I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
Communication Strategies English B2
ID (subject code)
BMEGT60LNGA406-01
Type of subject
contact hours
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
0
Practice
2
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
midterm mark
Number of credits
3
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr. Furka Ildikó Zsuzsanna
Position
assistant professor
Contact details
furka.ildiko.zsuzsanna@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Centre of Modern Languages
Subject website
Language of the subject
angol - EN
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms

Programme: BSc in Physics

Subject Role: Compulsory elective

Recommended semester: 1

Programme: BSc in Physicist Engineering

Subject Role: Compulsory elective

Recommended semester: 1

Programme: Language subjects

Subject Role: Elective

Recommended semester: 0

Direct prerequisites
Strong
None
Weak
B2 szintnek nagyjából megfelelő nyelvtudás / language competence close to B2 level
Parallel
None
Exclusion
None
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 580387/26/2025 registration number. Valid from: 2025.05.28.

Objectives

The subject prepares students for communication in the workplace, primarily by developing oral communication skills and enhancing their knowledge of successful communication (background of communication problems, effective and successful communication, conflict resolution).

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. The students have level B2 vocabulary necessary for workplace communication and know the language structures needed to deal with communicative situations.
  2. They know some important principles of effective and successful communication.
  3. They are familiar with the different communication styles and how they can cause communication problems.
  4. They know how to resolve conflicts constructively.
Skills
  1. They are able to talk about their priorities and plans related to their work.
  2. They have the ability to provide arguments and counter-arguments in debating situations.
  3. They are able to handle situations related to workplace disputes, conflicts, joint planning (planning meetings, allocation of tasks).
  4. They are able to present results.
  5. They can talk constructively about their own weaknesses.
  6. They can analyse communication situations and identify the causes of various communication problems.
  7. They can reflect on their own communication style, habits and possible difficulties.
  8. They can differentiate between formal and informal communicative situations, and are able to communicate according to the related linguistic norms.
Attitude
  1. They feel the need for effective workplace communication.
  2. They strive to become aware of their own communication characteristics and revise them where appropriate.
  3. They strive to comply with the rules of constructive and respectful communication.
Independence and responsibility
  1. 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

In line with the general characteristics of teaching foreign languages, assessment will be applied with a process approach, which also includes optional elements, such as communication exercises, presentations, assignments.

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

  • évközi feladatok: 100

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature

-

Issuing grades

%
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
participation in contact lessons 28
preparation for practice sessions 28
preparation for qualification procedures 6
preparation of home assignements 28
Total 90

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 05.05.2024.

Topics covered during the term

• communication styles • causes of communication difficulties • difficulties in communicating at work • conflict resolution • reasoning • planning, discussion, summary of results

Lecture topics
1. -

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details
-

Approval and validity of subject requirements