Oral business communication techniques in Dutch (Part 2)

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Oral business communication techniques in Dutch (Part 2)
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change, in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
3 credits
7.5 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Goedgezelschap Anne;
Language
Dutch
Main themes
This course introduces the general principles of communication particularly the linguistic, sociolinguistic, pragmatic and cultural aspects of interaction. Special attention will be paid to specific characteristics of communication in the Dutch-speaking world. This general introduction will be followed by a detailed presentation of techniques which should be implemented in communication activities specific to a company: presentations to varied audiences, participation in discussions, chairing meetings, commercial negotiations, telephone conversations, etc. Exercises accompanying the course will allow students to simulate active participation in a variety of professional situations. The students' simulations will be recorded and subsequently analysed in detail.
Aims

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 At the end of the course, students should be able to apply the general principles of communication in a Dutch-speaking business environment and they should at least have reached a B2+ oral level (Common European Framework of Reference) in Dutch.
 
Content
The following themes will be discussed:
1) external communication including intercultural communication with foreign business partners (job interviews, information and advice to clients, telephone conversations, press conferences, etc.)
2) video communication and the power of images
3) crisis communication
4) intercultural communication  (case study :  China)
5) Group assignment: developing a communication plan  to sell off part of a company

 
Evaluation methods

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.

Individual exercices and oral examination: on a given professional situation.
Other information
Part 2 (15 hours) of the course is given by the Institut des Langues Vivantes (ILV).
Faculty or entity
ELAL


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English

Master [120] in Multilingual Communication

Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General