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Introduction to Business English (KM1001), 3 op
Basic information
| Course name: | Introduction to Business English Introduction to Business English |
| Course Winha code: | KM1001 |
| Kurre acronym: | |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Type and level of course: | Basic studies |
| Year of study, semester or study period: | 1.year |
| Implementation: | Spring semester, Autumn semester, 1.period, 2.period, 3.period, 4.period |
| Semester: | 0708 |
| Language of tuition: | English |
| Teacher: | |
| Final assessment: | Grading scale (0-5) |
Descriptions
Prerequisites
Course contents (core content level)
The students will master the use of different types of business English. They will familiarize themselves with the creation of business operations through a customer need into a business idea, the different types of companies, the description of organizations and structual changes, the basics of company finace.
The students will familiarize themselves with oral and written business communication: the different stages and factors of a sales contract in international trade. They will also learn to use the correct style in business communication and also the correct use of new media.
Course contents (additional)
The students will master the use of different styles (neutral, formal and infornal) in oral and written business communication.
Core content level learning outcomes (knowledge and understanding)
The students will be able to use business English when they describe business operations. The students will also master the correct use and style in oral and written business communication.
Core content level learning outcomes (skills)
The students will be able to write the following documents: inquiries and replies, request of quotations and quotations, orders.
Recommended reading
Hannukainen et al: Big Deal - The Language of International Business . Edita 2002.
English newspaper articles, international web sites, Business New in English (BBC).
Teaching and learning strategies
Contact teaching 42 lessons: discussion, groupwork, pairwork, individual work, translation exercises, puzzles.
Individual work and home assignments, text comprehension, application of the content
Teaching methods and student workload
Contact teaching
Exam
Learning tasks / Assignments
Assessment weighting and grading
Active use of the language in class , SWOT, two cases 20%, written assignment 20%, two exams 60%
Related competences of the degree programme
International and intercultural skills
Communication and social competence
Communication and interpersonal skills
Application of business skills