Course Catalog 2009-2010
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Course Catalog 2009-2010

KIE-3366 Advanced English for Business, 3 cr

Person responsible

Alan Thompson

Implementations

  Lecture times and places Target group recommended to
Implementation 1


Per 1, 2 :
Tuesday 14 - 16, K2117A
Wednesday 14 - 16, K2117A

 
 
Implementation 2


Per 1, 2 :
Tuesday 16 - 18, K2117A
Wednesday 16 - 18, K2117A

 
 
Implementation 3


Per 4, 5 :
Tuesday 14 - 16, K2117A
Thursday 14 - 16, K2117A

 
 
Implementation 4


Per 4, 5
(23.02.2010 - 22.05.2010) :
Tuesday 16 - 18, K2117A
Thursday 16 - 18, K2117A

 
 


Principles and baselines related to teaching and learning

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Learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student will have achieved the following knowledge and skills: ¿Extended awareness of key issues in the world of business ¿Developed the language skills needed to interact in a range of business settings ¿Gained confidence and experience in describing business enterprises

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Specialist business English, vocabulary and terminology relevant to the following fields and themes: Management, Company Structures, Financial Institutions, Marketing, Trade and Commerce, Meetings, Company Profile.  Examination of topical business texts from The Economist and BBC World Business Report video recordings.   Meeting skills based on Sunday Times video course "Effective Meetings".  
2. Grammar of problem areas: article usage and phrasal verbs, prepositions.   Remedial grammar study, as and when necessary.    
3. Reading and listening comprehension to obtain and analyse information on topical business issues.   Update students¿ business awareness and knowledge through the use of authentic materials    
4. Language behaviour: How to use appropriate language strategies in specific business and social situations   A video-based introduction to cross-cultural communication.    
5. 15-20 minute student presentation of a business organization.   Examination of the language of oral presentations. Pronunciation practice - emphasis on articulation and syllable stress.  One-to-one presentation feedback.  


Evaluation criteria for the course

Continuous assessment, successful completion of final exam and oral presentation

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Edition, availability, ... Examination material Language
Summary of lectures   English for Business   Instructor            English  


Prerequisites

Course Mandatory/Advisable Description
KIE-3200 English for Engineers Mandatory    

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Correspondence of content

Course Corresponds course  Description 
KIE-3366 Advanced English for Business, 3 cr 9701500 English for Business, 2 cu  

Additional information

CEF LEVEL: C1

More precise information per implementation

  Description Methods of instruction Implementation
Implementation 1 Ryhmä 1: luennot ti 14-16, ke 14-16   Lectures
Excercises
   
Contact teaching: 0 %
Distance learning: 0 %
Self-directed learning: 0 %  
Implementation 2 Ryhmä 2: luennot ti 16-18, ke 16-18   Lectures
Excercises
   
Contact teaching: 0 %
Distance learning: 0 %
Self-directed learning: 0 %  
Implementation 3 Ryhmä 3: luennot ti 14-16, to 14-16       Contact teaching: 0 %
Distance learning: 0 %
Self-directed learning: 0 %  
Implementation 4 Ryhmä 4: luennot ti 16-18, to 16-18       Contact teaching: 0 %
Distance learning: 0 %
Self-directed learning: 0 %  


Last modified02.12.2009
ModifierAlan Thompson