Overview
Aims
To develop the capacity of identifying and analyzing a large variety of economic texts (business, accounting, finance, banking).
To develop oral and written communication abilities with the adequate use of Business English standards.
To develop the ability to sustain an idea / opinion both in oral and in written business communication.
Course contents
UNIT I: BUSINESS COMMUNICATION UNIT II: BANKS AND FINANCIAL MARKETS UNIT III: A BANK`S ORGANISATION STRUCTURE UNIT IV: BANKING SERVICES UNIT V: BANKERS AND CUSTOMERS UNIT VI: SAVINGS BANKS UNIT VII: INVESTMENT SERVICES UNIT VIII: FINANCIAL MARKETS UNIT IX: INTEREST RATES COMPETITION UNIT X: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNIT XI: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (ii) UNIT XII: INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS UNIT XII: INTERNET BANKING UNIT XIV: NATIONAL ECONOMIES AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
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).
Assessment
ORAL PRESENTATIONINTERVIEWTWO-WAY DISCUSSION