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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Tatjana Zakutajeva
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Business Management; Management Science; Person and Property Defence; Civil and Military Defense; Juridical Science
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Economics; Other economic and management sub-sectors

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

English knowledge and skills at Intermediate B1/B2 level corresponding to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

On successful completion of the study course, students will: • know the most common terms used in economics, business and legislation for use in various academic and professional situations; • apply the acquired vocabulary for professional needs, communicating with clients and business partners; • distinguish between business language styles, find the written and oral information they need.

Skills

On successful completion of the study course, students will be able to: • get the necessary written and spoken information and express their point of view, applying the terms acquired during the course; • define and apply business and legal terminology; • write annotations, company reports, formal letters; • make and deliver presentations in English; • present their ideas in meetings, give recommendations, agreement or disagreement.

Competence

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to communicate, write, read, work and deliver presentations in English, understanding and using professional terminology and concepts. Students will be able to explain and discuss in a reasoned manner the complex or systemic nature of the industry or aspects of the professional field.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Economic security, EDMz 2Master’sLimited choice