Course: Business English 3

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Course title Business English 3
Course code UMJL/E5OJ3
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.
Course content
Soft skills: Learning Business Communication Expressing Dissatisfaction E-learning Performance An Impromptu Presentation Using Questions Performance Reviews Resources Corporate Social Responsibility Discussing Options Using Conditionals Dealing with misunderstanding Terminology: Management, Managers Company Culture Hiring, Job Interviews, Rewarding, Compensation, Motivation Personality Evaluation Methods (MBTI, Big Five), IQ, EQ, CQ Project Management Time Management Principles and Strategies Customers, Features, Benefits Consumer Behaviour Argumentation, Fallacies STP Branding Promotion, Advertising Online / Digital Marketing Social Media, Ethical Marketing, CSR

Learning activities and teaching methods
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises, Individual work of students, Students working in pairs
  • Participation in classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 48 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
B2 knowledge of English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is vital.
B2 knowledge of English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is vital.
learning outcomes
name advanced business terminology in the English language in the area of management, marketing and finances
name advanced business terminology in the English language in the area of management, marketing and finances
recognize advanced business English terminology in texts, recordings or speeches
recognize advanced business English terminology in texts, recordings or speeches
explain advanced business English terminology and concepts
explain advanced 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 advanced business English terminology, concepts covered, English grammar, phrases
practically and correctly use advanced 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
teaching methods
Knowledge
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Skills
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Activating (Simulation, games, dramatization)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Teamwork
Teamwork
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
Text analysis
Text analysis
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written examination
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
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.
  • Čapková, Halka a kol. English for Economists. Praha, 2002. ISBN 80-86119-52-1.
  • Emmerson, Paul. Business English Handbook - Advanced. Oxford: Macmillan, 2007. ISBN 978-1-40508605-9.
  • Emmerson, Paul. Management Lessons for learners of English. 2012. ISBN 978-1-908722-03-4.
  • Charles W. Lamb et al. MTG: Principles of Marketing. Cengage Learning, 2018. ISBN 9781337407588.
  • MacKenzie, I. English for Business Studies. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-521-75285-x.
  • Mascull, Bill. Business Vocabulary in Use (Advanced). Cambridge: CUP, 2004. ISBN 978-0521540704.


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