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

1

Rosenberg, M; Dubicka, I.

Business Partner B2

Pearson Education Limited, Harlow (england).

2018

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: participants must be accepted into the third semeter

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_U25+ K_K01+	P6S_KK P6S_UU 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_U23+	P6S_UK 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_U23+	P6S_UK 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_U22+++ K_U23+	P6S_UK P6S_UW
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_U22+ K_K02+	P6S_KK P6S_KO P6S_UK P6S_UW
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_U23+	P6S_UK 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
2	TK01	Reading: Work-life balance. Grammar: Future Continuous and Future Perfect.	C01	MEK01 MEK02 MEK05
2	TK02	Building relationships. Functional language: Building trust.	C-02	MEK01 MEK06
2	TK03	Listening: Presenting yourself. Functional language: Self-presentation.	C-03	MEK02 MEK03
2	TK04	Writing: A company news blog. Structuring a company news blog.	C-04	MEK02 MEK04
2	TK05	Listening: Employee suggestion for improvement.	C-05	MEK03 MEK05 MEK06
2	TK06	Reading: Analysing a survey. Speaking: Brainstorming ways to improve staff retention. Progress test 1	C-06	MEK01 MEK03
2	TK07	Vocabulary: Training and development. Speaking: Induction to a new job.	C-07	MEK01 MEK04
2	TK08	Listening: Strategy for training and development. Grammar: modals in the passive voice. Speaking: agreeing action points.	C-09	MEK01 MEK06
2	TK09	Functional language: Exchanging ideas. Speaking: Organising a team building event.	C-10	MEK02 MEK03 MEK05
2	TK10	Listening: Possible changes to learning management. Functional language: Facilitating a discussion.	C-11	MEK01 MEK03 MEK05 MEK06
2	TK11	Writing: Email with a request for training. Functional language: Requests and reasons.	C-12	MEK01 MEK03
2	TK12	Grammar: linking words for reason and purpose.	C-13	MEK04 MEK05 MEK06
2	TK13	Listening: Regional HR directors discussing training issues. Reading: Analysis of regional directors’ reports.	C-15	MEK01 MEK04 MEK05
2	TK14	Speaking: Creating and presenting an online course.	TK14	MEK04 MEK05
2	TK15	Writing: A memo outlining action points. Progress test 2	TK15	MEK01 MEK06
3	TK01	Listening: Time management. Vocabulary: Managing time. Speaking: The working from home debate.	C-01	MEK01 MEK03
3	TK02	Reading: Cutting overtime in Japan. Grammar: Adverbials and time expressions.	C-02	MEK01 MEK02
3	TK03	Speaking: Are you good at time management? Listening: Dealing with matters of urgency.	C-03	MEK01 MEK03
3	TK04	Functional language: Discussing priorities. Speaking: Following up on emails.	C-04	MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
3	TK05	Listening: A difficult meeting. Functional language: Dealing with difficulties in negotiations.	C-05	MEK01 MEK02 MEK05
3	TK06	Speaking: Dealing with difficult people at work. Grammar: Prepositions of time.	C-06	MEK01 MEK03 MEK04 MEK05
3	TK07	Writing: An email giving reasons. Functional language: Problem, reasons and required action.	C-07	MEK03 MEK04 MEK05 MEK06
3	TK08	Speaking: Creating a plan to exhibit at a trade fair. Progress test 7	C-09	MEK01 MEK03 MEK04 MEK05
3	TK09	Vocabulary: Change management. Speaking: Adaptability quiz.	C-10	MEK01 MEK02 MEK04
3	TK10	Listening: Difficult decisions and changes. Grammar: Reported speech and reporting verbs.	C-11	MEK02 MEK05 MEK06
3	TK11	Listening: Discussing future options. Functional language: Coaching and mentoring.	C-12	MEK01 MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
3	TK12	Listening: A brainstorming meeting. Functional language: Leading a brainstorming session.	C-13	MEK01 MEK02 MEK03
3	TK13	Writing: A press release. Functional language: Useful phrases for a press release.	C-15	MEK01 MEK03
3	TK14	Grammar: Passive voice with reporting verbs. Reading: A change at Michelin.	TK14	MEK01 MEK05
3	TK15	Listening and reading: Rumours about a company. Progress test 8	TK15	MEK01 MEK02 MEK03
4	TK01	Vocabulary: Finance and economic crises. Speaking: Research a bank or financial institution.	C-01	MEK01 MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
4	TK02	Reading: Adidas raises targets. Grammar: Expressing certainty and probability. Speaking: Discussing future changes.	C-02	MEK01 MEK06
4	TK03	Listening: Managing bad news. Functional language: Responding to bad news.	C-03	MEK01 MEK02 MEK04
4	TK04	Speaking: Balancing positives with negatives when giving bad news. Listening: A phone conversation to check details.	C-04	MEK01 MEK04 MEK05 MEK06
4	TK05	Functional language: Asking for clarification and paraphrasing. Speaking: Making a call to clarify information.	C-05	MEK01 MEK03 MEK05
4	TK06	Writing: Summary of an annual report. Functional language: Useful phrases for annual report summaries.	C-06	MEK01 MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
4	TK07	Listening: Managers’ meeting. Speaking: Describing and analyzing graphs. Progress test 3	C-07	MEK02 MEK04 MEK05 MEK06
4	TK08	Vocabulary: Digital business and technology. Speaking: Disruptive technology.	C-09	MEK01 MEK03 MEK04 MEK05
4	TK09	Listening: product presentations at a trade show. Grammar: Zero, first and second conditionals.	C-10	MEK01 MEK03 MEK05 MEK06
4	TK10	Speaking: Trade show demonstration of an app. Writing: Instructions for an app.	C-11	MEK01 MEK03 MEK05
4	TK11	Listening: Handling difficult communicators. Functional language: Keeping a meeting on track.	C-12	MEK01 MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
4	TK12	Listening: Positional and principled negotiation. Functional language: Reaching agreement in a negotiation.	C-13	MEK01 MEK06
4	TK13	Writing: Short business proposal. Functional language: Useful phrases for business proposals.	C-15	MEK01 MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
4	TK14	Grammar: Noun phrases to replace verb phrases. Reading: Robots in the workplace.	TK14	MEK01 MEK05
4	TK15	Listening: Incidents with robots at an exhibition. Speaking: Analysing feedback statistics and discussing future improvements. Progress test 4	TK15	MEK02 MEK05
5	TK01	Vocabulary: rewarding performance. Speaking: Moving up in the company.	C-01	MEK01 MEK03 MEK06
5	TK02	Reading: How to develop a rewarding culture. Grammar: Linking words and concessive clauses.	C-02	MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
5	TK03	Speaking: Concessions and compromises in your own life.	C-03	MEK01 MEK02 MEK05
5	TK04	Listening: Managing challenging feedback. Functional language: Responding to challenging feedback.	C-04	MEK01 MEK05 MEK06
5	TK05	Listening: A project reviewing meeting. Functional language: Leading and participating in review meetings.	C-05	MEK01 MEK03 MEK06
5	TK06	Writing: Performance review summary. Functional language: Positive comments and constructive criticism.	C-06	MEK02 MEK04 MEK05
5	TK07	Listening: A meeting to find new ways of rewarding performance. Progress test 5	C-07	MEK01 MEK03 MEK06
5	TK08	Listening: Ethics in the fashion industry. Vocabulary: Business ethics.	C-09	MEK01 MEK03
5	TK09	Listening: The triple bottom line. Grammar: Third conditional.	C-10	MEK01 MEK03
5	TK10	Speaking: Discussing an organisation’s ethical performance. Listening: Transparency in business.	C-11	MEK01 MEK03 MEK06
5	TK11	Functional language: Voicing and responding to concerns. Listening: A local networking event.	C-12	MEK01 MEK03 MEK06
5	TK12	Functional language: Selling a product or service. Speaking: Promoting a product or service.	C-13	MEK04 MEK05
5	TK13	Writing: Company newsletter. Functional language: Recent news, current news and future plans.	C-15	MEK04 MEK05
5	TK14	Grammar: Linking words for causes and results. Reading: Articles on business ethics.	TK14	MEK01 MEK05
5	TK15	Listening: A radio investigative programme. Progress test 6	TK15	MEK02 MEK05

The student's effort

The type of classes	The work before classes	The participation in classes	The work after classes
Class (sem. 2)	The preparation for a Class: 10.00 hours/sem. The preparation for a test: 4.00 hours/sem.	contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.	Finishing/Studying tasks: 8.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 2)
Credit (sem. 2)		The written credit: 4.00 hours/sem.
Class (sem. 3)	The preparation for a Class: 10.00 hours/sem. The preparation for a test: 4.00 hours/sem.	contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.	Finishing/Studying tasks: 8.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 3)
Credit (sem. 3)		The written credit: 4.00 hours/sem.
Class (sem. 4)	The preparation for a Class: 10.00 hours/sem. The preparation for a test: 4.00 hours/sem.	contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.	Finishing/Studying tasks: 8.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 4)
Credit (sem. 4)		The written credit: 4.00 hours/sem.
Class (sem. 5)	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: 8.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 5)
Exam (sem. 5)	The preparation for an Exam: 15.00 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	Credit based on two written tests, (60% correctness minimum) and participation in classes.'
The final grade	Credit based on two tests and participation in classes.
Class	Credit based on two written tests, (60% correctness minimum) and participation in classes.'
The final grade	Credit based on two tests and participation in classes.
Class	Credit based on two written tests, (60% correctness minimum) and participation in classes.'
The final grade	Credit based on two tests and participation in classes.
Class	Credit based on two written tests, online activities (60% correctness minimum) and participation in classes.
The final grade	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