Business English

SP203L

The course develops skills in cross-cultural communication using English in a business environment. Students are guided in the development of written and spoken English skills for use in management, recruitment, production and logistics, and international marketing contexts.

Higher Education Entrance Qualification and English language proficiency

General study admission.

Through the course, it is facilitated for students to acquire:

Knowledge

Current events, concepts, themes and structures within international business life
Aspects of international trade and interaction
English language norms in different cultural and social contexts

Skills

Use of correct and relevant vocabulary and terminology
Ability to function effectively within an international environment
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts

General competence

Good practical language, both written and oral
Good intercultural understanding

No special costs beyond semester fee and course literature.

Mandatory course for 1st year students - bachelor international marketing

Elective course for other students at Nord University

Weekly classes on speaking, listening, writing, and reading comprehension. The textbook is required for weekly assignments and additional course materials will be made available on Canvas. Participation is not compulsory, although students must deliver weekly assignments and one in-class presentation to a passing standard in order to be eligible for the examination.

There will be an internal evaluation of the course near the end of term. Centrally administered course evaluations are an important part of the University's quality assurance system and students are strongly encouraged to take part.

Compulsary work must be done before writing the exam.

Due to the Covid-19 epedemic, a number of assessments and exams at Nord University has been changed.

Changes are made in accordance with the Temporary Regulations on Supplements to Regulation 31/01/2019 no. 63: Concerning Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a Result of the Coronavirus Epidemic- according to §2 of the Corona Epidemic, Assessment Methods, Sections 1-3

To accommodate this, the form of assessment will be changed from written school examination to written home examination on this course in the autumn of 2020.

NOTE: Spring 2021: The written school examination has been changed to home examination.

Changes are done due to the Covid-19 epidemic, in accordance with the Temporary Regulations on Supplements to Regulation 28/10/2020 no. 63: Concerning Studies and Examinations at Nord University - Extraordinary Measures as a Result of the Coronavirus Epidemic- according to §2 of the Corona Epidemic, Assessment Methods, Sections 1-3.

English dicitonary

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

SP203L-003 - Business English - written supervised examination - 6 credits

SP203L-004 - Business English - oral examination - 4 credits

Curriculum literature

Leganto

Course language

English

Credits

Study location

Bodø

Responsible faculty

The Faculty of Education and Arts

Course coordinator

Information about the course coordinator for the selected semester is no longer available. Please contact the current course coordinator.