Objectives
The course is aimed to prepare students for communication related to their profession, but it also includes topics on their studies. We plan to improve every skill (including writing skills), but the focus is on developing verbal commu-nication skills.
Academic results
Knowledge
- • The students already have a B2-level vocabulary and are familiar with the grammatical structures required for the communicative situations.
- • They know the rules of the target language’s argument culture and have the vocabulary for successful rea-soning in the foreign language.
Skills
- • They are able to talk about their university studies and their professional interests.
- • They can differentiate between formal and informal communicative situations, and are able to communicate according to the related linguistic norms.
- • They can formulate arguments and counterarguments during disputes, and they consciously adapt to the rules of the target language’s reasoning culture.
- • They are able to talk about their future plans, the advantages and disadvantages of the various types of work.
- • They are able to communicate in situations related to job interviews.
- • They cope with situations related to workplace disputes, conflicts, joint planning (planning meetings, presentation of results).
- • They are able to use various reasoning and negotiating techniques.
- • They can write short formal letters (e.g. to the teacher), make proposals, politely accept or refuse proposals.
Attitude
- • They feel the need for effective workplace communication.
- • They strive to comply with the rules of constructive arguments.
Independence and responsibility
- • The students confidently and actively engage in informal and formal communication.
- They have the necessary strategies for developing their language competence independently and take responsibility for improving their language proficiency.
Teaching methodology
During the learning process students often work in pairs or groups to give them more opportunity to practice their speaking skills, during which they are given the opportunity to participate in professional discussions, problem-solving and cooperation.
Materials supporting learning
- Aktuális célnyelvi anyagok: újságcikkek, videók, ezekre épülő feladatok. - Topical materials in the target language: newspaper articles, videos and tasks built on them.
General Rules
Evaluation comprises of regular attendance, (30% of lessons can be skipped), active participation in lessons, and completing and submitting assignments and tests at a satisfactory level.
Performance assessment methods
Communication exercises, presentations, assignments.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- Communication exercises, presentations, assignments.: 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
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Issuing grades
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Excellent | 95-100 |
Very good | 89-94 |
Good | 76-88 |
Satisfactory | 63-75 |
Pass | 50-62 |
Fail | 0-49 |
Retake and late completion
According to the regulations of the Codes of Studies.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
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participation in contact lessons | 28 |
preparation for practice sessions | 14 |
preparation for qualification procedures | 4 |
preparation of home assignements | 14 |
Total | 60 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 06.11.2023.
Topics covered during the term
Studies, choosing a job, situations related to workplace communication
Lecture topics | |
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1. | - |
Additional lecturers
Name | Position | Contact details |
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