English for Special Purposes: Module 2 - Business Language 2 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: English for Special Purposes: Module 2 - Business Language 2
Module code: W1FA-JB-S1-JB2-2
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the module is to acquaint the students with macroeconomic issues and, at the same time, to broaden their knowledge of adequate specialist terminology. Additionally, the module aims to make the students aware of the need to constantly broaden the knowledge of theoretical issues and specialist terminology, and to stay current with economic news in their country and in the world, obtained from different sources.
Prerequisites:
The completion of the module Specialized Languages: Module 1 – Business language 1
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
is aware of the necessity to follow the current economic situation in their own country and in the world by means of different media to constantly increase their linguistic competence and the knowledge of macroeconomic issues. [JB-S1-JB-2_K1]
 FA1_K01 [1/5]
works both individually and in a group [JB-S1-JB-2_K2]
 FA1_K04 [2/5]
exhibits good mastery of specialist vocabulary concerning the discussed issues and uses a variety of sources in search of theoretical and linguistic information. [JB-S1-JB-2_U1]
 FA1_U02 [1/5] FA1_U08 [2/5]
analyses and describes the similarities and differences between economic systems of different countries and accurately interprets macroeconomic data. [JB-S1-JB-2_U2]
 FA1_U01 [2/5] FA1_U04 [1/5]
has a systematic and elementary knowledge of the basics of macroeconomy, and discusses the selected macroeconomic issues, e.g. monetary policy, budget and fiscal policy, taxes, banking and finance, selected foreign trade issues, etc. [JB-S1-JB-2_W1]
 FA1_W02 [1/5] FA1_W13 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests (written and/or oral) [JB-S1-JB-2_w_1]
Written or oral test or tests assessing the students’ knowledge of the issues discussed in class and/or the skills they have acquired. They may include various types of tests, written assignments, oral presentations, project work, etc.
 JB-S1-JB-2_K1 JB-S1-JB-2_K2 JB-S1-JB-2_U1 JB-S1-JB-2_U2 JB-S1-JB-2_W1
Examination [JB-S1-JB-2_w_2]
Written or oral examination evaluating the students’ knowledge of the issues specified in the syllabus and/or the skills they have acquired. Its format is described in the syllabus.
 JB-S1-JB-2_K1 JB-S1-JB-2_K2 JB-S1-JB-2_U1 JB-S1-JB-2_U2 JB-S1-JB-2_W1
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [JB-S1-JB-2_fs_1]
Practical classes using expository, practical and problem-solving teaching methods. Interactive tasks, combined with discussion and workshop techniques, with considerable involvement on the part of the student, and with either written or oral feedback. The classes involve active training and the use of modern information and multimedia technologies. They also involve tasks that develop the students’ competence in group work and teamwork.
 30
Work with the obligatory literature, dictionaries, exercises, complementary literature, and Internet sources. Acquirement and reinforcement of the knowledge and skills learnt during the classes. Preparation of oral and written forms (e.g. a project or a presentation).
 60 Test or tests (written and/or oral) [JB-S1-JB-2_w_1] Examination [JB-S1-JB-2_w_2]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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