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Lecturer(s)
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Bochníčková Ivana, Mgr. PhD.
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Course content
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Students will be introduced to the basic terms of business English - via theoretical lectures and practical exercises. Lectures, seminars and exercises - oral and written, will help a student understand and remember well. The emphasis is put on improving the oral and written communication skills of every student to prepare them for their future endeavours.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Collaborative instruction, Discussion, Multimedia supported teaching, Skills demonstration, Individual study, Lecture
- Contact hours
- 39 hours per semester
- Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
- 24 hours per semester
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 15 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| use general English at least at the intermediate level |
| apply the basic concepts of business English |
| demonstrate the knowledge of English at B2 level according to CEFR |
| express oneself in vocabulary at B2 level according to CEFR |
| distinguish betwen informal and formal form of written English |
| Skills |
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| competently use basic business terminology |
| on the basis of listening to summarize a specialized text |
| adequately formulate the main ideas of authentic specialized text from the economic field |
| on the basic level to explain own standpoint on the issue in question |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| Be able to use the language to communicate in a social setting is required. The course is unsuitable for elementary English language learners. |
| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| identify the features of Business English |
| apply language skills to communicate easily in professional and social settings of the business world |
| connect with business expressions in focused, coherent communication |
| demonstrate ability to place business within cultural, interpersonal contexts |
| describe the features of business English |
| Skills |
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| communicate more professionally when required to write or speak |
| formulate useful questions and cogent arguments about business English topic |
| Lead, and cooperate in multi-cultural teams effectively |
| explain basic economic issues in basic terminology, such as company economics and management, human resources, etc. |
| adequately formulate suitable questions concerning a specific business English topic |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Lecture with visual aids |
| Skills demonstration |
| Individual study |
| Interactive lecture |
| Skills |
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| Lecture with visual aids |
| Interactive lecture |
| Task-based study method |
| Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
| Competences |
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| Skills demonstration |
| Lecture supplemented with a discussion |
| Interactive lecture |
| Task-based study method |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Test |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
| Continuous assessment |
| Skills |
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| Test |
| Skills demonstration during practicum |
| Group presentation at a seminar |
| Individual presentation at a seminar |
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Recommended literature
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Allison, John; Emmerson, Paul. The business 2.0 : B1+ intermediate : student's book. Oxford : Macmillan, 2013. ISBN 978-0-230-43788-3.
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Cotton, D., Falvey, D., and Kent, S. Market Leader New Edition (Intermediate Business English Course Book). Spain, 2005. ISBN 1405813369.
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Mascull, B. Business Vocabulary in Use (intermediate). Cambridge, 2005. ISBN 0521775299.
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