Course - Business English - AS201414
AS201414 - Business English
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written and oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School exam | 60/100 | 3 hours | ||
| Oral examination | 40/100 | F |
Course content
- Effective communication in English in an international business environment
- The influence of culture on workplace and business communication
- Developing awareness of language use and choices in a variety of work-based contexts
- Written business English in a variety of work-based texts
- Spoken business English in a variety of work-based contexts
Learning outcome
- Discuss the role of English in international workplaces.
- Create original business texts in English for a range of contexts with a high degree of correctness in terms of grammar, lexical choice, syntax, register, and presentation.
- Explain the features of different registers* used in business texts.
- Evaluate the appropriacy of language used in business texts.
- Justify your choices regarding language and presentation in business texts.
- Communicate to a wider audience your research in business topics.
- Assess the relevance of what you have learned.
Learning methods and activities
- Interactive classes with a high level of student participation in all activities
- Collaborative teamwork
- The preparation and presentation of oral and written tasks
Compulsory assignments
- Mandatory assignments
Further on evaluation
Examination:
3 hour written exam (60%) Oral exam (40%)
The oral exam consists of a presentation by candidates based on the preparation carried out for the second mandatory assignment. This includes follow-up questions from the examiner. Both the written and oral exam must be awarded a pass grade in order for the candidate to be awarded an overall pass grade for this course.
Re-sit examination:
Students are entitled to re-sit only the part of the examination in which they have had legitimate reasons for an absence or have failed. A re-sit examination will take place only during the designated period for re-sit examinations. Students are entitled to take only the part of the ordinary examination in which they have failed or want to improve. They do not need to re-take all parts of the examination.
Mandatory assignments:
- One individual written assignment
- One written preparation for a presentation
- One group written assignment
Students must pass all three assignments in order to take the final oral and written exams. Previously approved mandatory assignments do not need to be handed in again for later exams.
Recommended previous knowledge
General university college entrance requirements
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
Resources (reading and listening texts) will be made available at the start of the semester.
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Ålesund
- Economics and Administration
Department with academic responsibility
Department of International Business
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written and oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Oral examination
40/100
F
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29
09:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Autumn ORD School exam 60/100 2024-12-06 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates C215 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 36 C218 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 40 Gymsal Laterna/Lab-bygg 118 - Spring UTS Oral examination 40/100 F
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS School exam 60/100 2025-06-05 09:00 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates C226 Ankeret/Hovedbygget 1
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"