BIK 2988 English for Business
APPLIES TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2012/2013
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BIK 2988 English for Business Responsible for the course Charles Cooper Department Department of Communication - Culture and Languages Term According to study plan ECTS Credits 7,5 Language of instruction Norwegian and english Introduction Learning outcome Many Norwegians feel that their English is basically up to par. But when it comes to using English on the job when working with non-Norwegian-speaking colleagues and customers, communicating with business partners or establishing an agreement abroad, they often feel they could do a good deal better. This course has been developed to provide practical, business-oriented language and communication training to people in this situation. Major elements:
Prerequisites Requirements: English from high school or the equivalent. Compulsory reading Books: Powell, Mark. 2004. New business matters : coursebook ; business english with a lexical approach. 2nd ed. Thomson Learning Recommended reading Books: Hansen, Einar. 2007. Bedre engelsk forretningsspråk : spesialordbok i økonomisk administrativt fagspråk. 5. utg. Cappelen akademisk forl Course outline
- accounting - advertizing and marketing - economics - finance - human resources Computer-based tools itslearning Learning process and workload The course is based on 48 teaching hours of lectures. Classes are held in English and include language training, discussion, group work and presentations. Participants are encouraged to give a presentation of work-related material during the course of the semester. Examination Assessment: The course is completed by a three-hour individual written exam. Examination code(s) BIK 29881 - Written exam; accounts for 100% of the final grade in BIK 2988, 7,5 ECTS credits. Examination support materials English-English, Norwegian-English, English-Norwegian dictionaries. Re-sit examination Re-sit at the next ordinary exam. Additional information |
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