Course: English - C1

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Course title English - C1
Course code JC/UPAUI
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Boušková Šárka, Mgr.
  • Šebek Jan, Mgr.
Course content
Language and culture Intercultural Aspects of Business. Multicultural environment. Cross-cultural critical situation. Evaluation of critical moments in cross-cultural interactions. Social Interaction in the business environment. Aspects of politeness in business interaction. Marketing motives and market forces. Global Markets.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Řízená praxe
Learning outcomes

The student is able to communicate interactively at C1 level, is versed in using extended Business and Academic English vocabulary. C1/BE: Speaking: interactivity, distinguishing register. Reading: mastering reading techniques, advanced use of dictionaries and sources of information. Writing: respecting style and register. Listening: comprehension of commonly mediated types of listening (Working English).
Prerequisites
Communicative competence: CEFR B2+ in general English.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Oral performance analysis

Portfolio of assignments submitted by a given date.
Recommended literature
  • Lane, S. Instant Academic Skills.
  • Madford, M. Business Advantage Advanced.
  • O' Dell, F. Academic Vocabulary in Use.


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