Module Descriptors
ENGLISH FOR STUDIES IN BUSINESS
XXXX57084
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 96
Independent Study Hours: 204
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- TEST weighted at 30%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 40%
- ORAL weighted at 10%
- LANGUAGE TEST - LISTENING weighted at 20%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
You will have four hours of class time per week.
This time will be spent developing the skills you will need to succeed on this course. Teaching methods will include working in groups and individually. Your tutor will present regular instruction and help you negotiate the activities in the set course text. Activities will include group discussion, role play, pair-work; and listening to audio material.
You will use the Idependent Learning Time to practise the four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. The Module Tutor will provide a carefully devised programme of tasks to help you improve your skills in general English contexts, provide practice in the modes forming the assessment and give you the opportunity to engage in formative assessment with frequent and prompt feedback.
The Independent Learning Time is for you to work in a group or individually as appropriate to practise the skills acquired through the module and to prepare for formative assessments on which feedback will be provided to help you improve your performance.
This time will be spent developing the skills you will need to succeed on this course. Teaching methods will include working in groups and individually. Your tutor will present regular instruction and help you negotiate the activities in the set course text. Activities will include group discussion, role play, pair-work; and listening to audio material.
You will use the Idependent Learning Time to practise the four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. The Module Tutor will provide a carefully devised programme of tasks to help you improve your skills in general English contexts, provide practice in the modes forming the assessment and give you the opportunity to engage in formative assessment with frequent and prompt feedback.
The Independent Learning Time is for you to work in a group or individually as appropriate to practise the skills acquired through the module and to prepare for formative assessments on which feedback will be provided to help you improve your performance.
Module Indicative Content
This module follows on from 'The Language of Business' certificate level module and takes students to an advanced level of English language ability. It complements the language skills that students need in order to study on the Business modules.
The course provides students with the ability to understand and talk and write about key concepts in business in areas such as management, operations, marketing, finance, economics and human resources.
The core syllabus features the language and concepts found in books, newspaper and magazine articles and websites on business and economics as well as authentic interviews, on cassette, for listening practice, with business people from around the world.
You will also develop the reflective independent learning skills and responsiblity for learning that will be assessed as part of your portfolio.
Other areas of reflection mentioned in the programme's learning outcomes at this level and areas of application, such as, the willingness to communicate independently outside the classroom, will be linked to your personal tutorial as part of your Personal Development Programme.
The course provides students with the ability to understand and talk and write about key concepts in business in areas such as management, operations, marketing, finance, economics and human resources.
The core syllabus features the language and concepts found in books, newspaper and magazine articles and websites on business and economics as well as authentic interviews, on cassette, for listening practice, with business people from around the world.
You will also develop the reflective independent learning skills and responsiblity for learning that will be assessed as part of your portfolio.
Other areas of reflection mentioned in the programme's learning outcomes at this level and areas of application, such as, the willingness to communicate independently outside the classroom, will be linked to your personal tutorial as part of your Personal Development Programme.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Three progress tests during semesters one and two 30% (LO3, LO4)
A portfolio of written work of 4 items of at least 350 words 40% (LO1, LO4)
A short oral test of at least 10 minutes weighted at 10% (LO1, LO2, LO3)
A listening test of at least 40 minutes weighted at 20% (LO2)
A portfolio of written work of 4 items of at least 350 words 40% (LO1, LO4)
A short oral test of at least 10 minutes weighted at 10% (LO1, LO2, LO3)
A listening test of at least 40 minutes weighted at 20% (LO2)
Module Resources
Library resources
A PC with MS Office and Internet
Individual and group study space
A good Business English dictionary
A PC with MS Office and Internet
Individual and group study space
A good Business English dictionary
Module Texts
The resources available in your Module Handbook and other lecture handouts.
MACKENZIE, Ian. 2002. English for Business Studies - Student's Book. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 052175285X
You may also want to refer to:
Oxford dictionary of Business English - ISBN 0194314405)
MACKENZIE, Ian. 2002. English for Business Studies - Student's Book. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 052175285X
You may also want to refer to:
Oxford dictionary of Business English - ISBN 0194314405)