Name: ACADEMIC AND BUSINESS ENGLISH
Code: 510109038
Type: Elective
ECTS: 4.5
Length of subject: Per term
Semester and course: 4th Year - First term
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
[CB4 ]. Students are required to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized and non-specialized audience.
[CG9 ]. To communicate orally and in writing in English.
The specific competency associated with this subject is: "To express oneself correctly in oral and written English in a professional and academic context, specifically in the business environment".
Activities or teaching in English will be scheduled in order to assess a minimum level of skills and abilities of the student in the spoken and written use of English.
[CT1 ]. Spoken and written effective communication
Fluently and effectively use specialty vocabulary, both orally and in writing.
Use with fluency and effectiveness the language functions associated with the business environment, both orally and in writing.
Produce, both in groups and autonomously, oral and written materials specific to the business field (presentations, articles, etc.).
Effectively use the necessary computer tools for the execution of work in English for the company (vocabulary, pronunciation, etc.).
Incorporate the specialty vocabulary and language functions associated with the business environment, orally and in writing, into the general context of academic English in relation to its register (formal) and the structure required under each proposed exercise.
Introduction to English phonetics and pronunciation. Oral and written communication strategies in academic environments. The practice of business English vocabulary and content in areas such as management, organization, human resources, finance, economics, marketing, and sustainable development, among others.
1. Introduction to Business English
Vocabulary: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ENGLISH
Reading: `Why is the right choice?'
Listening: `People face trade-offs'
Use of English: Do or make
Grammar: verb tenses revision
2. Introduction to Business Mathematics
Vocabulary: INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MATHEMATICS.
Reading: `The role of Mathematics in business'
Listening: `Calculus. Business and Economics applications'
Use of English: Name or call
Grammar: Conditional sentences
3. Consumers
Vocabulary: CONSUMER DECISIONS.
Reading: `Changes in income: Engels' law'
Listening: `The red shoes: an introduction to supply and demand'.
Use of English: Raise or rise
Grammar: Comparatives and superlatives
4. Business Economy
Vocabulary: BUSINESS ECONOMY
Reading: `In and out the company'
Listening: `The four management functions'
Use of English: Everyone, someone, anyone or no one; Word formation
5: Human Resources
Vocabulary: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.
Reading: 'Work-life Balance for Human Resources'
Listening: `What Do HR Professionals Do?'
Use of English: Adjectives (2) and quantifiers.
6: Accounting
Vocabulary: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING.
Reading: 'Introduction to Financial Accounting'
Listening: 'Alanis Business Academy'
Use of English: Collocations, adverbs, and future tenses.
1. PHONETICS
-RP -VOWELS -CONSONANTS -RHYTHM -INTONATION -LINKINGS
2. SWOTS ANALYSIS
-TED talks -Meeting Interruptions -Agreeing and disagreeing. -Other situations.
3. INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ISSUES
-TED talks -Revision of connectors and conjunctions.
4. CONSUMERS ECONOMY
-TED talks -Resolving difficulties -Asking for a pay rise. -Difficult clients. -Revision of prepositions and relatives.
5. ACCOUNTING: INTRODUCTION
-TED talks. -Revision of adjectives and adverbs.
6. SWOT ANALYSIS: FINAL REVISION
-Examples of SWOT analyses. -Tools. -Revision of the passive voice.
Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual"), with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find recommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.
Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc
Vocabulary collocations, use of English, and phonetic explanations. Tics will be used as well as Teams if necessary.
Estas están relacionadas directamente con las competencias básicas CB4 y generales G4 y G10. Así mismo, se relaciona con la competencia específica E31 y la transversal T1. Aborda los resultados de aprendizaje a través de la R1, R2,R3 y R4.
23
100
Class in laboratory: practical classes / internships
collocations, use of English, and phonetics to be practised in an individual base or pair work . The work in class is very important for oral skills development.
15
100
Class in the field or open classroom (technical visits, lectures, etc.). In general, activities that require special resources or planning
collocations, use of English, and phonetics to be practised in an individual base or pair work . The work in class is very important for oral skills development.
1
100
Class in a computer classroom: practical classes / internships
AF4 does not apply to the present subject
0
100
Assessment activities (continuous assessment system)
Activities of different skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They can be done in class or through Teams. Estas están relacionadas directamente con las competencias básicas CB4 y generales G4. Así mismo, se relaciona con la competencia específica E31 y la transversal T1. Aborda los resultados de aprendizaje a través de la R1,R2 y R3.
6
100
Assessment activities (final assessment system)
the final assessment must be done very carefully designed in different ways; individually or in groups.
3
100
Tutorials
Individual work with the lecturer or in small groups to revise or reinforce items. Esto está relacionado con la competencia básica G10.
4
50
Student work: study or individual or group work
Preparing worksheets, writing essays, and oral presentations.
Estas están relacionadas directamente con las competencias básicas CB4 y generales G4 . Así mismo, se relaciona con la competencia específica E31 y la transversal T1. Aborda los resultados de aprendizaje a través de la R1, R3.
it is important the individual study at home every week.
60.5
0
Self-evaluation and / or co-evaluation systems
Self-evaluation and co-evaluation systems on the speaking test.
Criteria:
Use of technical vocabulary and grammar accurately (2%).
Appropriate pronunciation (1%).
Format, materials and organization of discourse (1%).
General task achievement (1%).
0 %
Presentation and defence of assignments
Four writing tasks (5% each) about the topics under study. These are directly related to the basic CB4 and general G4 and G10 competencies. Likewise, it is related to the specific competence E31 and the transversal T1. Addresses learning outcomes through R1, R3.
20 %
Spoken or written exams
2 mid-term tests: 25% each. They will comprise different tasks from four skills: listening, reading, use of English and writing. All the tasks will be based on the contents studied and revised in class.
These are directly related to the basic CB4 and general G4 and G10 competencies. Likewise, it is related to the specific competence E31 and the transversal T1. Address the learning outcomes through R1, R2, R3 and R4.
50 %
Participation and involvement in the teaching-learning process
Portfolio with written assignments. Evaluation of the activities included in a portfolio. These activities are directly related to the basic CB4 and general G4 and G10 competencies. Likewise, it is related to the specific competence E31 and the transversal T1. Addresses learning outcomes through R1, R3.
10 %
Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions (final product, follow-up and contribution in the case of group work)
Practical tasks: SWOT analysis (10%) and role play (10%) on practical sessions as a final project. It could be done in pairs.
These activities are directly related to the basic CB4 and general G4 and G10 competencies. Likewise, it is related to the specific competence E31 and the transversal T1. Addresses learning outcomes through R1, R3.
20 %
Self-evaluation and / or co-evaluation systems
During the theoretical lessons and mainly during the practical ones, the students should evaluate their own performance and their classmates, mainly with SWOT analysis and writing assignments.
These are directly related to the basic CB4 and general G4 and G10 competencies. Likewise, it is related to the specific competence E31 and the transversal T1. Addresses learning outcomes through R1, R3.
0 %
Presentation and defence of assignments
Four writing tasks (5% each) about the topics under study. These are directly related to the basic CB4 and general G4 and G10 competencies. Likewise, it is related to the specific competence E31 and the transversal T1. Addresses learning outcomes through R1, R3.
20 %
Spoken or written exams
Final test. Students will comprise different tasks from four skills: listening, reading, use of English and writing. All the tasks will be based on the contents studied and revised in class.
This activity includes the corresponding part of the contents included in SEC and the presentation and defense of assignments.
These are directly related to the basic CB4 and general G4 and G10 competencies. Likewise, it is related to the specific competence E31 and the transversal T1. Address the learning outcomes through R1, R2, R3 and R4.
50 %
Participation and involvement in the teaching-learning process
Portfolio with written assignments. Evaluation of the activities included in a portfolio. These activities are directly related to the basic CB4 and general G4 and G10 competencies. Likewise, it is related to the specific competence E31 and the transversal T1. Addresses learning outcomes through R1, R3.
10 %
Evaluation of assignments and reports on practical sessions (final product, follow-up and contribution in the case of group work)
Practical tasks: SWOT analysis (10%) and role play (10%) on practical sessions as a final project. It could be done in pairs.
These activities include the corresponding part of the SEC and that of Participation and involvement in the teaching-learning process
These are directly related to the basic CB4 and general G4 and G10 competencies. Likewise, it is related to the specific competence E31 and the transversal T1. Addresses learning outcomes through R1, R3.
20 %
The formative evaluation is developed along the teaching-learning process
Author: Cobacho et al.
Title: English for Business Administration. Volume I
Editorial: DM
Publication Date: 2013
ISBN: 978 416043033
Author: Olmedo et al.
Title: English for Business Administration. Volume II
Editorial: DM
Publication Date: 2016
ISBN: 978-84-16908-04-2.
Author: Swales, John M.
Title: English in today's research world a writing guide
Editorial: The University of Michigan
Publication Date: 2000
ISBN: 0472087134
Author: Bailey, Stephen,
Title: The essentials of academic writing for international students
Editorial: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
Publication Date: 2015
ISBN: 9781138885622
1) http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/index.xml
http://www.englishforacademicstudy.com/student/index.php
Very complete pages on all language learning skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), with a special focus on Higher Education and Engineering students.
2) http://www.ecf.utoronto.ca/~writing/handbook-lab.html
Guidelines for writing a lab report.
3) http://iteslj.org/links/TESL/Lesson_Preparation_Tools/ Exercises on Academic English.
4) http://www.jcu.edu.au/office/tld/learningskills/oral/index.html
Oral presentation practice.
5) http://ec.hku.hk/epc/
English for professional communication: research, resumes, presentations, reports¿
6) http://www.ego4u.com/en/business-english/grammar
7) http://perso.wanadoo.es/autoenglish/freeexercises.htm
Grammar exercises.
8) http://www.easyunitconverter.com/ Internacional unit converter.
9) http://laproff.wordpress.com/category/all-connectorstext-connectives/