3rd Bachelor in Human Resources Management

English language

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ECTS Credits2
Number of Hours (h/year)45
Teaching staffPairon, Christelle
Course UnitCompulsory
TermQuad. 1 and 2
CodeSOC-GGRH0020/3
Prerequisite

English language year 2

Aims and Objectives

-Understand texts connected with human resources and discuss topics linked to human resources;

-Write various types of texts (cover letters, contracts, person specification,...) in a syntactically and lexically correct language

- carry out recruitment and appraisal interviews

- discuss various topics linked to human resources, such as employee relation, working hours and holidays, disciplinary and grievance procedures, health and welfare, workplace injuries, personnel training and development, HR strategies, reward and remuneration, industrial relations,...

-Take part in everyday conversations (listening and speaking skills);

Description

Grammar review

Lexicon: employee relation, working hours and holidays, disciplinary and grievance procedures, health and welfare, workplace injuries, personnel training and development, HR strategies, reward and remuneration, industrial relations,...

Language functions used in business English, with a focus on Human Resources

Short plays (performed by the students) about a problem in Human Resources Management, then discussion.

Bibliography

GRAVIER, B.D. Advanced English Practice, Oxford University Press, 1986.

ATKINS, B.T., DUVAL A, et.MILNE R.C. Robert et Collins Dictionnaire Français – Anglais Anglais – Français, William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd And Le Robert, 1987

NKOMO, FOTTLER, Mc AFEE, Human Resources Management Applications: Cases, Exercises, Incidents and Skill Builders, 7th Edition, International Edition, South Western, Cengage Learning, 2011 

Teaching and Learning Methods

Theoretical classes and exercises; listening and reading comprehensions; discussions; role-plays; in-class group work

Assessment MethodsWritten examinations
Oral examinations
Continuous assessment

Written examination (3 hours)

Oral examination (20 minutes)

NotesYes
LanguageFrench
English

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