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.
 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

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, 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 and oral defense of an internship report. 
Depending on the total number of hours of immersion this immersion activity may be coupled with: 
2) one or more additional immersion-approximate activites. 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.