universita` di catania - Dipartimento di Economia e Impresa

University of Catania – Department of Economics and Business
Degree in Business Economics
Academic year 2015/16
English Language (II year, I semester, 9 credits)
Name of the teacher: Prof. Giuseppina Di Gregorio
Student receiving place: Palazzo delle scienze – C.so Italia, 55 - Catania
Phone: 095/7537641; email: [email protected]
Student receiving timetable: Monday 12-13; Tuesday 12-13.
General
Objectives of
teaching in
terms of expected results of
learning
1. Knowledge and understanding: since the main purpose of this course is to foster students’
learning of the four linguistic skills, which are pivotal to support a linguistic competence defined by
the intermediate level, main features of syntax and morphology will be analyzed, with specific
reference to phonetics, lexis of connected speech, English usages in the economic field, related to
the degree’s objectives.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding: students will be required to apply their linguistic
competences and to communicate fluently, with specific lexis and correct syntax, concerning
several topics of the professional field.
3. Making judgements: linguistic competence is crucial for a practical application of ESP to national
and international work contexts.
4. Communication skills: communication skills, which will be assessed through oral and written
tests, are meant to provide students with adequate tools to gain international work experience.
5. Learning skills: the course aims at developing students' autonomous learning skills.
Pre- requisites
None.
Teaching
organization/
methods
Lectures with handouts and slides; written and oral activities; team work; case
studies’ analysis.
Attendance
Normally (attendance is highly recommended, because language learning relies on practice).
Reference
texts
1.
J. Allison and P. Emmerson, The Business 2.0, Macmillan;
2.
F. Bentini, B. Richardson, V. Vaugham, In Business, Pearson/Longman;
3.
P. Emmerson, email English, Macmillan;
4.
R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use, Cambridge or A. Gallagher, F. Galuzzi, Activating Grammar,
Pearson/Longman or A. Amendolagine, N. Coe, K. Paterson and M. Harrison, Grammar Spectrum,
Oxford;
5.
A. Tuck, Oxford Dictionary of Business English for Learners of English, Oxford U. P.; Longman,
Business English Dictionary, Longman.
6.
Additional materials will be provided, as case studies and power point presentations.
In itinere evaluation
Presentation of a Business Plan. Evaluation
is out of thirty, and it will be considered
for the final mark. Class attendance is
necessary to participate in this exam:
students must attend 75% of the lectures.
Final term evaluation
Final term evaluation is composed of two
exams, written an oral exam. If the written
test score is passing (i. e., minimum 18),
students will access the oral exam, where
all the topics listed in the course syllabus
will be assessed. Evaluation is out of thirty.
Evaluation dates
http://www.economia.unict.it/Didattica/D
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Evaluation
Way of
delivery
STUDIUM: Economia Aziendale → LINGUA INGLESE (A-L), 1007453C0 - DI GREGORIO GIUSEPPINA
Economia Aziendale → LINGUA INGLESE (A-L), 1007453C1 - DI GREGORIO GIUSEPPINA
Course syllabus
Show with a star, *, the main topics mandatory to succeed in the exam
I MODULE (3 CFU) – English Grammar
Syllabus description: Basic grammar and contrastive grammar, written and oral exercises. Exercises related to
comprehension and rewritings and syntactical transformations.
II MODULE (4 CFU) – Business Theory
Syllabus description: the main aim is to allow students to know Business English contents and specific lexis, for
this this reason attentio will be paid to ESP and Business materials, highlighting syntactical and lexical similes and
contrasts, using texts and videos, to enhance reading, listening e speaking skills. In this contexts, specific
attention will be paid to the following topics: Management, Marketing, Advertising, Production, Logistics,
Products and brands, Banking, Finance, Bonds, Stocks and Shares, Company structure, Business cycle, Business
organization, Commerce and E-Commerce, Green Economy.
III MODULE (3 CFU) – Business Communication
Syllabus description: the main purpose of this module is written production, in order to allow students to
rework what they have learnt. Different texts typologies will be discussed, as orders, replies, complaints, CV,
reports, etc. Moreover, in order to conside r EAP features, scientific products will be discussed.
Topics
*1. Language skills (writing, reading, listening, reading)
CEFR Level B1
*2. COMMERCE AND E-COMMERCE
(lezioni: II – III - IV)
*3. CHANNELS OF DISTRIBUTION
(lezioni: II – III - IV)
Syllabus A.A. 2015-16
Reference Text
Materials provided by foreign language
assistants.
TEXT 2: UNIT 1 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 2: UNIT 1 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
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*4. FACTORS OF PRODUCTION
(lezioni: IV - V)
*5. CHAIN OF PRODUCTION
(lezioni: IV - V)
TEXT 2: UNIT 1 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 2: UNIT 1 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 1: UNIT 5
*6. TYPES OF ECONOMY
(lezioni: VI)
TEXT 2: UNIT 1 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
*7. BUSINESS ORGANIZATION
(lezioni: VII - VIII)
TEXT 2: UNIT 2 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
*8. FRANCHISING
(lezioni: IX)
*9. COMPANY STRUCTURE
(lezioni: IX – X - XI)
TEXT 2: UNIT 2 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 2: UNIT 2 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 1: UNIT 1
*10. LOGISTICS
(lezioni: XII - XIII)
*11. BANKING
(lezioni: XXI - XXII)
TEXT 2: UNIT 3 - 4(additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 1: UNIT 3
TEXT 2: UNIT 5 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 1: UNIT 8
*12. FINANCE
(lezioni: XXIII - XXIV)
*13. MARKETING
(lezioni: XV – XVI - XVII)
TEXT 2: UNIT 6 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 2: UNIT 7 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 1: UNIT 2
*14. ADVERTISING
(lezioni: XVIII - XIX - XX)
15. FAIR TRADE AND GREEN ECONOMY
(lezioni: XXV- XXVI)
*16. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
(lezioni: XXIII - XXIV)
*17. BONDS AND SHARES
(lezioni: XXIII - XXIV)
18. MANAGEMENT
(lezioni: X)
Syllabus A.A. 2015-16
TEXT 2: UNIT 7 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 2: UNIT 8 - 9(additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 2: UNIT 2 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 1: UNIT 7
TEXT 2: UNIT 6 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
(additional materials, STUDIUM)
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19. BUSINESS CYCLE
(lezioni: XXV)
20. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
(lezioni: XXVII – XXVIII – XXIX - XXX)
(additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 3 (additional materials, STUDIUM)
TEXT 1: UNIT 4
Typical/frequent questions/exercises
1 IN ITINERE EVALUATION: presentation of a Business Plan
(through SWAT Analysis, Business Model Canvas, etc.)
2 FINAL TERM EVALUATION
Written exam exercises: Listening (true or false
questions; fill in); Reading (true or false questions;
multiple choice); Grammar Exercizes (cloze, translations,
fill in); Writing - business email.
Oral exam: questions about the topics listed in the
Syllabus, like “what are the main features of channels of
distribution?”, “what is the difference between bonds
and shares?”
Syllabus A.A. 2015-16
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