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

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