in nature, will be accompanied by receptive activities (e.g. texts and videos) available on WebCampus, and will aim to ensure that students are able to express themselves accurately on a wide range of subjects relating to themselves and their specialities, while developing certain soft skills.
Past topics have included: entrepreneurship, CVs, trends, corporate social responsibility, customer service, hospitality, e-commerce, social media marketing, success, job interviews, presentation skills, building relationships, meeting skills, technical presentations. Care will be taken to ensure that topics previously covered in EELVB295 English II are not repeated in EELVB395 English III. Among the new main objectives to be achieved by the end of the assessment period, there will be repeated emphasis on preparing for job interviews in English (e.g. typical questions, effective answers), and the last lesson, which is compulsory for all students, will consist of a series of technical presentations in English about an economics-related research question.
Students are cordially invited to share their suggestions for themes and/or activities with the teacher, as well as any specific requests relating to their (future) place on the job market.
See the 'Content' section above.
The lessons will be given in a hybrid format, with 60% of the classes (i.e. 6 lessons) being given face-to-face and 40% of the classes (i.e. 4 lessons) on the Microsoft Teams platform. The proposed activities will take advantage of the lesson's format; for example, the remote lessons will make it easier for students to use IT resources. Students will be added to the ad hoc team in due course.
Regardless of the mode of lesson, an active teaching approach will be used, requiring students to participate effectively in the various exercises. The latter will mainly consist of interactive oral production tasks, in order to take advantage of the time spent in contact with other students; this will also improve group cohesion. The more receptive tasks, on the other hand, will be proposed as homework and will be used to prepare for classroom activities or to deepen skills, as well as to build a portfolio. Attendance and active participation in lessons can therefore be rewarded as part of the ongoing assessment (see below) if the student chooses to attend all lessons.
Students should be informed that the EELVB395 English III lessons for the 2023-2024 academic year will take place on the following dates (subject to changes occurring after the start of the academic year, in which case the changes will be announced on WebCampus and ADE):
Each lesson officially begins at 6.10 p.m. and ends at 9.10 p.m. However, in consultation with the students, it could be agreed to do away with the breaks and finish a little earlier.
The final grade (out of 20 points) will be calculated on the basis of an average that will take into account several components, according to a choice of pathway made by the student:
Route A (valuing attendance and participation in the course) :
Route B :
Students will be invited to make their choice of pathway by a date to be specified in due course; if there is no response, it will be assumed that the student has opted for pathway B.
These procedures and weightings will apply in both the first and second semesters.
Any student who does not deliver a technical presentation will receive an overall zero for the assessment in June or in August.
If the portfolio is incomplete and/or submitted late, a zero will be awarded for this component of the assessment. Failure to submit a portfolio at all will also mean that the student will not be able to present the oral examination, due to a lack of material to discuss.
All students are required to sit both the written and oral examinations; failure to do so will result in an overall zero for the final mark.
No syllabus; resources will be posted on the WebCampus platform:
Other resources (particularly textual and audiovisual) will also be available on WebCampus.
The platform will also be used by students, in particular as part of the portfolio.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Economics and Management (shift schedule) | Standard | 0 | 6 | |
| Bachelor in Economics and Management (shift schedule) | Standard | 3 | 6 |