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Course Catalog 2010-2011
KIE-3366 Advanced English for Business, 3 cr |
Person responsible
Alan Thompson
Lessons
Study type | P1 | P2 | P3 | P4 | Summer | Implementations | Lecture times and places |
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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 |
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Correspondence of content
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Additional information
CEF LEVEL: C1
Suitable for postgraduate studies
More precise information per implementation
Implementation | Description | Methods of instruction | Implementation |
GROUP 2 Tuesdays and Thursdays 16 - 18 | |||
Group 3. 14:00-16:00 TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS | |||
Group 4. 16:00-18:00 TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS |