Course: Business English 1

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Course title Business English 1
Course code UMJL/E3OJ1
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Dujka Petr, Mgr.
  • Kopeček Oldřich, Mgr.
  • Nováková Marika, Mgr. MBA
Course content
Contents: Terminilogy - key terms and concepts from the area of economics. Soft skills: Cross-cultural experience and experiences Reporting back on research Introducing yourself to a group Working in multinational teams Managing the discussion. Sharing Ideas Getting your point across Working practices Formal presentation Teleconferencing Handling a crisis Company dynamics Terms and key concepts: Economy, Introduction to economics, basic terms Different sectors of the economy Market and market mechanism. Competition Key Macroeconomic Indicators Monetary Policy. Fiscal Policy Industrial Revolutions, The Influence of Modern Technologies on the World Economy and Business

Learning activities and teaching methods
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises, Individual work of students
  • Home preparation for classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 36 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
B2 CEFR Level of English
B2 CEFR Level of English
Skills
minimální úroveň angličtiny CEFR B2 v mluvení, čtení, poslechu a psaní
minimální úroveň angličtiny CEFR B2 v mluvení, čtení, poslechu a psaní
learning outcomes
Knowledge
name basic business terminology in the English language in the area of economics
name basic business terminology in the English language in the area of economics
recognize basic business English terminology in texts, recordings or speeches
recognize basic business English terminology in texts, recordings or speeches
explain basic business English terminology and concepts
explain basic business English terminology and concepts
explain correct use of English grammar, business terms, phrases, especially in the context of managerial work
explain correct use of English grammar, business terms, phrases, especially in the context of managerial work
describe business processes common within the scope of managerial work
describe business processes common within the scope of managerial work
Skills
communicate effectively about the topics covered in a team or as an idividual
communicate effectively about the topics covered in a team or as an idividual
speak in a structured manner and express ideas in the English language
speak in a structured manner and express ideas in the English language
communicate on a C1 level (both in written and in spoken form)
communicate on a C1 level (both in written and in spoken form)
practically and correctly use basic business English terminology, concepts covered, English grammar, phrases
practically and correctly use basic business English terminology, concepts covered, English grammar, phrases
correctly pronounce key vocabulary relevant to the level of study, as well as vocabulary covered in the course
correctly pronounce key vocabulary relevant to the level of study, as well as vocabulary covered in the course
apply the knowledge and experience gained from the professional
apply the knowledge and experience gained from the professional
teaching methods
Knowledge
Individual work of students
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Individual work of students
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Skills
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Teamwork
Teamwork
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
Dealing with situational issues - learning in situations
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written examination
Written examination
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Oral examination
Oral examination
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • Baade, K. Holloway, Ch. Scrivener, J. and Turner, R. Business Result Advanced Student's Book. Oxford, 2009. ISBN 978-0-19-476818-4.
  • Kaftan, M. New English in economics 1. Praha: Karolinum, 2010.
  • MACKENZIE, I. English for Business Studies. A course for Business Studies and Economics students. Cambridge: CUP.


Study plans that include the course
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