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Lecturer(s)
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Öbrink Markus Johan, MgA. M.A.
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Course content
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The subject is taught as a part of the project "English Communication Skills Education Innovation". You will improve their theoretical and practical knowledge of English communication especially expert and workplace communication. We will work with: - seminars and negotiations - writing business correspondance - intercultural skills - managing international meetings - and much more The course is aimed at communication skills learning through various activities (role plays, case studies etc.). Students will test their English in practice in mock presentations, mock interviews a communication techniques training (negotiation, mediation and listening, presentations skills, writing reports, business correspondance). An integral part of the course is reading, analysis and case studies.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
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Learning outcomes
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The course is a continuation of PCE1 and is aimed at students intermediate and upper-intermediate knowledge of English. Students will improve their theoretical and practical knowledge of English communication especially professional communication, deepening the skills achieved in PCE1. The course is aimed at communication skills learning through various activities (role plays, case studies etc.) Topics we will look at include more writing, intercultural skills, negotiations, and presentations.
You will improve their theoretical and practical knowledge of English communication (C1). The course is aimed at communication skills in practice - meaning the ability to use the gained skills in real situations. At the end of the course you will be well prepared for using English in everyday work situations, including many of the normal tasks that might be asked of you. This includes communicating skills, writing, reading and presenting.
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Prerequisites
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The course is designed for intermediate and upper-intermediate English speakers. It is aimed above all on political science, sociology, economics, and journalism students. Required is knowledge of PCE1 course content.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Student performance, Analysis of linguistic, Dialog
Credit requirements: - Class presence: 2 absent classes max. Absence is in no case the reason for not being prepared in the following class. - Activity in class. - Homework: students should submit the homework or the work required for credits by the set deadlines. - Successful completion of the written credit test and final presentation. All requirements shall be completed by the end of the exam period of the semester.
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Recommended literature
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Dignen, B. (2011). Communicating Across Cultures. Book with CD. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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Markus Öbrink. (2018). Speak Up! A short manual for students (and everyone else) in how to present stuff in front of an audience. Olomouc..
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Markus Öbrink. (2019). The Subtle Art of Being Understood. Olomouc.
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Murphy, R. (2004). English grammar in use: a self study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
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