Micro-credentials
Micro-credentials are small learning units worth 1-5 ECTS that can be taken as elective courses as part of your degree program. They will transport you on short virtual trips across Europe, giving you the chance to learn with students from other Alliance universities and equipping you with future skills and competencies for a changing world. Micro-credentials are organised jointly by the Alliance partners.
French for Professional Purposes
This course is designed for students aiming to learn how to communicate properly in the workplace, providing them with transversal written and oral communication skills in professional French. Specifically, the course is structured around all four language skills referring to the B2 level of the CEFR. After a general introduction to French for Professional Purposes (FPP), students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the main written and oral genres of professional communication in French, including the CV, the business report, and the job interview. Students will also be presented some efficient learning strategies to improve their vocabulary acquisition as well as their reading comprehension skills. On completion of the course, students will be assessed through a 30-question written exam. A minimum of 18 correct answers is necessary to successfully pass the final exam.
Host: UPN
Registration deadline: 31 January 2025
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Learning Outcomes:
| Students are expected to:
– recognise the structure of conversations, presentations and written messages – recognise paralinguistic features of communication – use appropriate words to convey information, thoughts and ideas clearly and precisely – select language and body language appropriate to the target group and situation – base their communication behaviour on the principles of honesty and authenticity |
– practise clarity in verbal and non-verbal communication, share information openly and thus avoid misunderstandings
Student activities:
Students will attend eight French for Professional Purposes seminars, focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in a professional environment. They will engage in a variety of individual and group tasks, including analyzing authentic samples of written and oral professional interactions, writing CVs, and simulating job interviews. To supplement their learning, students will be required to complete additional activities and exercises provided on the course Teams, as part of their weekly self-instructed asynchronous leaning.
Spaces are limited and are given on a first-come-first-served basis.
Download the complete course description here: French for Professional Purposes_UPN_course_sheet
English for Professional Purposes
This course is designed for students aiming to learn how to communicate properly in the workplace, providing them with transversal written and oral communication skills in professional English. Specifically, the course is structured around all four language skills referring to the B2 level of the CEFR. After a general introduction to English for Professional Purposes (EPP), students will be provided with a comprehensive overview of the main written and oral genres of professional communication in English, including the CV, the business report, and the job interview. Students will also be presented some efficient learning strategies to improve their vocabulary acquisition as well as their reading comprehension skills. On completion of the course, students will be assessed through a 30-question written exam. A minimum of 18 correct answers is necessary to successfully pass the final exam.
Host: UPN
Registration deadline: 31 January 2025
More info
Course outcomes:
Students are expected to:
– recognise the structure of conversations, presentations and written messages
– recognise paralinguistic features of communication
– use appropriate words to convey information, thoughts and ideas clearly and precisely
– select language and body language appropriate to the target group and situation
– base their communication behaviour on the principles of honesty and authenticity
– practise clarity in verbal and non-verbal communication, share information openly and thus avoid misunderstandings
Student Activities:
Students will attend eight English for Professional Purposes seminars, focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in a professional environment. They will engage in a variety of individual and group tasks, including analyzing authentic samples of written and oral professional interactions, writing CVs, and simulating job interviews. To supplement their learning, students will be required to complete additional activities and exercises provided on the course Team, as part of their weekly self-instructed asynchronous leaning.
Spaces are limited and are given on a first-come-first-served basis.
Download the full course description here: English for Professional Purposes_UPN_course_sheet
Academic Writing and Presentation in the Digital Space
Course topics:
- Online academic text production and presentation skills: text and presentation structures, rhetorical strategies, ethical concerns (e.g. dis- and misinformation)
- Communication effectiveness in the digital space
- Digital tools and software for writing and audiovisual content creation
- Argumentation: fundamentals of argumentation, logic and argumentation, providing constructive feedback, self reflection
Learning objectives:
- Establish a foundational understanding of effective online communication and how academic texts, presentations and communication documents are structured in the digital space
- Apply interdisciplinary communication and design strategies to create content for various audiences and environments (in-person or online)
- Use various digital tools and software (e.g. artificial intelligence, writing/editing software) when communicating online
- Assess and reflect on one’s online communication abilities
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For more information:
Go to the course website
Download the complete course description: Course_Sheet_Academic_Writing_WS2425
Global Citizenship SEA-EU Micro-credential
This mostly asynchronous online seminar of about 20 to 25 hours of learning is designed to encourage and inspire you as a student to take a close look at the concept of Global Citizenship and to develop an understanding of Global Citizenship on an individual level. Within this supervised online course with 10% of synchronous online teaching and 90% of asynchronous self-paced learning on an online platform with open weekly coaching (on demand), you will have the opportunity to explore approaches to globalization and citizenship and engage with the Sustainable Development Goals. Furthermore, you’ll examine the concept of Cultural Intelligence and reflect on how to act in a culturally diverse context.
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For more information:
Go to the Course webpage
Download the full course description – Course_sheet_Global_Citizenship_WS2425
