1. INTRODUCTORY CLASS

2. WELCOME

3.  International foreign language – lingua franca.  The language of business and trade.  “I have been studying it for 12 years. I know it. I won’t come to classes.” ???  General English vs. English for Specific Purposes (English for Economic Purposes).  Business English vs. English for Economic Purposes?  Future prospects?  Individual ambitions – working for an international company or master’s studies?

4.  E-mail: jelena.basta@eknfak.ni.ac.rs  Office hours: 12 p.m. – 14 p.m., Friday  Office: Annex, Floor 2, Office 7  Materials available on: http://www.eknfak.ni.ac.rs/src/engleski.php  Or: www.eknfak.ni.ac.rs – Studije – Knjiga nastavnika i predmeta – Engleski jezik - Materijal

5. 1) Writing e-mails; 2) Street behaviour and behaviour out of the office and classroom.

6.  Đurović dr Tatjana, Silaški dr Nadežda. Engleski jezik. Beograd, Ekonomski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, 2010. (1 st semester)  Silaški dr Nadežda, Đurović dr Tatjаnа. Engleski za ekonomiste. Beograd, Ekonomski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, 2010. (2 nd semester)  Đurović dr Tatjаnа, Silаški dr Nаdeždа. English Practice in Economics and Business, Beograd, Ekonomski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, 2008.  Silaški dr Nadežda, Đurović dr Tatjаnа. English Grammar for Economists, Beograd, Ekonomski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, 2010. (optional)

7.  Silaški dr Nadežda, Đurović dr Tatjаnа. Engleski za ekonomiste. Beograd, Ekonomski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, 2010. (1 st semester)  Silaški dr Nadežda. Engleski za ekonomiste 2. Beograd, Ekonomski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, 2011. (2 nd semester)  Đurović dr Tatjаnа, Silаški dr Nаdeždа. English Practice in Economics and Business, Beograd, Ekonomski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, 2008.  Silaški dr Nadežda, Đurović dr Tatjаnа. English Grammar for Economists, Beograd, Ekonomski fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu, 2010. (optional)

8.  A written+oral exam (obligatory).  2 progress tests.  In order to take the second test, you need to pass the first test.  If you fail the second test, the first test will not count.  2 passed progress tests = a written part of the exam.

9.  Not satisfied with the mark? – Take the whole test in the exam term.  Contents of the tests – everything covered in the class or as a HW assignment.  An oral exam – duration and time.  An oral exam – contents – 2 parts: 1) reading, and 2) retelling.

10.  2 positive marks (at written and oral exams) = a passed exam  The validity of progress tests - until the end of the school year.  The validity of written exams –three successive exam terms (both regular and irregular).  Recording marks after tests?  Not satisfied with the final mark?

11.  Try not to be late.  Try not to leave the classroom before the break.  Try to be quiet.  Try to engage in all classroom activities.  Try to do your HW regularly.  Try to respect your peers and professors.

12.  Respect other students waiting their line.  Number of students allowed in front of my office + reasons for the restriction?  Respect the dates and times designated for recording progress test marks!  NEVER interrupt and disturb students taking their oral part of the exam.  If you have not been a regular student, do not ask the professor to give you an instant course in English for Economists.

13.  Is regular attendance a precondition for obtaining the signature?  Signatures –when and how?

14.  Study regularly (if possible, after each class).  Always do your homework!  If something is unclear, ask the professor immediately or during the office hours.  Try to speak as much as possible, even if you feel unsure and uncomfortable – I appreciate it!

15.  Participation in classroom activities leaves a positive impression on the professor.  It, to a great extent, influences your final mark.  Show signs of cooperation and willingness to study.  Visit the website of the Faculty regularly – a lot of course information there + results and schedules!