Discussing Economics English C1 - BMEGT60LNGA609-01

The aim of the subject is to develop students' reading skills so that they can read texts with greater awareness, and to develop complex and sophisticated oral communication. In addition, an important aim is to activate the students’ economic background knowledge and develop their professional economic vocabulary.

1. The students are familiar with different reading strategies, techniques and methods for reading professional texts.
2. They reflect on the reading strategies they have used so far.
3. The students know techniques for collecting, organising and presenting information.

1. They are able to select and apply reading strategies appropriate to the type of text and the purpose of reading.
2. They are able to read more demanding professional texts with comprehension.
3. They can discuss macroeconomic issues in a sophisticated professional manner.
4. They are able to deal with some more demanding oral communication situations, e.g. summarising, reasoning, expressing a point of view, making a suggestion, giving feedback,
5. They can reflect on current economic developments.
6. They can use their economic background to interpret economic processes and draw conclusions.
7. They are able to select and apply information gathering and organising strategies (best suited to their purposes).

1. The students are actively involved in the process of the texts and the discussion thereof.
2. They are open to and interested in economic developments and current affairs.
3. They are constantly expanding their professional vocabulary.

1. They have the appropriate strategies to be able to find out about macroeconomic issues independently and to gather information.
2. They take responsibility for the continuous maintenance and improvement of their language competence.

During the learning process students often work in pairs or groups to give them more opportunity to practice their speaking skills.

• A témához tartozó szövegek, videók és azokhoz kapcsolódó feladatok.
• Texts, videos and related tasks within the topic.

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.

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 assignments, communication exercises.

• évközi feladatok: 100

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According to the regulations of the Codes of Studies.

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

Relevant economic topics: e.g. state involvement, politics and economics, economic centres, economic power and influence.