Module Description
English for Professional Communication 1
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Central Idea:
In order for students to achieve their employability goals, they need to improve their knowledge of the
English language as it is used in the workplace and also develop key skills for the international
workplace. At the same time, higher education is becoming more and more international and English
also plays a key role in the academic world. The OST English Language Programme therefore takes a
skills-focused approach which is designed to help students become successful communicators in
professional, workplace, situations as well as in academic settings. Its systematic development of key
language skills will also help prepare them for internationally recognised external exams.
EPC1 offers students an introduction to professional communication in English at ALTE level B2+. It
covers a variety of language and skills training which students can immediately use in the workplace
and for their studies, whilst also developing essential communication skills and focuses on the kind of
linguistic accuracy which is needed to perform well in professional settings.
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Additional Required Knowledge:
FCE (Cambridge First Certificate) B2
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Contact hours: 19,5
Guided self-study: 20,5
Independent self-study: 50
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Performance Evaluation
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Exam Comments:
Written exam: 100 points.
Permitted examination aids: no aids allowed
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Contents
Intended Learning Outcomes (Final Competences):
Professional competences
Participants can:
- Understand and develop their knowledge of the English language for the workplace
- Develop their awareness of the different business situations and the communication styles
needed, especially when working across cultures - Read and understand business texts in detail
- Write a formal complaint with a high degree of linguistic accuracy
Methodological competences
Participants can:
- Recognise the strengths and weaknesses of factual texts
- Craft professional written texts
Self-competences
Participants can:
- Take responsibility for their own learning
- Effectively communicate their ideas and opinions in a clear and professional manner
- Respond to questions and ideas of others in a appropriate and professional manner
- Develop their soft skills so as to work effectively with people whose personality and culture may
be different from their own
Social competences
Participants can:
- Rngage with developments in international business by consulting original sources
- Collaborate with fellow students in a variety of scenarios, such as projects and workshops
- Understand different business situations and have an awareness of different communication
styles, especially when working across cultures - Work effectively with people whose personality and culture may be different from their own
Module and Learning Content:
Topic area I:
- Market research
- Cooperation and mentoring in the workplace
- Money matters
- Environmental challenges
- Writing: Reports, Emails, Letter of complaint
Topic area II:
- Exam practice
- Feedback on texts
Topic area III:
- Business Workshops
Teaching and Learning Methods:
Teacher-conducted class work, indiviual work, partner work, class discussions, workshops, group work,
role-play
Bibliography:
Mandatory
- ENPC 1: Business Partner B2+ Coursebook and Online Workbook : Pearson.
Optional
- McCarthy, M., McCarten, J., Clark, D. and Clark, R. (2009). Grammar for Business. Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press. - Swan, M. (2009). Practical English Usage (3rd edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Recommended for current business news: www.ft.com; www.economist.com; www.cnn.com;
www.cnbc.com; www.bloomberg.com