Official and Commercial Communication in English 340-AH1-3LEN

The aim of the course is to expand the vocabulary related to communication of a political and commercial nature at the macro (politics and international economy) and micro (communication between enterprises) levels. Students follow media reports on current events in politics and the world economy, and then are able to creatively discuss and reach agreement on the subject.

Ss keep a reading diary, where they summarize news from English-language press on subjects connected with diplomacy, politics and economy. They also prepare presentations of constitutional systems and economies of selected countries, as well as selected companies operating on the world market.

Ss also take part in arranged negociations and debates. Additionally they practise writing official and business emails and letters.

Prerequisites (description)

The course is dedicated to Ss of the 3rd year, who should have completed the courses in practical use of the English language in the fourth semester. Official and Commercial Communication in English requires Ss to have an advanced command of the general language, which can be oriented towards a specialist language.

Course coordinators

Stefan Kubiak

Type of course

obligatory courses

Learning outcomes

Having completed the course Ss:
- are familiar with political systems of selected countries and can talk about them in English
- can participate in negotiations and debates
- can write a semiformal email and letter

Bibliography

D. Cotton, D. Falvey, S. Kent, Market Leader, Pearson
- Intermediate, 3rd edition
- Upper-Intermediate, 3rd edition
- Advanced, 3rd edition
M et al, O'Kafee, Business Partner, B1 and C1, Pearson, 2018

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