Business English 1
Module profile
Programme
Module no./code, Module name
Module 5 / BE1, Business English 1
Duration
1 Semester
Frequency
nur Wintersemester
ECTS credits
6 Credits
Language(s) of instruction
Englisch
Language(s) of examination
Englisch
Study mode
- Vollzeit
Courses of the module
| Name | Course type | Credit hours | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business English | Seminaristischer Unterricht | 2 Credit hours | n/a |
| International Negotiations | Seminaristischer Unterricht | 2 Credit hours | n/a |
Workload
Total workload
180 h
Attendance time
45 h
Self-study time
90 h
Exam preparation
45 h
Organisation and Exam
Module manager
Claudia Lopes Victorio
Lecturer(s)
- Claudia Lopes Victorio
- Jana Reiter
- ggfweitereprofessoren
Teaching and learning formats
Seminar
Case Studies
Online Teaching
Applicability
Basics for Module 10 Business English II
Module 5 or 10 are equivalent to TWIN Program BBW Module 18 Wirtschaftsenglisch
Programme semester
1. Semester
Particular conditions for admission (to exam)
Multiple Choice: possible; Auxiliary material: no
Condition for award of ECTS credits
- schriftliche Prüfung
Duration of exam
120 Minuten
Conditions for participation (in module)
English B1/B2
Contents, Learning Outcomes & Literature
Module contents
In this module students repeat and perfect the use of the English language, expand their vocabulary in the area of business and communications and train their skills in the four areas of listening, reading, written and oral communication. They do this by using case studies, role plays, discussions, group work, presentations and negotiations. The topics dealt with are:
- Corporate Culture
- Customer Support
- Products and Packaging
- Careers
- Making Deals
- Company and Community
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- International Trade
Learning outcomes
Level: Reproduction
The students...
know the core components of following sorts of correspondence:
- Formal and Informal Correspondence
- Reports and Minutes
- Requests and Reminders
- Summaries
Level: Knowledge an Comprehension
The Students...
implement correct grammar for the use on correspondences and oral communication:
- Past and Present Tenses
- Advice Structures
- Asking questions and giving instructions
- Atricles, relative clauses and noun combinations
- The passive and reported speech
- Future Forms and expressing of likelihood
Level: Problem Solving
The Students...
make use of language skills in the area of business communication. They become more fluent and confident in using the language for specific fields:
- Negotiations and Bargaining
- Negotiations and Diplomacy
- Attending and Conducting Meetings
- Dealing with Problems by Telephone
Literature and other material
Powell, M.:International Negotiations. Cambridge, current edition
FHWS - Papers, Cases, Slides