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COURSE TITLE: English 1 Undergraduate programme 1st year regular students Academic year 2018/19 Lecturer: Sanda Katavić-Čaušić, MSc

the most commonly used language for communication ‘ lingua franca’ the first language of international business 1.75 billion people worldwide speak English at a useful level 300 million people speak English as their first language official language in 53 countries 90% of websites in English 80% of data stored on computers in English 40% of internet users communicate in English ERASMUS student exchange and Work & Travel

Impact of English Proficiency on Global Business WHY ENGLISH MATTERS Impact of English Proficiency on Global Business International Busines: The Importance of Learning Languages

ENGLISH 1: COURSE SPECIFICATIONS COURSE TITLE: ENGLISH 1 TARGET GROUP: 1st year – undergraduate programme STUDENTS’ STATUS: regular PROFICIENCY LEVEL:  Intermediate (CEFR B1) NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS: 3 TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSES: 30 DURATION: 2 October 2018 – 25 January 2019 (15 weekes) LOCATION: Room 14 TIME: Tuesday – groups 1-3 Wednesday – groups 4-6 Important note: lectures are incorporated in exercises (additional lessons upon agreement with the prof.)

Groups: Tuesdays : Group 1 – Ahmeti Hana – Čizmar Robert – 12.00-12.45pm (room 14) Group 2 – Čolina Matej – Ivešić Izabela – 13.00-13.45 pm (room 14) Group 3 – Jaman Stjepan – Maleta Dino – 14.00-14.45 (room 14) Wednesdays: Group 4 – Mandić Tin – Peričić Dino – 8.00-8.45am (room 14) Group 5 – Pešut Marin – Štimac Ana – 9.00-9.45am (room 14) Group 6 – Štrangar Elizabeta – Žužak Andrijana – 10-00-10-45am (room 14) Note: Preliminary exams – extra dates

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE increase the knowledge of key business concepts while learning English preparing students for a career in business and effective communication in international business environment pre-preparation for international business English exams such as BEC and BULATS BY THE END OF THE COURSE STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO: read and understand business-related texts and pieces of academic writing listen to and understand business conversations speak and discuss opinions fluently write different formats of business letters

Literature: MARKET LEADER 3rd Edition Business English Course Book Intermediate Business English Practice File Optional: Textbank Publisher: PEARSON Longman Lecture presentations (on Web)

STUDENTS’ OBLIGATIONS LITERATURE MATERIALS - starting 16 October 2018 – MUST HAVE EVERY SESSION!!!! - BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSE BOOK – first 4 lessons (faculty library or in the bookstore e.g. Nova / online bookshop – NEW or SECOND HAND) - PRACTICE FILE & TEXTBANK – first 4 lessons (online) ATTENDANCE: minimum 70% of the total number of sessions (or minimum 5 times prior to each of the 2 preliminary exams) Ss who come 100% are given extra points (excellent for participation) EXAM – online (on loomen) 1st prelim – end of November (will be specified later) – Ss who pass are elligible for  2nd prelim – end of January (will be specified later) FINAL EXAM – February – 2 exam periods ONLINE EXAM REGISTRATION OBLIGATORY!!!

CONTACT INFORMATION OFFICE LOCATION: new building, 2nd floor, office 65 TELEPHONE: 031/22 44 45 OFFICE HOURS (TUTORIAL): Monday 10.15-11.00am upon agreement with prof. Email: Lecturer: sanda@efos.hr Student assistants: mwohlmut@gmail.com nera.ivanjko@gmail.com

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