Business English
Knowledge
Through the course, students acquire:
- Broad knowledge about current events, concepts, themes and structures within international business life.
- Knowledge about English language norms in different cultural and social contexts.
- Knowledge about the history, traditions, uniqueness, and social context of business.
Skills
The students are expected to be able to:
- Use correct and relevant vocabulary and terminology.
- Function effectively within an international environment.
- Be able to apply theoretical knowledge in practical contexts.
General competence
The students are expected to be able to:
- Communicate and convey central theories, issues, and solutions in business through practical and functional language, both written and oral.
- Exchange precise and relevant perspectives with others, based on relevant theories in business, and through this contribute to developing the practice of business.
- Have a solid understanding of intercultural issues in busines and see a relation between this and the practice of business.
Compulsory course for 1st year students - bachelor international marketing
Compulsory course for students on Experience English: Autumn
Elective course for other students at Nord University
Combined assessment comprising of:
Take- home examination, individual, 1 week, grading scale A-F, F for fail. 60/100
Portfolio assessment, individual, grading scale A-F, F for fail. 40/10
Portfolio consists of three written submissions
- Experience reflection
- Analysis of article hand out
- Essay on a self selected topic from the syllabus
Assessment task, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved. Presentation.
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