ECTS - Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto

Degree: Administrative Assistance And Translation

Course: Business English I
Academic Year: 2019/2020

Academic year: 1 Number of Credits (ECTS): 4.0

Theoretical /Practical Work (hours): 3.0 h
Term: 1st Semester
Frequency: Mandatory
Course Coordinator: Mestre José Ruíz

Objectives:
The learning goals of this unit refer to the ability to communicate orally and in writing, using grammatical, discoursive, sociolinguistic
and strategic competences in interactional situations in English, according to the B2 level of the CEFRL.
The students should be able to:
- Understand oral and written texts related to the main subject areas;
- Interact orally and in writing with native speakers or from other nationalities in English;
- Present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to the main subject areas of the course and fields of
personal of interest;
- Write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects related to the main subject areas of the course and personal interests;
- Write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view.

Syllabus:
1 English as a global language
1.1 Spelling
1.2 Word formation
1.3 New words
1.4 Using the dictionary
1.5 Numbers and figures
2 Cultural diversity
2.1 National stereotypes
2.2 International etiquette
2.3 Culture shock
2.4 International relations
2.5 The weather
3 Business across cultures
3.1 Intercultural communication
3.2 Cultural differences in business
3.3 Styles of negotiating
3.4 Cultural know-how
3.5 International business etiquette

Teaching methodologies:
Communicative classroom activities, including role-plays, simulations and pair and group work.
Exposure to and exploration of authentic written and spoken materials.
Use of multimedia teaching/learning tools.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment and final assessment.

References:
Dossiers:
1. Class File
2. Practice Tests

Mestre José Ruíz

S. Mamede Infesta, 12 de Setembro de 2019