Bailey Natasha tantárgyprogramjai
Szakmai idegen nyelv I/2. Angol (KGNB_NOKM004) Business English II 2020/2021 Spring Semester REVISED/ ONLINE START
Teacher: Natasha Bailey-Borbély natasha.bailey@ga.sze.hu Credits: 3
Contact hours: 1 occasion weekly, online, Google Meet, class divided into 3 sub-groups
Course Overview
Given the present circumstances due to partial lockdown and online learning the course will remain fluid and can be adapted at a later date to adjust to any possible changes/return to face-to-face teaching. This includes changes to both topics and tasks.
Students will develop their speaking and reading skills by extending their vocabulary at an intermediate/upper intermediate level in a range of business and job market related topics. The course is based on a high level of interaction which will be made possible in weekly online meetings. Its focus is on the language needed in various business areas and to gain deeper insight and understanding of the global economy and issues. Students will complete various written tasks and assignments.
Assessment
Continual assessment. Each class students need to complete vocabulary development tasks, discuss various topics.
Class work and assignments/participation 100% Pass over 60%
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week 1 |
Needs analysis, revision, warm up session |
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week 2 |
Discussion of current affairs. Stock market, shorting |
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week 3 |
Discussion of current affairs. Economic bubbles, 2008 economic crisis, Covid19 pandemic |
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week 4 |
Discussion of current affairs. The future of work, robotics |
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week 5 |
Discussion of current affairs. Artificial Intelligence |
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week 6 |
Discussion of current affairs. Elon Musk, space colonisation/space tourism |
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week 7 |
Discussion of current affairs. Cryptocurrency/Bitcoin and the black market |
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week 8 |
Discussion of current affairs. Predictive shopping, changing consumer habits |
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week 9 |
Discussion of current affairs. Challenges |
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week 10 |
Discussion of current affairs. Cultural know-how |
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week 11 |
Discussion of current affairs. Fake news |
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week 12 |
Discussion of current affairs. Business idioms |
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week 13 |
Discussion of current affairs. Decision making |
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week 14 |
Discussion of current affairs. Individual feedback and advice |
Szakmai idegen nyelv I/1. Angol (KGNB_NOKM001) Business English I 2020/2021 Spring Semester REVISED/ ONLINE START
Teacher: Natasha Bailey-Borbély (INOK) natasha.bailey@ga.sze.hu Credits: 3
Contact hours: 1 occasion weekly, online, Google Meet, class divided into 2 sub-groups
Course Overview
Given the present circumstances due to partial lockdown and online learning the course will remain fluid and can be adapted at a later date to adjust to any possible changes/return to face-to-face teaching. This includes changes to both topics and tasks.
Students will develop their speaking and reading skills by extending their vocabulary at an pre-intermediate/intermediate/upper intermediate level (depending on sub-group)in a range of business and job market related topics. The course is based on a high level of interaction which will be made possible in weekly online meetings. Its focus is on the language needed in various business areas and also to learn the necessary skills to write a competent CV and to develop interview techniques. Students will complete various written tasks and assignments.
Assessment
Continual assessment. Each class students need to complete vocabulary development tasks, discuss various topics, write a skills-based CV.
Class work and assignments/participation 100% Pass over 60%
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week 1 |
Needs analysis, language level assessment. |
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week 2 |
Language of university course/studies. Self- evaluation of transferrable skills/strengths, weaknesses. |
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week 3 |
Discussion of current affairs. Comparison of chronological and skills-based CV. Critique of sample CVs. |
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week 4 |
Discussion of current affairs. Own skills CV preparation |
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week 5 |
Discussion of current affairs. Peer and teacher assessment and correction of own CVs. |
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week 6 |
Discussion of current affairs. Interview techniques/tactics. |
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week 7 |
Discussion of current affairs. Preparing sample interview questions. Search for sample job advertisement, translation. |
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week 8 |
Discussion of current affairs. Interview roleplay, peer assessment . |
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week 9 |
Discussion of current affairs. The language of HR, recruitment and selection. |
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week 10 |
Discussion of current affairs. The language of HR, recruitment and selection. |
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week 11 |
Discussion of current affairs. Global job market |
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week 12 |
Discussion of current affairs. Remote working, working abroad |
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week 13 |
Discussion of current affairs. Financial vocabulary. |
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week 14 |
Discussion of current affairs. Financial vocabulary. |
ORIGO C1 TANTÁRGYPROGRAM ANGOL FELSŐFOKÚ FELKÉSZÍTŐRE (KGNB_NOKM01)
C1 Advanced English Language Speaking Exam Prep 2020/21 Spring Semester REVISED/ ONLINE START
Teacher: Natasha Bailey-Borbély (and Háromi Filoména) natasha.bailey@ga.sze.hu
Contact hours: 2x weekly, online, Google Meet, group divided into 2, each session further divided into 2 sub-groups
Course Overview
Given the present circumstances due to partial lockdown and online learning the course will remain fluid and can be adapted at a later date to adjust to any possible changes/return to face-to-face teaching. This includes changes to both topics and tasks.
Students will develop their speaking skills by extending their vocabulary at an upper intermediate/advanced level (depending on sub-group)in a range of exam and current affairs related topics. The course is based on a high level of interaction which will be made possible in weekly online meetings. Students will complete various preparatory tasks and assignments.
Assessment
Continual assessment. Each class students need to complete vocabulary development tasks, discuss various topics and actively participate in the sessions.
Class work and assignments/participation 100% Pass over 60
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Week |
Topic |
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1 |
Level testing interviews/needs analysis |
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2 |
The world of work |
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3 |
Education |
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4 |
Communication |
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5 |
Health/sport |
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6 |
Eating habits |
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7 |
Shopping/services |
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8 |
Transport/traffic |
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10 |
The environment |
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11 |
Travel/tourism |
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12 |
Hungary/EU |
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13 |
Free time/culture |
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14 |
Mock Exam |