Objectives and competences
• revision and upgrade of general English grammar so students are able to actively communicate in the English language (grammar is part of the tourism related topics),
• introducing some more specific, yet very typical and frequently used features of the language in various areas of tourism, in in the masters programme the topics are broadened to the more general and larger field of business English and tourism,
• Introduce characteristics of tourism discourse,
• Analyse most common mistakes of Slovene and Slavic speakers of English,
• Present cros-cultural dimensions of tourism communication
Competencies gained by the students:
• Upgrading of communication skills in business English,
• Upgrading of communication skills regarding intercultural communication,
• More confident communication in English,
• Broadening the knowledge of specific business terminology (speaking, writing, reading, listening),
• expanding the knowledge on translating different professional texts
Content (Syllabus outline)
Topics:
• vocabulary of various areas of tourism (sustainable, green, responsible tourism, sporting tourism, cultural tourism, literary tourism, digital tourism etc.);
• successful presentation (the field of tourism) in front of the audience (steps of a good presentation: preparation, phrases, body language etc.);
• specifics of oral and written communication in English:
• tourism discourse and its characteristics,
• politeness in communication;
• intercultural communication,
• typical mistakes of Slovene and Slavic speakers of English,
• Slovene culture in English (Slovene habits and traditions in English, Slovene dishes and wines in English etc);
• cultures across the world and cultural differences;
• new media and new technologies
Grammar:
• Upper Intermediate and advanced English Grammar;
• Common mistakes of Slovene speakers of English.
Learning and teaching methods
• Lectures,
• Exercises of mixed types,
• Practial language work in pairs and groups,
• Audio-visual presentations,
• Students’ presentations,
• Storytelling,
• Writing texts,
• Reading texts,
• Listening to various conversations, discussions, audio clips etc.
• Discussions,
• Individual work,
• Phonetics practice,
• Correction of mistakes in texts,
• Writing tests of different levels (also online tests),
• Translation
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and Understanding:
• Ability to express orally and in writing about the topics covered in this semester,
• Master several situations in professional life in English (writing, speaking, reading and listening skills).
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
• understanding of discussed, professionally relevant topics;
• discussing basic theoretical and practical problems of tourism;
• understanding the concepts of tourism;
• the usage of newly acquired language skills (students may apply the models of oral and written communication to practice in tourism).
Readings
Temeljna literatura / Essential reading materials:
Potočnik Topler, Jasna: Gradivo v spletni učilnici Moodle (Materials in the Moodle)
Potočnik Topler, Jasna (2018): Authenticity in promotional tourism discourse. Studia turistica. ISSN 1804-252X. - Vol. 9, no. 2 (2018), str. 49-53, http://www.vspj.cz/vyzkum-a-projekty/casopisy-vspj/studia-turistica-Potočnik Topler, Jasna (2015): A Handbook to Oral Presentations in English. Maribor: Obzorja.
Mole, J. (2003). Mind your manners: managing business cultures in the new global Europe. London: Nicholas Brealey.
Swan, Walter. The Good Grammar Book with Answers. Oxford. (ali katera druga podobna knjiga na ustreznem nivoju/ or any other grammar book for upper intermediate and advanced students).
Thurlow, Crispin, Jaworski, Adam (2010): Tourism discourse : language and global mobility, New York : Palgrave Macmillan.
Oxford Dictionary of Business English, Oxford University Press ALI/OR Longman Business English Dictionary, Pearson Longman.
Angleško-slovenski in slovensko-angleški poslovni slovar, DZS.
Priporočena dodatna literatura/Recommended additional literature:
Barbara Damiš (2016) Slovensko-angleški glosar izdelkov domačih in umetnostnih obrti na Slovenskem : diplomsko delo, Ljubljana, FF
Mikolič, Vesna (2017): Stereotyping in tourism discourse : intercultural communication and nation branding, Innovative perspectives on tourism discourse. - Str. 155-167, https://www.igi-global.com/chapter/stereotyping-in-tourism-discourse/187589
Mikolič, Vesna (2013): The intercultural dimension of tourism discourse, Language, culture & tourism : reflections on Europeanization and identity in post-socialist countries. - Str. 85-102
»Seznam dodatnih študijskih materialov in revij bo razdeljen študentom ob začetku predavanj.
A list of additional study materials (published texts, journals, etc.) will be distributed when the module begins.«
Additional information on implementation and assessment Method (written or oral exam, coursework, project):
Written examination. 30%
Oral examination. 20%
Active work in seminars: assignments and presentations & Oral presentation. 50%
Possibility to pass a colloquium exam.
