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Business English & Presentation Technique (M&R-B-1-B_3-BEP-ILV)
Department
- Bachelor's program Management & Law
Course unit code
- M&R-B-1-B_3-BEP-ILV
Level of course unit
- Bachelor
Year of study
- Fall 2024
Semester when the course unit is delivered
- 1
Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4.0
Name of lecturer(s)
- Galvin Brian
- Mag. Dr. Schrott Sabine
Learning outcomes of the course unit
- Students will be able to conduct business negotiations through efficient business vocabulary and also to give professional presentations in English. Students will
improve their language knowledge and skills to B2 level while laying the at the same time the foundation for reaching the C1 level.
Mode of delivery
- face-to-face
Recommended optional program components
- none
Course contents
- Through regular instructor/student and peer-to-peer discussions on current economic topics, business-specific vocabulary is developed and applied. Additional case studies are used to practice presentations and and negotiations are practiced, while knowledge is acquired to prepare for language requirements and presentations in the workplace.
Recommended or required reading
- Books:
Murphy, R. (2019). English Grammar in Use (5th ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Waite, M. (2013). Oxford Paperback Thesaurus (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.
Journals:
Business Spotlight
Newsweek
The Economist
Time Magazine
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
- The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.
Language of instruction
- English
Work placement(s)
- none