Business English
Component code / course code: BBW17_BEN
Semester: winter / summer
ECTS credits: 3
Lecture hours per week (SWS): 4
Lecturer: Mrs. Linda Fish
Course Language: English
Prerequisites: High School English Level
Objectives (Learning Outcome): Students should be able to use the English language in a professional and international context, acquire a good knowledge of business and economic terminology, deal with selected business tasks in English and be able to discuss technical texts in English. Students should be enabled to use English effectively and efficiently in a professional context and to express themselves clearly, fluently and in a structured manner even on complex issues. The aim is to train the four basic language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) in business-related contexts. The focus is on understanding and applying business texts / selected excerpts from the business press and business textbooks in English.
Lecture topics (content):
- Development of course-related vocabulary
- Preparation of business descriptions
- Understanding and describing business processes and systems
- Reading and interpreting business and annual reports
- Understanding and writing selected business correspondence
- Oral presentation on business topics
- Conducting a telephone call/video conference in English
- Participating in meetings/video conferences in English
- Priority topics include communication, international marketing, finance, customer service, management styles and practices, and business process relationships.
Teaching format (e.g. online/in person lecture/Seminar/Lab etc.): Seminar-based teaching, exercises, group work, business game, task-based learning
Examination type: Oral Exam
