Business English and Concise Writing (VC_125)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students’ communication skills for use in academic and professional settings and to facilitate the acquisition of professional terminology for productive use.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of the English language at secondary school level.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students:
• will know the general English vocabulary and basic economic and business terminology for use in various academic and professional situations, will be able to apply the acquired lexis for professional needs, to communicate with clients, to distinguish between business language styles, will be able to get necessary oral and written information.
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
• obtain the necessary written and spoken information and express their point of view, applying the terms acquired during the course;
• define and apply business terminology;
• write reports, formal letters, and summaries;
• make and deliver presentations in English;
• present their ideas in meetings, express suggestions in an ethical, constructive, and persuasive manner;
• communicate with mass media;
• participate in debates.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to practically apply the acquired terminology in different communicative situations as well as in written correspondence.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship, IBSEeng | 1 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Sniedze Vilde |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business and Start-up Entrepreneurship, IBSEeng | 2 | Bachelor’s | Limited choice | Sniedze Vilde |
