06211157 - English for HR
| Niveau de diplôme | |
|---|---|
| Crédits ECTS | 3 |
| Volume horaire total | 2E+1 |
| Volume horaire CM | 20 |
Responsables
Objectifs
This course provides intermediate to advanced knowledge of English for Human Resources.
Students will explore the key functions of HR and discover specific vocabulary, idioms and buzzwords related to the field.
They will also research and discuss current HR issues.
Estimation of private study (outside of contact hours): 20 hours
TARGETED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This course aims at providing students with the linguistic skills and cultural awareness needed to work in HR in an international context.
Students will work on improving all four language skills : reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Students will explore the key functions of HR and discover specific vocabulary, idioms and buzzwords related to the field.
They will also research and discuss current HR issues.
Estimation of private study (outside of contact hours): 20 hours
TARGETED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This course aims at providing students with the linguistic skills and cultural awareness needed to work in HR in an international context.
Students will work on improving all four language skills : reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Contenu
COURSE OUTLINE
Session 1 :
An introduction to HR : key vocabulary
Topical issue : use of tech in MGMT and HR (AI in recruitment, worker surveillance…)
Focus on HR functions : recruitment
Session 2 :
Topical issue : diversity, equity, inclusion
Focus on HR functions : selection
Session 3 :
Topical issue : discrimination/harassment
Focus on HR functions : employee relations
Session 4 :
Topical issue : work/life balance, WFH, part-time work
Focus on HR functions : HR development
Session 5 :
Topical issue : the Big Quit / Motivation / Job satisfaction
Focus on HR functions : reward and remuneration
Session 6 :
Topical issue : Gig work / Side hustle / Slashing
Focus on HR functions : industrial relations
Session 1 :
An introduction to HR : key vocabulary
Topical issue : use of tech in MGMT and HR (AI in recruitment, worker surveillance…)
Focus on HR functions : recruitment
Session 2 :
Topical issue : diversity, equity, inclusion
Focus on HR functions : selection
Session 3 :
Topical issue : discrimination/harassment
Focus on HR functions : employee relations
Session 4 :
Topical issue : work/life balance, WFH, part-time work
Focus on HR functions : HR development
Session 5 :
Topical issue : the Big Quit / Motivation / Job satisfaction
Focus on HR functions : reward and remuneration
Session 6 :
Topical issue : Gig work / Side hustle / Slashing
Focus on HR functions : industrial relations
Contrôles des connaissances
Individual grade
Written exam, 2h
Vocabulary questions + Listening + Reading + Writing
Other grade
Grading during class, oral debate
Weight : 50% / 50%
Written exam, 2h
Vocabulary questions + Listening + Reading + Writing
Other grade
Grading during class, oral debate
Weight : 50% / 50%
Informations complémentaires
TEACHING METHODS
Sessions are organized in an interactive manner that integrates group work, debates, and other active learning exercises into the classroom.
NATURE OF MATERIALS
A variety of tools and materials will be used through this seminar : authentic resources as well as didactic materials
TEACHING INNOVATIONS AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Digital tools are used to make students active during classes, as well as to assess their understanding of a given topic and to help them memorize specific vocabulary.
PRE-REQUISITES IN TERMS OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Students should have prior knowledge of general Business English
ADVISED PRIOR READING
We strongly recommend students stay informed regarding to business issues.
Reading economic newspapers will give them extra keys to better understand companies' operations and constraints so they can fully grasp the environnement HR professionals operate in (e.g. The Conversation, The Economist, Harvard Business Review, etc.).
Looking into specialized HR academic and professional journals will also help students refine their knowledge of current HR issues.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Students can access key resources, such as academic articles, newspapers, videos, reports, market studies, etc. through the elibrary (accessible via their student account)
Sessions are organized in an interactive manner that integrates group work, debates, and other active learning exercises into the classroom.
NATURE OF MATERIALS
A variety of tools and materials will be used through this seminar : authentic resources as well as didactic materials
TEACHING INNOVATIONS AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Digital tools are used to make students active during classes, as well as to assess their understanding of a given topic and to help them memorize specific vocabulary.
PRE-REQUISITES IN TERMS OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Students should have prior knowledge of general Business English
ADVISED PRIOR READING
We strongly recommend students stay informed regarding to business issues.
Reading economic newspapers will give them extra keys to better understand companies' operations and constraints so they can fully grasp the environnement HR professionals operate in (e.g. The Conversation, The Economist, Harvard Business Review, etc.).
Looking into specialized HR academic and professional journals will also help students refine their knowledge of current HR issues.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Students can access key resources, such as academic articles, newspapers, videos, reports, market studies, etc. through the elibrary (accessible via their student account)