Specialized Languages: Module 2, Business Language (2) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020

Module name: Specialized Languages: Module 2, Business Language (2)
Module code: W1FA-JB-S1-JB2-2
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020
Semester: summer semester 2020/2021
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module’s aim is to acquaint the students with macroeconomic issues and, at the same time, broadening the knowledge of adequate specialist terminology. Additionally, the module aims to make the students aware of the need of constant development of theoretical issues and specialist terminology and following current economic information in one’s country and in the world from different sources
Prerequisites:
The knowledge of the English language and the advanced level
Key reading:
(no information given)
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]
He/she is aware of the necessity of following of current economic information in one’s own country and in the world by means of different media in order to constantly upgrade one’s linguistic competence and the knowledge from the area of macroeconomy [JB-S1-JB-2_K1]
 FA1_K01 [4/5]
He/she can work both individually and in a group [JB-S1-JB-2_K2]
 FA1_K04 [5/5]
He/she shows a good mastery of specialist vocabulary from the areas of the discussed issues; uses a variety of sources in order to look for theoretical and linguistic information [JB-S1-JB-2_U1]
 FA1_U02 [4/5] FA1_U08 [3/5]
He/she analyses and describes similarities and differences between economic systems of different countries, correctly interprets macroeconomic data [JB-S1-JB-2_U2]
 FA1_U01 [3/5] FA1_U04 [4/5]
He/she has a systematic and basic knowledge from the basics of macroeconomy; can discuss selected macroeconomic issues, e.g. the creation of money, inflation, unemployment, and selected issues from foreign trade [JB-S1-JB-2_W1]
 FA1_W01 [1/5] FA1_W02 [3/5] FA1_W13 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
examination [JB-S1-JB-2_w_1]
An overall written and (or) oral checking of the knowledge and skills learnt during the classes and one’s own work within the scale of grades from 2 to 5
 JB-S1-JB-2_U1 JB-S1-JB-2_U2 JB-S1-JB-2_W1
revision test [JB-S1-JB-2_w_2]
Systematic written and (or) oral tests of the knowledge and skills learnt during the classes and one’s own work within the scale of grades from 2 to 5
 JB-S1-JB-2_U1 JB-S1-JB-2_U2 JB-S1-JB-2_W1
in class active participation [JB-S1-JB-2_w_3]
Active participation in individual and(or) group tasks during the classes and during one’s individual work within the scale of grades from 2 to 5
 JB-S1-JB-2_K1 JB-S1-JB-2_K2
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]
The workshops assume a considerable involvement on the part of the student – with elements of discussion and either written or oral feedback. The workshops are conducted in a manner that activates the students (e.g. projects, webquest, and case studies) and with the help of the latest information and multimedia technologies. The workshops involve also tasks that develop the students’ competence in group work and teamwork.
 30
Work with the obligatory literature, dictionary, exercises, complementary literature, and Internet sources. Learning and reinforcement of the knowledge and skills learnt during the classes. Preparation of oral and written forms (e.g. a project or a presentation).
 30 examination [JB-S1-JB-2_w_1] revision test [JB-S1-JB-2_w_2] in class active participation [JB-S1-JB-2_w_3]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
(no information given)