Business communication

General data

Course ID:	2600-MSdz2BCen
Erasmus code / ISCED:	(unknown) / (unknown)
Course title:	Business communication
Name in Polish:	Business communication
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Management
Course groups:	(in Polish) Konwersatoria English dla MSM i MSZFR dzienne
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	English
Type of course:	elective courses
Mode:	Remote learning
Short description:	In this course, participants will learn about practical language tools and skills that will allow them to communicate effectively in English in a business environment. They will practise a wide range of English language speaking and writing skills, including business email writing, oral presentations, and holding meetings and negotiations. Intermediate level of English (CEFR B1) Online Zoom
Full description:	Communicating effectively in English is essential in today’s business world. This entails a range of writing and speaking communicative skills. Therefore, the scope of this course includes practising skills related to correspondence, negotiation, data analysis, information summarizing and presenting. Session 1: Introduction – communicating in English in today’s business world Session 2: Principles of English speaking and writing skills Session 3: Written correspondence – English for emails (1) Session 4: Written correspondence – English for emails (2) Session 5: Oral presentations – the start, keeping your audience’ attention, the finish (1) Session 6: Oral presentations – presenting information and data in PowerPoint (2) Session 7: Business meetings in English, negotiations
Bibliography:	Sweeney, S. (2013). English for Business Communication. CUP Williams, E.J. (2008). Presentations in English. Macmillan The teacher’s own resources All resources are provided by the teacher
Learning outcomes:	By the end of the course, participants will know about: - English language communication conventions; - basic principles of English speaking and writing skills - how to write English business email - how to present oral information effectively in English - conventions of business meetings and negotiations held in English. Participants will be able to: - recognize the correct written and spoken forms typical for business English; - draft an email in business English; - deliver a short presentation in English; - discuss a topic according to business English conversations.
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	Grading– attendance and mid-term assignments Successful course completion – 50% or 50 points out of 100 Attendance monitored (minimum 5 sessions) Max. number of points: 30 7 sessions – 30 6 sessions – 20 5 sessions – 10 Below 5 – 0 Mid-term assignments – two quizzes (after session 4 and 6) Max. number of points: 70 (each quiz bears 35 points) Quiz 1 – 35 Quiz 2 – 35 Final grade: 90-100 points – 5 80-89 points – 4,5 70-79 points – 4 60-69 points – 3.5 50-59 points – 3 Below 50 points – 2 Re-sit exam - another quiz

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