ECTS : 3
Description du contenu de l'enseignement :
This is a general English language class with major emphasis on the themes of entrepreneurship and social enterprise. The course is designed to encourage the productive and creative imput of students, who will be guided through the steps of simulating the creation of their own company, from coming up with a feasible idea to designing a business plan and pitching it to potential investors. Students will also be trained how to give informational or persuasive speeches, with a view to preparing them to communicate effectively in their professional lives.
Compétence à acquérir :
Course Objectives
The objectives are three-fold :
1/ to enhance students’ language and communication skills
2/ to stimulate their entrepreneurial creativity (to help them find their “inner entrepreneneur”)
3/ to generate knowledge and expand awareness of innovative business practices today.
Learning Outcomes
1/ Greater confidence and fluency in public speaking.
2/ Enhanced written communication skills.
3/ Learn the art of live and video business pitches.
4/ Learn how to devise and write an appropriate business plan.
5/ Develop business communication strategies and skills.
Mode de contrôle des connaissances :
Continuous assessment takes up 60% of the final grade: writing assignments and participation in class activities = 20%; small group presentation of start-up at the end of the semester= 20%; individual presentation with minimal notes and visuals =20%.
Final exam: 40%.
Bibliographie, lectures recommandées :
A detailed syllabus for 12 weeks of class will be presented at the beginning of term.