BUSINESS ENGLISH 1 COURSE INTRODUCTION University of Zagreb, Croatia Faculty of Economics and Business University of Zagreb, Croatia

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GENERAL INFORMATION NAME: ANKICA KNEZOVIĆ, MSc senior lecturer E-MAIL: aknezovic@efzg.hr WEB: www.efzg.hr/aknezovic OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday 16:00-18:00, Thursday 16:00-17:00 OFFICE: Room 18 Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

TIMETABLE TUESDAY 12:15 - 14:00 P(MOS-PULJ) ROOM 10 GROUP 1 WEDNESDAY 12:30 - 14:00 S(PAU-PULJ) ROOM 21 GROUP 2 WEDNESDAY 14:30-16:00 S(MOS-PAT) ROOM 12 Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

COURSE GUIDELINES COURSE OBJECTIVES developing your BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS (written and oral) acquiring SPECIALIST VOCABULARY (on selected business topics) developing your CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS (analysis, synthesis, foreseeing, deducing, selecting...) better understanding of the difference between written/spoken language and formal/informal language (REGISTER) learning how to use dictionaries and other reference materials Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

COURSE GUIDELINES COURSE REQUIREMENTS REGULAR ATTENDANCE is obligatory (70% of classes) active CLASS PARTICIPATION CONTRIBUTION TO CLASS WORK (home assignments, research, project work, studying) passing the PROGRESS TESTS (2 written tests) performance in an in-class PRESENTATION passing the FINAL ORAL EXAM (ability to clearly and coherently discuss business topics covered by the course using the RELEVANT BUSINESS ENGLISH VOCABULARY, as well as express a viewpoint on a topical issue (advantages/ disadvantages, agreeing/disagreeing) Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

GRADING CRITERIA The FINAL GRADE consists of: WRITTEN TEST (two PROGRESS TESTS or one FINAL TEST) – 40% performance in an in-class PRESENTATION – 20% ORAL EXAM – 20% CLASS PARTICIPATION and HOME ASSIGNMENTS – 20% Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

EXAM OPTIONS Option 1 (PROGRESS TESTING BEFORE REGULAR EXAM DATES) an in-class presentation two written progress tests during the semester oral exam Option 2 (REGULAR EXAM DATES) final written test (regular examination period) final oral exam (regular exam period) Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

EXAM OPTIONS WHAT ABOUT STUDENTS WHO MISS MORE THAN 70% CLASSES? They ave to submit their portfolio with all the in-class and home assignments (in RB or student’s book done during the semester) for inspection during the office hours by the end of January 2016. Otherwise, they will not be eligible for a signature. Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

WRITTEN EXAM QUESTIONS A ECONOMIC TERMS FROM THE TOPICS COVERED (explain…, what’s the difference between…, guess the term from its definition..., fill in the gap with a suitable word…write a paragraph using the relevant business English vocabulary...) B LANGUAGE (match nouns and verbs..., fill in the missing preposition..., fill in the missing part of the phrase..., find the odd one out..., say it differently without changing the meaning..., transform these nouns into verbs/adjectives...) C SKILLS (write a business letter, write a paragraph, make notes, do the presentation) Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

COURSE CONTENT WEEK DATE TOPIC 1 6 OCT INTRODUCTION UNIVERSITY ESSENTIALS (RB) 2 13 OCT PRESENTATIONS (RB) 3 20 OCT NOTE TAKING AND NOTE MAKING (RB) PARAGRAPHING (RB) 4 27 OCT ECONOMICS vs. ECONOMY THE THREE SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY (RB + MK 7) 5 3 NOV THE THREE TYPES OF ECONOMIC SYSTEMS THE PUBLIC AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR (RB) 6 10 NOV TYPES OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR (RB + MK 15) 7 17 NOV GOVERNMENT AND TAXATION (MK 22) PRIVATISATION (RB) 8 24 NOV ENTREPRENEURSHIP (RB) MANAGEMENT (MK1) Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

COURSE CONTENT WEEK DATE TOPIC 9 1 DEC REVISION PROGRESS TEST 1 (EXTRA SESSION) COMPANY STRUCTURE (MK 7) 10 8 DEC WORK AND MOTIVATION (MK 2) BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE (RB) 11 15 DEC EFFICIENCY AND EMPLOYMENT (MK 25) LABOUR RELATIONS (RB) RECRUITMENT (MK 5) 12 22 DEC 14 12 JAN PRODUCTS (MK11) MARKETING (RB + MK 12) 15 19 JAN PROMOTIONAL TOOLS & ADVERTISING (RB + MK13) 16 26 JAN PROGRESS TEST 2 (EXTRA SESSION) Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

STUDY MATERIAL REQUIRED LITERATURE MacKenzie, I. (2010) English for Business Studies (3rd ed.), CUP Business English 1 Resource Bank, 2015/2016 RECOMMENDED LITERATURE Business dictionaries: Longman Business English Dictionary (2000) Oxford Business English Dictionary for Learners of English and CD-ROM (2005) Poslovni rječnik (Englesko-hrvatski), Školska knjiga (2006) Špiljak-Ivir: Englesko-hrvatski poslovni rječnik, Masmedia (2000) Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

RECOMMENDED LITERATURE GRAMMAR BOOKS Murphy, R. (2004) English Grammar in Use with Answers and CD ROM. A Self-study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Students of English (Paperback), Cambridge University Press Strutt, P. (2000) Business Grammar in Usage, Longman Emmerson, P. (2002) Business Grammar Builder, MacMillan Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

HOW TO EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH? read business press (e.g. the Financial Times, The Economist, Business Week,…) visit web-sites: e.g. ft.com, economist.com, investopedia.com, bloomberg.com, etc. watch satellite channels (BBC, CNBC, CNN…) gain international experience (student grants, part-time jobs, student exchange programs) Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

TIPS TO REMEMBER... ATTEND CLASSES REGULARLY. Successful language learning can only take place if you are exposed to the language concerned on a regular basis, and if you are willing to participate actively in class to enhance all your language skills. PREPARE THE TASKS assigned for each unit since continuous preparation and learning will most certainly facilitate your passing the final test. Also, it will make your teacher's task much easier and your classes more interesting and enjoyable. USE THE REQUIRED LITERATURE but additional sources are always welcome. IF YOU MISS A CLASS FOR ANY REASON, make sure you catch up immediately. Do not wait for your assignments to pile up, because you might face difficulties mastering the whole study material at once. Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

TIPS TO REMEMBER... KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE STUDENTS FROM YOUR GROUP so that you can do your tasks efficiently. CHANGE THE TEAM if you think you can work more productively with other students in your class. Whenever you feel FURTHER EXPLANATION is needed for an assignment, or if you feel you have difficulties with mastering the required literature, ask your teacher for help in class or during office hours (TUE 16:00-18:00 & THUR 16:00-17:00). USE THE FACULTY WEBSITE EFFICIENTLY. PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES actively, prepare for your assignments and progress tests well so that you do not have to do the final oral or written exam at the end of this semester. Introduction Timetable Course Guidelines Grading Criteria Exams Course Content Study Material and Literature Tips to Remember

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