Business English1

Lehrinhalte

  • Revision and application of advanced grammar skills on level C1/C2 (tenses, emphasis, articles, relative clauses and non-finite clauses, verbs + prepositions, prepositions, linking words and phrases, punctuation and spelling)
  • Selected chapters from the Advanced Market Leader book linked to the contents of the degree programme (Training, Marketing, Employment Trends, Ethics)
  • (group) presentations whose contents are based on/linked to the contents of the semester and degree programme
  • Industry-relevant texts, articles and listening comprehensions
  • Industry-relevant group discussions, case studies and role plays
  • Reflection on discussed contents, also as the basis for Business English 2

Art der Vermittlung

Präsenzveranstaltung

Art der Veranstaltung

Pflichtfach

Empfohlene Fachliteratur

Dubicka, I. & O’Keeffe, M. (2018). Advanced Market Leader. Business English course book. Pearson.
Vince, M. (2014). Language Practice for Advanced. English Grammar and vocabulary. 4th edition with key. Macmillan.

Lern- und Lehrmethode

Grammar and vocabulary exercises, group work, discussions, reflective exercises, listening comprehensions, reading assignments, role plays, negotiations, feedback

Prüfungsmethode

50 % final written exam (20 % grammar, 20 % vocabulary, 10 % writing), 20 % group presentation (content, presentation, slides, language, transitions, etc.), 10 % active participation in the (virtual) classroom, 20 % 2 written home assignments (content, use of formal language, vocabulary, grammar, etc.)

Voraussetzungen laut Lehrplan

None

Schnellinfos

Studiengang

People & Culture Management (Bachelor)

Akademischer Grad

Bachelor

ECTS Credits

3.00

Unterrichtssprache

Englisch

Studienplan

Berufsbegleitend

Studienjahr, in dem die Lerneinheit angeboten wird

2024

Semester in dem die Lehrveranstaltung angeboten wird

1 WS

Incoming

Nein

Lernergebnisse der Lehrveranstaltung

After successful completion of this course, students are able to

  • actively apply their advanced grammar skills,
  • actively apply their formal writing and speaking skills in written assignments, presentations, group discussions, etc,
  • differentiate between formal and informal language settings,
  • read industry-relevant texts, articles, etc., answer questions and critically reflect on contents,
  • participate in group discussions, role plays, etc. by using formal and diplomatic language,
  • reflect on their own mistakes and apply lessons learned in the future.

Kennzahl der Lehrveranstaltung

1582-24-01-BB-DE-08