BUSINESS ENGLISH
cod. 1005837

Academic year 2017/18
3° year of course - First semester
Professor
Thomas MCEVOY
Academic discipline
Lingua e traduzione - lingua inglese (L-LIN/12)
Field
Attività formative affini o integrative
Type of training activity
Related/supplementary
42 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ENGLISH

Learning objectives

developing knowledge of the key vocabulary, grammar and communication skills necessary for professionals in the world of business

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Topics including business travel, Brands and marketing, finance, corporate culture and organisational structure.
core writing skills such as producing reports, emails, business minutes and formal letters.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Market Leader Intermediate, 3rd Ed. (2010)

Cotton, Falvey, Kent,

Pearson Longman

Teaching methods

using receptive skills to encounter and analyse English language systems of grammar, lexis and pronunciation;
and using role plays, discussions and written assignments to practise and assimilate the new language

Assessment methods and criteria

Peer and Educator feedback especially on language production exercises:

End of course written and oral exams

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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