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| Module Code | EN 200 |
| Module Title | Wirtschaftsenglisch · English for International Business & Study II |
| Academic level | Level 2 |
| Instruction | English |
| Credit value | 10 |
| Pre-requisites | English Level 1 |
| Co-requisites | All other Level 2 core modules |
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Rationale for Module |
Language capability, sensitivity to cultural
differences, and understanding why international trade takes place and its effects, are an essential success factor in international management. Students practice and develop their communicative ability in English in areas of particular use for their subsequent studies and later careers. At the same time they develop differentiated and critical insights into international business and socio-cultural affairs. The module also develops the investigative, independent learning and writing skills gained at Level 1, and is designed to equip students with a broad knowledge and understanding of approaches to academic investigation. This puts them in the position to engage professionally and socially with English native speakers at a high level of linguistic and social competence, as well as to take full advantage of Level 3 of the programme. Teaching encompasses sessions in society & culture, research methods, international trade & politics, business communication, and translation/mediation, reflecting the knowledge and skills required in business and study. Tutors are predominantly native speakers. In terms of content, the module builds on the knowledge and understanding gained in the Level 1 modules ‘Introductory Economics’ and ‘English for International Business & Study I’. |
| Aims |
This module aims to: • develop an integrated understanding of current economic and social and political developments in the UK and USA • develop students’ critical understanding of the rationale and motivation for international trade, and the tensions between national trade policies and free trade • provide students with the knowledge and language skills necessary to express themselves on a wide range of business issues for professional, academic and social purposes • enable students to review their own attitudes and values in terms of the similarities and dissimilarities between their own and foreign cultures/societies • develop the concepts, skills and practices required to conduct research projects appropriate to a variety of service sector management contexts |