Course: Business English 2

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Course title Business English 2
Course code KMA/BE2
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Vaňková Lucie, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: Presentations Meetings Jobs Business travel Negotiation

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Attendace - 24 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 24 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The objective of KMA/BE2 is to develop the language skills of business English and to acquire useful skills for working in international companies. The course focuses on building vocabulary, developing reading and listening with understanding and promoting speaking skills, all within the selected topics. The topics enable the students to get a real insight into the problems, to discuss them, to consider their solutions, and to improve argumentation skills and team work.
Acquisition of specialised terminology in business on the B1+, B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference.
Prerequisites
Students must have a minimum language level in English of level B1+ of the Common European Framework for Languages.

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Analysis of linguistic

To complete the course, the student is required to attend classes, 2 absences are allowed, actively participate in classes, complete homework assignments, complete the credit test with a minimum of 70%, and pass the oral exam. The final grade is based on the result of the credit test, active participation during the semester, and the result of the oral examination.
Recommended literature
  • Powell, M. Allison, J. (2014). InCompany 3.0 Upper Intermediate. London.


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