B_BA_AJ4_k English 4

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/10. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
Yvona Dicker (lecturer)
Mgr. Táňa Vybíralová (lecturer)
Mgr. Peter Majláth (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
BcA. Robert Michael Westbrook, LL.M., MBA, MSc
Language Centre – International programmes – NEWTON University
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_BA_AJ4_k/201k: Sun 15. 2. 8:45–11:55 BA Učebna 02 - oranžová, Sun 8. 3. 8:45–11:55 BA Učebna 02 - oranžová, P. Majláth
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives

This is an interactive, student-centered course focused on the development of Business English communication skills combined with applied critical-thinking practice. Students work with level-appropriate materials (B1, B2, or C1) from the Business Partner coursebook series (Financial Times Publishing), enabling differentiated instruction according to language proficiency.

The course develops practical workplace communication competencies including meetings, presentations, negotiations, professional correspondence, and collaborative problem solving. 


Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Communicate effectively in spoken and written English in common professional and business contexts appropriate to their proficiency level (B1–C1).

  2. Participate actively in professional interactions such as meetings, presentations, negotiations, and collaborative discussions.

  3. Apply relevant business vocabulary, functional language, and communication strategies to workplace-related situations.

  4. Analyse information, formulate structured arguments, and express reasoned opinions in business and professional discussions.

  5. Apply basic critical-thinking strategies, including reflection (metacognition), structured decision-making, and evaluation of alternative solutions.

  6. Deliver a structured presentation on a professional topic using appropriate language, visual support, and audience-engagement techniques.

Syllabus

Course Content – Units 7–8 (by Level)

B1 Level

Unit 7 – Teams and Workplace Collaboration
Describing workplace roles, teamwork, responsibilities, and effective collaboration in professional environments.

Unit 8 – Money and Transactions
Discussing prices, payments, basic financial transactions, and communicating about purchasing decisions.


B2 Level

Unit 7 – Project Management and Team Performance
Planning projects, coordinating team activities, setting objectives, and evaluating performance outcomes.
Unit 8 – Finance and Budgeting
Discussing budgets, financial planning, cost management, and financial decision-making in organizations.


C1 Level

Unit 7 – Leadership and Organizational Performance
Leadership strategies, managing teams, organizational effectiveness, and performance improvement.

Unit 8 – Global Business and Financial Strategy
Analysing global markets, financial strategy, international operations, and strategic resource allocation.
Literature
    required literature
  • Evans, V., Obee, B., & Obee, R. (2018). Business Partner: Student’s Book B1. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited (Financial Times Publishing).
  • Hughes, J., Stephenson, H., & Dummett, P. (2019). Business Partner: Student’s Book B2. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited (Financial Times Publishing).
  • Hughes, J., Stephenson, H., & Dummett, P. (2020). Business Partner: Student’s Book C1. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited (Financial Times Publishing).
Teaching methods
The course is delivered using a communicative, task-based, and discussion-driven methodology emphasizing active participation and experiential learning. Seminars include guided discussions, pair and group work, role-plays, simulations, case-study analysis, and short presentations. Instruction integrates language development with targeted critical-thinking activities to ensure that students apply vocabulary, grammar, and discourse strategies in realistic professional contexts. Continuous formative feedback is provided to support language accuracy, fluency, and strategic communication skills.
Assessment methods

The basic requirement for obtaining a graded course credit is a final test. The instructor reserves the right to adjust the requirements for awarding the graded course credit if necessary. Course completion is awarded in the form of a graded credit, evaluated using the grading scale A–F based on the institutional 10-point grading scale. 

Due to the reduced contact-hour allocation in the KFS form of study, attendance is not a mandatory requirement for obtaining the graded credit. In this case, completion is based on successful completion of the final test covering the required course content. 

The instructor reserves the right to adjust the requirements for awarding the graded course credit if necessary.


Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2025.
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