Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Understand language of instruction and foreign languages (language skills)
• Communicate easily and adequately, in both selected foreign languages, at a minimum level of B2 in line with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
• Understand and integrate cultural similarities and differences (cultural and intercultural skills)
• Demonstrate real knowledge of the cultures of the studied languages
• Identify cultural differences and talk about them
• Be familiar with codes and conventions of other cultures for the sake of interpersonal relationships
• Develop knowledge in various fields, in particular those aimed at by translation activities
• Use everyday technology (technological skills)
• Use standard office software tools and editorial assistance effectively
• Use lexicographical resources and reference materials to lead linguistic mediation activities individually or as part of a team (professional skills)
• Carry out, alone or in groups, activities or projects involving critical analysis
• Communicate results or conclusions of these activities or projects in an appropriate manner
• Conduct relevant research and report on it in a critical manner (cognitive skills)
• Conduct targeted and reasoned documentary research in both the core language and the foreign languages studied
• Assess the relevance and reliability of documentary sources used
• Give a critique of the studied literature

Language Combination

Unité d’enseignement de la combinaison linguistique

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the immersion activities, students will be able to:
- apply their linguistic and (inter)cultural skills in the natural environment of one of their chosen languages of specialization ;
- show proof of their capacity for integration, either through successful completion of a formal study program at a partner university located in a foreign country or region, or through a two-fold set of activities consisting of (1) a formal immersion internship in a company or other host organisation where the foreign language is the main vehicle for communication, and (2) additional immerrsion-approximate activites as assigned during the same semester.
 

Content of UE

There are two possible formats for this module: 

- either the student undertakes a term of enrolment at a partner university located in a foreign country or region, the content of which is established by agreement with the host university in the form of a Learning Agreement; 

- or the student undertakes a two-fold set of activities consisting of: 
(1) a formal immersion internship (300 hours at least), in Belgium or a neighbouring country, established by formal agreement, in a company or other host organisation where the foreign language is the main vehicle for communication, followed by the presentation oand oral defense of an internship report;  and
2) one or more additional immerrsion-approximate activites (400 hours minimum). the details of these activities will be agreed upon in advance by the student and a representative of the department of the language in which the internship is to be carried out. 

NOTE: The study-abroad placement is strongly encouraged.  The internship option is a last resort alternative for the student who is unable to travel abroad for legitimate and verifiable reasons. 

Prior Experience

Mastery of the chosen foreign language at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or higher.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral Examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

- Version A: Erasmus+-type study abroad placement: the student's work will be subject to evaluation in accordance with the norms of the host university and/or as stipulated in the Learning Agreement; 

- Version B: Internship, etc.: Evaluation of the Internship will be based on the intern's active participation in the internship, on the evaluation provided by the on-site supervisor, by the student's internship report, written in the language of the internship, and an oral defence of the report. 
The criteria of evaluation of the supplemental activities will be decided, in advance, on the basis of the activities agreed upon. 

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Presentation and/or works
• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

- Erasmus+-type study abroad placement: the student's work will be subject to evaluation in accordance with the norms of the host university and/or as stipulated in the Learning Agreement; 

The student who has failed one or more modules at the foreign university will re-sit those examinations at the foreign university if such re-sits are organised.  

- Evaluation of the Internship option will be based (1) on the intern's active participation in the internship, on the evaluation provided by the on-site supervisor, by an internship report, in the language of the internship, and an oral defence of the report which will take place at the end of the semester and (2) on the supplementary activities or tasks, as appropriate. 


The student who has failed the internship will submit a new report, and defend it, and may be required to re-submit other work as appropriate with respect to the additional immersive activities undertaken.