B_BA_AJ1_k English 1

NEWTON University
winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: graded credit.
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Peter Majláth, MBA (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Ing. BcA. Robert Michael Westbrook, LL.M., MBA, MSc
Language Centre – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_BA_AJ1_k/101k: Sat 17. 10. 12:30–17:20 BA Učebna 01 - bordová, Sat 12. 12. 14:10–17:20 BA Učebna 01 - bordová, P. Majláth
Prerequisites (in Czech)
(!B_BA_AJ1_p English 1) && (!B_BA_AJ1_k English 1) && (!B_BR_AJ1_p English 1) && (!B_BR_AJ1_k English 1) && (!B_PH_AJ1_p English 1) && (!B_PH_AJ1_k English 1)
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives

COURSE PURPOSE:
AJ1 is taught at three language levels – B1, B2 and C1 for PFS students, and at B2 and C1 levels for KFS students. The course develops professional Business English, communication skills, and students’ ability to function effectively in academic and professional environments.


Syllabus for B1 – PFS:
U1 Career Choices
U2 Business Sectors


Syllabus for B2 – PFS and KFS:
U1 Corporate Culture
U2 Training and Development


  • selected Cognitive Leadership topics


Syllabus for C1 – PFS and KFS:
U1 Innovation
U2 Life Cycle


  • selected Cognitive Leadership topics


COURSE OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The aim of AJ1 is to develop students’ language competences in Business and Professional English, particularly specialist vocabulary, comprehension of professional written and spoken texts, argumentation, presentation, discussion, and effective communication in the workplace.


Students work with topics related to professional development, business sectors, corporate culture, employee training and development, innovation, and product and service life cycles. At B2 and C1 levels, the course is further expanded to include selected Cognitive Leadership topics focused on developing students’ ability to manage attention, work with cognitive diversity, make decisions in groups, support psychological safety, and frame problems effectively.


The learning outcome of the course is the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately at the relevant language level in professional and business situations, use specialist vocabulary in context, and work effectively with information, arguments, and different perspectives in both individual and team-based activities.


CONTRIBUTION TO THE GRADUATE PROFILE:
Graduates of the course are introduced to key concepts of Business English and to the language used in contemporary professional and business environments. Through discussion, comparison, argumentation, presentations, teamwork, and practical problem-solving activities, students develop not only language and communication competences but also skills associated with Cognitive Leadership, particularly effective attention management, working with different perspectives, decision-making, problem framing, and team collaboration. The course therefore contributes to preparing graduates to function effectively in dynamic, international, and professionally demanding environments.

Learning outcomes

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, students are able to use specialist Business English vocabulary, communicate effectively in common professional and business situations, present and defend their views, work with professional texts and information, and collaborate effectively in teams. At B2 and C1 levels, students also develop Cognitive Leadership skills, particularly attention management, working with different perspectives, decision-making, and problem framing.

Syllabus

SYLLABUS:


B1 – PFS:
U1 Career Choices
U2 Business Sectors


B2 – PFS and KFS:
U1 Corporate Culture
U2 Training and Development
Cognitive Leadership: attention management, cognitive diversity and group decision-making, problem framing


C1 – PFS and KFS:
U1 Innovation
U2 Life Cycle
Cognitive Leadership: attention management, cognitive diversity and group decision-making, problem framing

Literature
    required literature
  • O’KEEFFE, Margaret; DUBICKA, Iwona. Business Partner B1: Coursebook & eBook with MyEnglishLab & Digital Resources. 1st ed. Pearson Education Limited, 2021. ISBN 978-1-292-39296-7.
  • O’KEEFFE, Margaret; DUBICKA, Iwona. Business Partner B2: Coursebook & eBook with MyEnglishLab & Digital Resources. 1st ed. Pearson Education Limited, 2021. ISBN 978-1-292-39298-1.
  • O’KEEFFE, Margaret; DUBICKA, Iwona. Business Partner C1: Coursebook & eBook with MyEnglishLab & Digital Resources. 1st ed. Pearson Education Limited, 2021. ISBN 978-1-292-39300-1.
Teaching methods

TEACHING METHODS:
Teaching is primarily student-centred, with an emphasis on active student participation and a minimal proportion of traditional frontal instruction. Methods include guided discussions, pair and group work, case studies, role-play, simulations, presentations, problem-solving activities, argumentation, comparison, and practical communication tasks.


At B2 and C1 levels, the course also includes interactive Cognitive Leadership activities, such as decision-making tasks, working with different perspectives, reflection, team-based problem solving, and short experimental or scenario-based activities. The lecturer acts primarily as a facilitator, creating a psychologically safe environment for communication, collaboration, and independent thinking.

Assessment methods

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
For PFS students, a minimum of 75% attendance and active participation in seminars is required in order to be admitted to the final examination. This attendance and participation requirement does not apply to KFS students.


For both PFS and KFS students, the final grade is based on the end-of-semester examination, which assesses the achievement of the specified language and professional learning outcomes. The examination focuses primarily on specialist vocabulary, the use of language in professional and business contexts, and the ability to apply acquired knowledge in practical communication situations.


The final result is graded A–F in accordance with university regulations.

Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms winter 2024, winter 2025.
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