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

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3. GENERAL INFORMATION NAME: ANKICA KNEZOVIĆ, MSc senior lecturer
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OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday 16:00-18:00, Thursday 16:00-17:00
OFFICE: Room 18
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4. TIMETABLE
TUESDAY 12: :00 P(MOS-PULJ) ROOM 10 GROUP 1 WEDNESDAY 12: :00 S(PAU-PULJ) ROOM 21 GROUP 2 WEDNESDAY 14:30-16:00 S(MOS-PAT) ROOM 12
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5. 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
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6. 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)
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7. 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%
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8. 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)
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9. 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.
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10. 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)
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11. 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)
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12. 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)
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13. 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)
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14. 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
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15. 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)
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16. 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.
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17. 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.
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