Inhalt

[ 572BSENWS1K15 ] KS Business English I (B2+)

Versionsauswahl
Es ist eine neuere Version 2019W dieser LV im Curriculum Bachelor's programme Cultural Studies 2019W vorhanden.
(*) Unfortunately this information is not available in english.
Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
3 ECTS B1 - Bachelor's programme 1. year Languages Evelyne Glaser 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Pre-requisites (*)KS Kommunikative Fertigkeiten Englisch (B2)
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Business and Economics 2015W
Objectives This course is designed to help students

  • practice oral communication skills which are important in business contexts
  • read and discuss different types of texts which are important in business contexts
  • produce different types of texts which are important in business contexts
  • develop and practice the social skills necessary to work in a team
  • be able to deal with complex information in various forms and texts
  • develop and improve research capabilities
  • develop and improve informal presentation abilities
  • reach the language level defined by the curriculum
Subject Skills and language focus

  • Development of a course portfolio on business and economics topics
  • Individual research and presentation of the current economic situation
  • Group project and presentation of a business or product idea
  • Vocabulary building for business and economic contexts
  • Development of oral and written skills

Topics

  • The Business World
  • Management
  • Production and operations
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Company Finance
  • Financial Markets
  • Business Reports and Proposals
Criteria for evaluation
  • 100% attendance
  • active participation in class and groups activities
  • individual report (1 page abstract and bibliography) and presentation (30 min.)
  • group project executive summary (3 pages including Business Plan abstract, report, and bibliography) and presentation
  • in-class assessment (1.5 hours)
  • course portfolio
  • final interview

The final grade will be based on an evaluation of the oral (50%) and written work (50%) produced individually and in groups and of test results. Both oral and written work must be positive.

Methods
  • Individual and group activities
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
  • Text production
  • Self-study
Language English
Study material Emmerson, Paul (2009). Business Vocabulary Builder, Intermediate to Upper-intermediate, Basingstoke, UK: Macmillan.
Changing subject? No
Further information (*)Diese LV wird auch im Rahmen des MUSSS-Modul Englisch 1 angeboten. Dabei erfolgt die Anmeldung zu dieser Lehrveranstaltung gleichzeitig mit der Anmeldung zur Startlehrveranstaltung [ 1FENKF ] KS Kommunikative Fertigkeiten Englisch (B2). Eine getrennte Anmeldung im Rahmen von MUSSS ist nicht möglich.
Earlier variants They also cover the requirements of the curriculum (from - to)
1FENW1: KS Business English I (B2+) (2009W-2015S)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 30
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority
MuSSS Linz
Number obligatory dates     5 5 5 5 5    
MuSSS assistance     Astrid Horejs-Kainrath Astrid Horejs-Kainrath Astrid Horejs-Kainrath Astrid Horejs-Kainrath Astrid Horejs-Kainrath    
Number participants (min/max)     20 / 24 20 / 24 20 / 24 20 / 24 20 / 24    
Course fee     € 36,00 € 36,00 € 36,00 € 36,00 € 36,00    
Online materials and media    

Electronic language learning platform "TellMeMore". Weekly compulsory one hour online chat-sessions. The online chat-sessions will take place on the dates and times listed in the shedule below and in KUSSS.

Electronic language learning platform "TellMeMore". Weekly compulsory one hour online chat-sessions. The online chat-sessions will take place on the dates and times listed in the shedule below and in KUSSS.

Electronic language learning platform "TellMeMore". Weekly compulsory one hour online chat-sessions. The online chat-sessions will take place on the dates and times listed in the shedule below and in KUSSS.

Electronic language learning platform "TellMeMore". Weekly compulsory one hour online chat-sessions. The online chat-sessions will take place on the dates and times listed in the shedule below and in KUSSS. Electronic language learning platform "TellMeMore". Weekly compulsory one hour online chat-sessions. The online chat-sessions will take place on the dates and times listed in the shedule below and in KUSSS.    
Dates    
DayDateTimeRoomTopic
Mon07.12.201518:30 - 19:30Online-Chats
Sat12.12.201509:00 - 15:00HF 9905
Mon14.12.201518:30 - 19:30Online-Chats
Mon04.01.201618:30 - 19:30Online-Chats
Sat09.01.201609:00 - 15:00HF 9905
Mon11.01.201618:30 - 19:30Online-Chats
Sat16.01.201609:00 - 15:00HF 9905
Mon18.01.201618:30 - 19:30Online-Chats
Mon25.01.201618:30 - 19:30Online-Chats
Sat30.01.201609:00 - 15:00HF 9905
Sat06.02.201609:00 - 15:00HF 9905
DayDateTimeRoomTopic
Thu07.07.201606:45 - 08:15Online-chats group 1
Thu07.07.201608:15 - 09:45Online-chats group 2
Thu07.07.201618:30 - 20:00Online-chats group 3
Fri08.07.201614:00 - 20:00HS 11Präsenztermin
Sat09.07.201609:00 - 15:00HS 11Präsenztermin
Thu14.07.201606:45 - 08:15Online-chats group 1
Thu14.07.201608:15 - 09:45Online-chats group 2
Thu14.07.201618:30 - 20:00Online-chats group 3
Fri15.07.201614:00 - 20:00HS 11Präsenztermin
Thu21.07.201606:45 - 08:15Online-chats group 1
Thu21.07.201608:15 - 09:45Online-chats group 2
Thu21.07.201618:30 - 20:00Online-chats group 3
Fri22.07.201614:00 - 20:00HS 11Präsenztermin
Tue26.07.201619:20 - 21:20Tesla
Wed27.07.201600:00 - 00:00Final Interview
Thu28.07.201606:45 - 08:15Online-chats group 1
Thu28.07.201608:15 - 09:45Online-chats group 2
Thu28.07.201618:30 - 20:00Online-chats group 3
No dates found
DayDateTimeRoomTopic
Sat16.12.201709:00 - 16:00HF 9904
Mon18.12.201718:30 - 19:30Online-chat 1, Group 1
Mon18.12.201719:30 - 20:30Online-chat 1, Group 2
Mon08.01.201818:30 - 19:30Online-chat 2, Group 1
Mon08.01.201819:30 - 20:30Online-chat 2, Group 2
Sat13.01.201809:00 - 16:00HF 9904
Mon15.01.201818:30 - 19:30Online-chat 3, Group 1
Mon15.01.201819:30 - 20:30Online-chat 3, Group 2
Sat20.01.201809:00 - 16:00HF 9904mid-course exam
Mon22.01.201818:30 - 19:30Online-chat 4, Group 1
Mon22.01.201819:30 - 20:30Online-chat 4, Group 2
Mon29.01.201818:30 - 19:30Online-chat 5, Group 1
Mon29.01.201819:30 - 20:30Online-chat 5, Group 2
Sat03.02.201809:00 - 16:00HF 9904
Mon05.02.201818:30 - 19:30Online-chat 6, Group 1
Mon05.02.201819:30 - 20:30Online-chat 6, Group 2
Sat10.02.201809:00 - 16:00HF 9904Final exam and presentations
Mon12.02.201818:30 - 19:30Online-chat 7, Group 1
Mon12.02.201819:30 - 20:30Online-chat 7, Group 2
DayDateTimeRoomTopic
Wed18.07.201806:45 - 08:15Online-chats group 1
Wed18.07.201808:15 - 09:45Online-chats group 2
Wed18.07.201818:30 - 20:00Online-chats group 3
Fri20.07.201814:00 - 20:00MZ 003BPräsenztermin (verpflichtend)
Wed25.07.201806:45 - 08:15Online-chats group 1
Wed25.07.201808:15 - 09:45Online-chats group 2
Wed25.07.201818:30 - 20:00Online-chats group 3
Fri27.07.201814:00 - 20:00MZ 003APräsenztermin (verpflichtend)
Wed01.08.201806:45 - 08:15Online-chats group 1
Wed01.08.201808:15 - 09:45Online-chats group 2
Wed01.08.201818:30 - 20:00Online-chats group 3
Fri03.08.201814:00 - 20:00MZ 003APräsenztermin (verpflichtend)
Wed08.08.201806:45 - 08:15Online-chats group 1
Wed08.08.201808:15 - 09:45Online-chats group 2
Wed08.08.201818:30 - 20:00Online-chats group 3
Fri10.08.201808:00 - 14:00MZ 005A
Fri10.08.201814:00 - 20:00MZ 003APräsenztermin (verpflichtend)