Course detail
Business English
FEKT-MPA-JA4Acad. year: 2021/2022
The course focuses on characteristic features of professional business communication. Students will be introduced to the LSP language in common economic and business contexts.
The course develops students´general and business vocabulary as well as grammatical structures typical for technical language. The stress is put not only on the development of communication skills, but also on the ability to use the acquired knowledge actively.
The course focuses on characteristic features of professional business communication. Students will be introduced to the LSP language in common economic and business contexts.
The course develops students´general and business vocabulary as well as grammatical structures typical for technical language. The stress is put not only on the development of communication skills, but also on the ability to use the acquired knowledge actively.
The course focuses on characteristic features of professional business communication. Students will be introduced to the LSP language in common economic and business contexts.
The course develops students´general and business vocabulary as well as grammatical structures typical for technical language. The stress is put not only on the development of communication skills, but also on the ability to use the acquired knowledge actively.
The course focuses on characteristic features of professional business communication. Students will be introduced to the LSP language in common economic and business contexts.
The course develops students´general and business vocabulary as well as grammatical structures typical for technical language. The stress is put not only on the development of communication skills, but also on the ability to use the acquired knowledge actively.
Language of instruction
Number of ECTS credits
Mode of study
Guarantor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Prerequisites
Students are able to:
- use the grammatical structures according to the requirements of the given level,
- apply the knowledge of both formal and informal style in written communication,
- use the language means for the description of places and people,
- list and describe a number of free time activities and sport disciplines and discuss them in different social contexts,
- characterize different jobs and professions,
- communicate in the situations connected with travelling,
- disccuss the problems of tourism,
- express their opinion on media, especially the Internet and other electronic media,
- describe essential features of the scientific and technological development and its influence on lifestyle,
- give an account of different environmental problems and explain them in different contexts.
Co-requisites
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
2. An examination - the examination consists of two parts - listening and reading. Students may achieve 30 points for each part maximum. Final assessment reflects also the points achieved in the tests. Maximum number of points is 100.
The credit test and examination are based on the subject matter discussed during the semester and on the basic literature.
75% active participation in seminars and continuous work on given assignments are required.1. A credit test - students have to pass a credit test from the taught topics. Maximum number of points for the test is 40, minimum 24.
2. An examination - the examination consists of two parts - listening and reading. Students may achieve 30 points for each part maximum. Final assessment reflects also the points achieved in the tests. Maximum number of points is 100.
The credit test and examination are based on the subject matter discussed during the semester and on the basic literature.
75% active participation in seminars and continuous work on given assignments are required.
Course curriculum
1. Alliances - Review of tenses. Acquisitions, mergers. Building relationships.
2. Projects - Articles. Synonyms. Setting goals. Respecting deadlines.
3. Teamworking - Modal forms. Multi-part verbs. Collocations.Teambuilding. Exchanging information.
4. Information - Question forms. Synonyms. Questioning techniques. Asking appropriate questions.
5. Technology - Relative clauses. Compound nouns. Briefing.
6. Advertising - Gerunds and infinitives. Collocations. Storytelling.
7. Law - The passive. Synonyms. Collocations. Negotiating.
8. Brands - Adjectives and adverbs. Synonyms. Dealing with people at work. Interpersonal relationships.
Work placements
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
The course takes over 13 weeks in the form of language exercises. 75% active participation in seminars is required. Absence must be properly apologized. If the absence exceeds 75%, it must be compensated by students for missed hours.
Recommended optional programme components
Prerequisites and corequisites
Basic literature
Recommended reading
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Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MPAJ-TEC Master's 0 year of study, summer semester, elective
Type of course unit
Lecture
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
2. Projects - Articles. Synonyms. Setting goals. Respecting deadlines.
3. Teamworking - Modal forms. Multi-part verbs. Collocations.Teambuilding. Exchanging information.
4. Information - Question forms. Synonyms. Questioning techniques. Asking appropriate questions.
5. Technology - Relative clauses. Compound nouns. Briefing.
6. Advertising - Gerunds and infinitives. Collocations. Storytelling.
7. Law - The passive. Synonyms. Collocations. Negotiating.
8. Brands - Adjectives and adverbs. Synonyms. Dealing with people at work. Interpersonal relationships.
Elearning