The aim of studying and bibliography

The main aim of study: The main aim of the course is to allow students to achievie B2 level of competence in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The general information about the module: The module consists of 30 teaching hours per semester. During classes students practise speaking, reading and listening comprehension, writing and study English grammar and vocabulary. The aim of the course is to achieve B2 level of proficiency in accordance with Common European Framework of Reference.

Bibliography required to complete the module

Bibliography used during classes/laboratories/others

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Dubicka I., Rosenberg M., Dignen B., Hogan M., Wright L.

Business Partner B2 - Student's Book with MY English Lab (online workbook)

Pearson Education Limited.

2018

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: The student satisfies the formal requirements set out in the study regulations

Basic requirements in category knowledge: participants have achieved B1 level of proficiency in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference

Basic requirements in category skills: students have achieved language skills (listening and reading comprehension, interaction, production, writing) required for B1 level, outlined in the Common European Framework of Reference

Basic requirements in category social competences: Students can work in pairs and groups in order to gain and pass on information and in order to solve problems.

Module outcomes

MEK	The student who completed the module	Types of classes / teaching methods leading to achieving a given outcome of teaching	Methods of verifying every mentioned outcome of teaching	Relationships with KEK	Relationships with PRK
01	Knowledge: students have a sufficient range of language to be able to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms to do so. They can express themselves clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what he/she wants to say	Classes	In written tests and during examination	K_W10+++ K_K06+	P6S_KK P6S_WG
02	Listening: students can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. They can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. They can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.	Classes	Assesed during classes	K_W10+ K_K06+	P6S_KK P6S_WG
03	Reading: students can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes and viewpoints. They can understand contemporary literary prose.	Classes	Asessed during classes and written tests.	K_W10++ K_K06+	P6S_KK P6S_WG
04	Interaction: students can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. They can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining their views.	Classes	Asessed during classes and in oral examination.	K_W10+++ K_K06+	P6S_KK P6S_WG
05	Spoken production: students can present clear, detailed descriptions of subjects related to their field of interest. They can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.	Classes	Asessed during classes and in oral examination.	K_W10+ K_K06+	P6S_KK P6S_WG
06	Writing: students can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their interests. They can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. They can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.	Classes	In written tests and written assignments.	K_W10+ K_K06+	P6S_KK P6S_WG

Attention: Depending on the epidemic situation, verification of the achieved learning outcomes specified in the study program, in particular credits and examinations at the end of specific classes, can be implemented remotely (real-time meetings).

The syllabus of the module

Sem.	TK	The content	realized in	MEK
3	TK01	Elements of corporate culture; listening, speaking and vocabulary	C01	MEK01 MEK03 MEK05
3	TK02	Reading: Work-life balance. Grammar: Future Continuous and Future Perfect.	C02	MEK01 MEK03
3	TK03	Listening: Presenting yourself. Functional language: Self-presentation.	C03	MEK02 MEK03
3	TK04	Writing: A company news blog. Structuring a company news blog.	C04	MEK04 MEK06
3	TK05	Listening: Employee suggestion for improvement.	C05	MEK02 MEK03 MEK05
3	TK06	Reading: Analysing a survey. Speaking: Brainstorming ways to improve staff retention.	C06	MEK01 MEK03
3	TK07	Vocabulary: Training and development. Speaking: Induction to a new job.	C08	MEK01 MEK02
3	TK08	Functional language: Exchanging ideas. Speaking: Organising a team building event.	C09	MEK04 MEK05 MEK06
3	TK09	Listening: Possible changes to learning management. Functional language: Facilitating a discussion.	C10	MEK02 MEK03 MEK05
3	TK10	Writing: Email with a request for training. Functional language: Requests and reasons.	C11	MEK01 MEK02 MEK03 MEK05
3	TK11	Grammar: linking words for reason and purpose.	C12	MEK01 MEK03
3	TK12	Listening: Regional HR directors discussing training issues. Reading: Analysis of regional directors’ reports.	C13	MEK04 MEK05
3	TK13	Speaking: Creating and presenting an online course..	C14	MEK06
4	TK01	Describing procedures. Common actions in procedures. Talking about gameshows. Verbs.	C01	MEK01 MEK03
4	TK02	talking about unusual experience. Recommending. Writing a story.	C02	MEK01 MEK02
4	TK03	Reading a story. Sayings. Grammar: Past tenses.	C03	MEK01 MEK03
4	TK04	Telling stories. Talking about experience from the past. Grammar: adverbs.	C04	MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
4	TK05	Wishes and regrets. Multi-word verbs. Grammar: wish/if only	C05	MEK02 MEK06
4	TK06	Talking about reading habits, favourite books, likes and dislikes. Reading a summary.	C06	MEK01 MEK03 MEK04 MEK05
4	TK07	Describing a favourite scene in a film. Writing a description of a favourite scene.	C07	MEK02 MEK03 MEK04 MEK05
4	TK08	Rading and talking about the worst inventions. Bicycles. Change. Compound nouns. Grammar: articles.	C08	MEK03 MEK04 MEK05
4	TK09	Discussing advertising tactics and the influence of advertising. Grammar: condiotionals.	C09	MEK02 MEK04
4	TK10	Marketing and advertising. Writing a report. Learning to make written comparisons.	C10	MEK02 MEK05 MEK06
4	TK11	Brainstorming ideas. Adjectives. Suggesting ideas. Showing reservation.	C11	MEK01 MEK02 MEK03
4	TK12	Presenting a new business idea. Writing: a product leaflet.	C12	MEK01
4	TK13	Talking about different ages. Word formation - nouns. Grammar: Modal verbs.	C13	MEK01 MEK03
5	TK01	Talking about future hopes and plans. Grammar: Future Perfect, Future Continuous.	C01	MEK01 MEK05
5	TK02	Writing a letter to your future self. Using linkers of purpose.	C02	MEK06
5	TK03	Collocations. Convincing. Asking for clarification.	C03	MEK02 MEK04
5	TK04	Collocations. Living longer. Taking part in aclass debate. Writing: a forum comment.	C04	MEK01 MEK04 MEK05
5	TK05	Television. different kinds of TV programmes. Interesting facts about TV. Multi-word verbs. Quantifiers.	C05	MEK01 MEK05
5	TK06	Retelling real and made-up stories. Reading a questionaire. Grammar: reported speech.	C06	MEK01 MEK05
5	TK07	Writing a discursive essay.	C07	MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
5	TK08	Reading a newspaper article. Broadships and tabloids. Predicting.	C08	MEK01 MEK02 MEK05
5	TK09	Mistakes in press and TV. Re-telling a news story. Writing: a news article.	C09	MEK01 MEK05
5	TK10	Reading news stories about behaviour in tough situations. Collocations. Difficult decisions. Grammar: conditionals.	C10	MEK01 MEK05
5	TK11	Feelings. A quiz on whether you're a morning or an evening person. Different attitude to time. Grammar: -ing form and infinitives.	C11	MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
5	TK12	Idioms connected to time. Writing an informal article.	C12	MEK06
5	TK13	Adjectives of manner. Talking about how to handle awkward situations.	C13	MEK01 MEK02 MEK05

The student's effort

The type of classes	The work before classes	The participation in classes	The work after classes
Class (sem. 3)	The preparation for a Class: 10.00 hours/sem. The preparation for a test: 10.00 hours/sem.	contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.	Finishing/Studying tasks: 10.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 3)
Credit (sem. 3)
Class (sem. 4)	The preparation for a Class: 10.00 hours/sem. The preparation for a test: 10.00 hours/sem.	contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.	Finishing/Studying tasks: 10.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 4)
Credit (sem. 4)
Class (sem. 5)	The preparation for a Class: 20.00 hours/sem. The preparation for a test: 20.00 hours/sem.	contact hours: 60.00 hours/sem.	Finishing/Studying tasks: 20.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 5)
Exam (sem. 5)	The preparation for an Exam: 10.00 hours/sem.	The written exam: 2.00 hours/sem.

The way of giving the component module grades and the final grade

The type of classes	The way of giving the final grade
Class
The final grade	Credit based on two written tests, online activities (60% correctness minimum) and participation in classes.
Class
The final grade	Credit based on two written tests, online activities (60% correctness minimum) and participation in classes.
Class
The final grade	Credit based on two written tests, online activities (60% correctness minimum) and participation in classes. Written exam passed with 60% correctness.

Sample problems

Required during the exam/when receiving the credit
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Realized during classes/laboratories/projects
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Others
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Can a student use any teaching aids during the exam/when receiving the credit : no

The contents of the module are associated with the research profile: no