Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Get the basic grasp of terminology used in various fields of economics and business, which is related too other subjects studied in the first year.
2. Are familiarised with expressions and phrases used in presentations in a foreign language.
3. Learn to write, think and express themselves accurately in a foreign language in the field of economics and business.
4. Are familiarised with the importance of networking and career building.
5. Gain the ability to understand other cultures and business practices in English speaking countries and within the EU.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Various economics and business topics are studied in order to achieve language confidence in different situations, i.e. company presentations, product presentations, describing price charts, trends, business trips, management styles and corporate culture.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Get the basic grasp of terminology used in various fields of economics and business, which is related to other subjects studied in the first year.
2. Learn to write, analyse, and understand basic English texts.
3. Are able to recognize other ethical issues in relation to personal beliefs and values.
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Can analyse basic English text according to given instructions.
2. Students develop greater independence of thought and the ability to solve problems.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Use ICT.
2. Develop skills for team work.
3. Develop professional ethics.
4. Develop learning techniques and strategies for individual study, permanent reflection and evaluation.
5. Develop interest for lifelong learning.
Practical skills:
1. Get practical experience in the use of English within various business situations.
Readings
Obvezna študijska literature (Compulsory textbooks):
Powell M. (2014). In company 3.0. Intermediate Student’s Book Pack. London: Macmillian.
Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.Mascull, B. (2010). Business Vocabulary in Use Intermediate, Second edition, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Dodatna študijska literature (Additonal textbooks):
Duckworth, M. (2004). Business Grammar and Practice. Oxford: Oxford University Press;
Šega, L.: Veliki moderni poslovni slovar – angleško-slovenski (CZ, 1997).
Murphy, R.: English Grammar in Use (CUP).
Hewings, M.: Advanced Grammar in Use (CUP).
Swan, Michael: Practical English Usage. OUP, 1995 (ali novejša izdaja).
Hashemi, L, Murphy, R: English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises. CUP, 1995.
Longman Business English Dictionary in ostali slovarji, ki so na voljo v fakultetni knjižnici oziroma čitalnici; Language Activator. Longman, 1994. Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture. Longman, 1992.
Študenti naj redno berejo časopise v angleškem jeziku kot so The Time, The Newsweek, The Financial Times, The Economist, The Guardian Weekly in drugo gradivo, ki je na voljo v fakultetni knjižnici in čitalnici. Priporočeno je tudi redno spremljanje tekočih političnih in gospodarskih dogodkov na angleških in ameriških TV mrežah (BBC, CNN, NBC, SKY).
Strutt, P.: Longman Business English Usage. Longman, 1993.
Turton, N.D., Heaton, J.B.: Longman Dictionary of Common Errors. Longman, 1997.
McCarthy, M., O'Dell, F.: English Vocabulary in Use. CUP, 1994.
spletni slovarji dosegljivi na:
Spletna enciklopedija dosegljiva na:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/
