![]() | Guía Docente 2024-25 ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS I |
BASIC DETAILS:
Subject: | ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS I | ||
Id.: | 30400 | ||
Programme: | GRADUADO EN ADMINISTRACIÓN Y DIRECCIÓN DE EMPRESAS (BOE 26/11/2010) | ||
Module: | MÓDULO TRANSVERSAL | ||
Subject type: | MATERIA BASICA | ||
Year: | 1 | Teaching period: | Segundo Cuatrimestre |
Credits: | 6 | Total hours: | 150 |
Classroom activities: | 68 | Individual study: | 82 |
Main teaching language: | Inglés | Secondary teaching language: | Castellano |
Lecturer: | Email: |
PRESENTATION:
English for Business I is a transversal subject in the Business Administration degree programme, therefore, the topics covered will be directly related to other subjects you are studying in the degree programme. The topics of the course focus on four key areas in Business Administration: Business Organisation; Marketing; Management and Human Resources and Economics. You will study these topics through an interactive and communicative approach.
The objective of this course is to develop confidence and fluency using English in business related contexts with a clear focus on the four main study skills: reading and listening comprehension of business related texts, writing practice with business related topics and oral communication within business settings.
Class participation is essential and you are expected to participate actively in class in order to improve your oral communication skills, listening comprehension, reading and writing skills. Classes will be interactive and consist of projects centered around the four key topics with a specific focus on learning how to use the specific English skills you will need for other subjects taught through English and for your future profession. You will be required to carry out group projects and present findings to the class in the same way you would be required to do when working in a real business environment. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to expand your business English vocabulary considerably.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES ACQUIRED IN THE SUBJECT:
General programme competences | G01 | Ability to analyse and summarise information from several sources. |
G02 | Creative and efficient resolution of problems that arise in day-to-day, in order to ensure the highest levels of quality of professional work. | |
G03 | Ability to organise and plan the work in the context of continuous improvement | |
G04 | Use of information and communication technologies | |
G05 | Ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, integrating and participating in scientific and professional teamwork, contributing ideas and respecting and valuing the diversity of views of other team members. | |
G06 | Ability to incorporate ethical principles into the professional culture, giving priority to ethical commitment to customers and society. | |
G07 | Ability to work in an international context and innovate and adopt new approaches used in other national contexts. | |
G09 | Oral and written communication in English in academic and professional contexts. | |
G10 | Ability to apply the acquired knowledge, adapting it to the needs and special features of each situation and person. | |
G11 | Ability to come up with new ideas (creativity). | |
G13 | Ability to develop learning strategies throughout life to be able to acquire new knowledge, by developing their own academic and professional path. | |
G14 | Oral and written communication in native language and in English, according to the needs of their field of study and the demands of their academic and professional environment. | |
G15 | Ability to establish and meet the most appropriate quality criteria and apply methodologies and work strategies geared towards continuous improvement. | |
G16 | Ability to assimilate concepts of a social and humanistic nature into a comprehensive university education to enable the development of ethical values such as solidarity, multiculturalism, equality, commitment, respect, diversity, integrity, etc. | |
Specific programme competences | E01 | Understand the specific aspects of the operation, management and control of the different functional areas of the company. |
E02 | Know and understand the local, national and international socio-economic context in which the companies operate and be able to interpret its impact on them. | |
E03 | Ability to apply the acquired knowledge of the functional areas of the company and the socio-economic environment. | |
E04 | Ability to identify related variables and understand their impact on business organisations. | |
E09 | Appreciate how the domestic and international financial markets operate. | |
E13 | Know the decision making processes in terms of policy and business strategy. | |
E14 | Understand the principles of business ethics and be able to design scenarios in which these principles can be put into business practice. | |
E15 | Propose, plan and lead business innovation projects that ensure the competitiveness of the company. | |
Learning outcomes | R1 | Communicate effectively in English in a business environment |
R2 | Use a larger variety of business vocabulary and expressions | |
R3 | Feel more comfortable speaking, reading and writing in English | |
R4 | Analyze and debate current business topics using the English language |
PRE-REQUISITES:
Students enrolling on this course should preferably have a B1 level in English. Those students with a lower level should try their best to reach the required level by enrolling in courses provided by ILM, other centres or their own private study. Please consult your lecturer in tutorial sessions regarding what you can do to improve your language skills.
SUBJECT PROGRAMME:
Observations:
Subject planning could be modified due unforeseen circumstances (group performance, availability of resources, changes to academic calendar etc.) and should not, therefore, be considered to be definitive.
Subject contents:
1 - People |
1.1 - People at work |
1.2 - CV and cover letter |
2 - Company law |
2.1 - Setting up a business |
2.2 - Product development |
3 - How to do an oral presentation |
3.1 - Taking part in a conference |
3.2 - Reading charts, graphs and diagrams |
4 - Contracts |
4.1 - Buying and selling goods and services |
4.2 - Contract law |
5 - Marketing |
5.1 - Introduction to marketing |
5.2 - Brands |
5.3 - Online marketing |
5.4 - Viral advertising |
5.5 - Marketing strategies |
5.6 - Advertising campaigns |
Subject planning could be modified due unforeseen circumstances (group performance, availability of resources, changes to academic calendar etc.) and should not, therefore, be considered to be definitive.
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Teaching and learning methodologies and activities applied:
Teaching and learning methodologies and activities applied:
Classes are conducted exclusively through English. Students are expected to participate in class and in all class-related activities in English. Although this may be difficult for students at the beginning of the course, their linguistic competence will improve rapidly through active participation. Classes are practical and communicative. This approach enables maximum student participation and talking time in class. It also encourages cooperative learning and meaningful interaction between students and the development of professional competences.
Because English class is the only place where you can practice listening and speaking, class attendance is crucial. Since one of the course objectives is to help students to interact in everyday situations in English, actual communication in the classroom will be emphasized. It is extremely important that you come well prepared to class. For the most part, grammar should be studied at home; a small percentage of class time is intended for grammar instruction and practice. In addition, always remember to consult the teacher during office hours (or by appointment) when you are having trouble. The teacher will be happy to help you and will assign you specific exercises.
Academic expectations:
San Jorge University and the Institute of Modern Languages maintain a high standard of academic integrity among its faculty members and students. In becoming part of the San Jorge University academic community, you are responsible for honesty and independent work. Any student who takes part in any act of academic fraud will be seriously taken into account and his/ her grade will be considerably reduced. Dishonesty and/ or plagiarism includes, for example: using another person’s ideas without referencing appropriately; inventing a bibliographical reference or pretending to have consulted one; inventing research results without having done the research, etc. This inappropriate behaviour will be considered especially in relation to texts copied from Internet. ALL work must be your own work, without the help of others.
Assignments:
All assignments must be typed and sent on word documents. Double space your assignments and use Times New Roman size 12 and upload on time. Late or handwritten work will not be accepted. All files must include the student’s full name followed by a hyphen and the title of the task.
Please, don't:
• Use automatic translation devices from Internet or other sources (machine translation is easily identifiable).
• Copy and paste, also known as plagiarism. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will automatically result in failure.
Student work load:
Teaching mode | Teaching methods | Estimated hours |
Classroom activities | ||
Master classes | 9 | |
Other theory activities | 5 | |
Practical exercises | 34 | |
Debates | 5 | |
Films, videos, documentaries etc. | 4 | |
Other practical activities | 6 | |
Assessment activities | 5 | |
Individual study | ||
Tutorials | 1 | |
Individual study | 20 | |
Individual coursework preparation | 45 | |
Group cousework preparation | 11 | |
Compulsory reading | 5 | |
Total hours: | 150 |
ASSESSMENT SCHEME:
Calculation of final mark:
Written tests: | 25 | % |
Final exam: | 35 | % |
Individual coursework (Evaluated Task 1): | 10 | % |
Individual coursework (Evaluated Task 2): | 10 | % |
Oral presentation (Group Work 1): | 10 | % |
Oral presentation (Group Work 2): | 10 | % |
TOTAL | 100 | % |
*Las observaciones específicas sobre el sistema de evaluación serán comunicadas por escrito a los alumnos al inicio de la materia.
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND DOCUMENTATION:
Basic bibliography:
BIRKEN, Jonathan.Business Advantage Intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012. |
COTTON, David, FALVEY, David, KENT, Simon. Market Leader. Intermediate. Essex: Pearson Longman, 2012. |
MOL, Hans, COLLIE Joanne. Business update level 2. Garnet, 2013. |
ROBERTS, Mark. English for Economics in Higher Education. Reading: Garnet Publishing,2012. |
ROGERS, John. Intermediate Market Leader Business English Practice File. Essex: Pearson Longman, 2010. |
Recommended bibliography:
BIRKEN, Jonathan.Business Advantage Intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012. |
EMMERSON, Paul. Business Vocabulary Builder. Macmillan, 2009. |
EMMERSON, Paul. Email English, Macmillan, 2004. |
MASCULL, Bill. Business Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2002. |
O'DRISCOLL, Nina. Market Leader Marketing. Harlow: Pearson Longman, 2010. |
ROBBINS, Sue. Collins Cobuild Business Vocabulary in Practice. Collins Cobuild, 2006. |
ROBERTS, Mark. English for Economics in Higher Education. Reading: Garnet Publishing,2012. |
STRUTT, Peter. Market Leader Essential Business Grammar and Usage. Harlow: Pearson Longman, 2010. |
TRAPPE, Tonya. Intelligent Business. Intermediate. Pearson Longman, 2012. |
Recommended websites:
BBC Business English | http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/general/ |
Business English Pod | https://www.youtube.com/user/bizpod?gl=GB |
Business English Vocabulary | http://www.learn-english-today.com/business-english/A-business-english-contents.html |
Podcasts Business English | http://www.china232.com/business_english/podcasts.php |
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