Specialized Languages: Module 2, The Politics and Economies of English-speaking Countries (1) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020

Module name: Specialized Languages: Module 2, The Politics and Economies of English-speaking Countries (1)
Module code: W-FA-JB-S1-PGKA3-1
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020
Semester: winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The main aim of the module is to: - acquaint the students with the basic economic issues of selected English speaking countries; - introduce the major branches of industry of selected English speaking countries (agriculture, services); - demonstrate national differences in political economy; - introduce the students to the major issues of international business (ethics, strategies, import, export, globalization processes); - acquaint the students with economic changes of selected English speaking countries; - improve language proficiency of students - to expand students' vocabulary.
Prerequisites:
English language proficiency - B2
Key reading:
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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]
can work in a group; realizes the need for continuous observing political issues in the world [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_K1]
 FA1_K01 [1/5] FA1_K02 [1/5]
demontrates openness to research; demonstrates scientific curiosity and objectivity without any prejudices and superimposed patterns [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_K2]
 FA1_K01 [1/5] FA1_K03 [1/5]
can search for information of different complexity level; can systematize information by implementing appropriate for English philology interpretation methods [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U1]
 FA1_U01 [1/5]
can use basic knowledge of the fields of English philology in order to analyse and interpret the issues and phenomena which refer to the economy and economic policy of selected English speaking countries [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U2]
 FA1_U03 [2/5]
independently searches, selects and uses information in order to prepare and discuss selected issues of the economy and economic policy of selected English speaking countries [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U3]
 FA1_U18 [2/5]
knows basic English terminology related to the economy and economic and social processes of selected English speaking countries [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W1]
 FA1_W03 [2/5]
has basic knowledge of national differences in political economy, ethics, international business strategies, export and import, and globalization processes in selected English speaking countries [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W2]
 FA1_W07 [2/5]
has well-established general and detailed knowledge of the structures of industry, agriculture and services of selected English speaking countries [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W3]
 FA1_W04 [2/5]
knows different methods of the analysis and interpretation of texts related to selected English speaking countries [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W4]
 FA1_W09 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
examination [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_w_1]
Comprehensive written and/or oral assessment of the knowledge and skills aquired during classes and student's self-study; Grades: 2-5
 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U1 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U2 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U3 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W1 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W2 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W3 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W4
revision test [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_w_2]
Partial written and/or oral assessment of the knowledge and skills aquired during classes and student's self-study; Grades: 2-5
 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U1 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U2 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U3 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W1 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W2 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W3 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W4
project evaluation [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_w_3]
Oral/written project assessment; the student works individually or in a group - student's self-study time
 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_K1 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_K2 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U1 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U2 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_U3 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W1 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W2 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W3 JB-S1-PGKA1-2_W4
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-PGKA1-2_fs_1]
Workshops with significant contribution of student's self-study and elements of discussion and written and/or oral feedback. Classes include the following methods: projects, webquest, case study and the implementation of modern multimedia and information techniques. The implementation of exercises which develop teamwork skills
 30
Self-study involves: - getting familiar with the reading list - working with a dictionary - doing selected exercises - working with supplementary reading list - working with selected Internet sources - acquiring and consolidating the knowledge and skills learnt during classes - preparing written and oral projects
 30 examination [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_w_1] revision test [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_w_2] project evaluation [JB-S1-PGKA1-2_w_3]
Attachments
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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