Course aims:

1.To develop the capacity of identifying and analyzing a large variety of economic texts (business administration, tourism, commerce, marketing).
2. To develop oral and written communication abilities with the adequate use of Business English standards.
3. To develop the ability to sustain an idea / opinion both in oral and in written business communication.
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Course Entry Requirements:

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Course contents:

S1. The Business of Business. Types of business ( Unit 1, Unit 2) S2. The Business of Business. The history of businesses( Unit 1, Unit 2) S3.The Organization of Work. Structure of organizations( Unit 1, Unit 2) S4. The Organization of Work .Leadership and teams( Unit 1, Unit 2) S5.Getting the Work Done. Poductivity( Unit 1, Unit 2) S6. Getting the Work Done. Theories of motivation( Unit 1, Unit 2) S7. Getting the Work Done. Management by objectives( Unit 1, Unit 2)

Teaching methods:

Lecture, Debate, Power point presentation.

Learning outcomes:

Students use English correctly, fluently and adequately in oral and written business communication. Students can identify and analyze a large variety of economic texts (business, accounting, finance, banking).

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Oral presentation Interview

Recommended reading:

• Business English Dictionary. (2007). Pearson Longman. New Edition.
• Cotton, D., Falvey, D., Kent, S. (2006). Market Leader Upper Intermediate. New Edition, Pearson Longman.
• Dubicka I., O’Keeffe, M. (2007). Market Leader. Advanced. Pearson Longman.
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