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Lecturer(s)
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Schaefer Justin Calvin, Ing.
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Course content
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Seminars: 1. Introduction to the Course 2. First Impressions 3. Motivation and Small Talk 4. Customer Service - Dealing with Customers 5. Negotiation 6. Meetings; Making Decisions 7. Cultural Know-How and Etiquette 8. Managing Projects 9. Reports 10. Job Interviews and Staff Appraisals 11. Change 12. New Ideas and Innovation
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming)
- Preparation for classes
- 28 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 28 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 24 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the subject is to provide a working understanding of the English terminology, grammar and vocabulary required in order to communicate and manage successfully in a business environment and to increase students' fluency and confidence. Students will also develop business skills in areas such as writing reports, making suggestions and giving presentations. During every lesson we will work on English business vocabulary acquisition and aspects of grammar used in different business situations. The course will involve discussions, role-playing exercises and video and listening activities.
Students are able to communicate, present and formulate their thoughts and ideas correctly in English; they understand well both spoken and written English and they master the vocabulary of business, trade and banking at level B1+.
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Prerequisites
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The language competence at level B1.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Test
1) Attendance is mandatory. 2) Achieve at least an 80% average on all activities here on the Elearning website. You can do them as often as necessary. 3) Achieve at least 60% on the final exam.
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Recommended literature
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Murphy, R.:. English Grammar In Use. Cambridge University Press 2004.
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WILLIAMS, A., PILE, L. Pass Cambridge BEC - Vantage. Cambridge University Press, 2007.
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