| Code | LAN110 |
| School | EBSL |
| Module Level | 1 |
| Module Code | LAN110 |
| Class | GE|EL|MA|MI| |
| Availability | DE|SA| |
| Available Summer | N |
| Semester | 1 |
| Credits | 12 |
| ECTS Credits | 6 |
| Contact Hours | 72 |
| Self Study Hours | 48 |
| Course Aims | The learning of languages and understanding of other cultures complement the study of international business throughout the BAIB programme. It provides students with a business education embedded in a multilingual and multicultural context. Thus, Language for Business modules equip students with language competence and lead them to an in-depth understanding of different societies from a social, political, economic and cultural perspective.
Pre-SPA Language for Business modules provide the necessary foundation in linguistic, social, business and cultural aspects of the target language (TL) in preparation for the study, work and life experience in TL countries during the SPA.
The post-SPA Language for Business modules, on the other hand, consolidate and develop students' communicative competence and topic-based knowledge further. |
| Course Content | Language learning in this module is designed to contribute to provide students with the knowledge and skills they will need for the subsequent language modules at EBS and during their Study Period Abroad (SPA). The syllabus is mostly based on general language with some business language elements.
The social and cultural environment:
- language and TL country(ies)
- population, geography, cities, regions (descriptions)
- social interaction (e.g. shopping, making appointments, asking directions, etc.) formal vs. informal exchanges
- daily life, leisure activities, hobbies
Cultural differences:
- family relationships, eating habits, mealtimes, dress code, etc
The working environment:
- organisations and the office, agenda, tasks and responsibilities (Refer to individual language module packs for specific details)
Core Skills Content
The teaching and learning strategy will help to develop further the following skills:
- comprehension of the target language (in oral and written form) from a variety of registers and modes of delivery
- production (oral and written) of contextually appropriate target language in general, social, academic, and professional situations
- ability to adapt to linguistically and socially diverse communicative contexts
- cultural awareness: openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people, cultures and business
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| Learning Outcomes | A4, A5, C4 |
| Presentation | The teaching/learning strategy for language study at EBS has been designed to ensure that the learning outcomes for each module have been acquired. In pre-SPA modules (1 to 6), the TLS seeks to address students' needs in preparation for their Study Period Abroad, and after SPA (module 7), it draws upon students' experience and knowledge gained through their SPA.
Students learn by speaking, listening, reading and writing; they are directed and encouraged to do so through engagement with authentic target language sources from a variety of media; modes of engagement include role-play, presentation of own work, group discussion, debates, case studies, simulations and independent research. In addition, self-directed learning is an integral part of all module programmes. Work done in self-managed time is part of the module assessment.
Teaching draws upon a variety of teaching methods and is task-oriented. It encourages students to become independent learners through the provision of stimulating materials and tasks. Methods include: group and individual teaching; tutor-student interaction; skill-based, discussion-based and knowledge-based classes; communication via IT, and by means of specially designed learning materials. |
| Reading Recommended | refer to specific language module outline booklets |
| Reading Required | refer to specific language module outline booklets |
| Asseseement Methods | Portfolio (individual assignment) and test (individual assignment) |