English for Economic and Social Sciences B2+ - BMEGT60LNGEA01-01

The main aim of the subject is to understand the role of English language in the field of economic and social sciences. We study the relationship between language and thinking, and the impact of English on scientific thinking. We study the different varieties of English (geographically, by function and specialty, by communicative situation). We discuss the characteristics of the use of scientific language, its typical genres and the impact of English in this field. We understand issues related to the disciplinary aspects of scientific language use and the multilingual language use, e.g. terminology, translation, interpretation.

1. 1 The students know some theoretical frameworks on the relationship between language and thinking.
2. 2 They know the characteristics and background of the cultural development of English as an international language and the characteristics of English as a mediating language.
3. 3 They know the main differences between British and American standard English in terms of pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.
4. 4 They know the terminological problems related to different specialties.
5. 5 They know the translation and interpreting methods and problems related to multilingual language use.
6. 6 They know the characteristics of the English business language and are aware of its role and importance in business life and personal career development.

1. 1. They recognise the differences in English in different geographical areas and in different specialties.
2. 2. They can interpret the differences between linguistic registers using the communicative context.
3. 3. They recognise the main English dialects.
4. 4. They can interpret language policy measures and their impact on language use.
5. 5. They can apply the features of language use in economic and social sciences.
6. 6. There have strategies for dealing with cultural differences in language tolerance (e.g. loaded words in different cultures).
7. 7. They have strategies for dealing with terminology and translation problems in multilingual language use.

1. 1. They are open to communication in English.
2. 2. They accept that, despite a common language, there may be great differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, grammatical correctness and behavioral culture.

1. 1. They collaborate with fellow students on specific tasks.
2. 2. They take responsibility for the independent development of their communication.

interactive presentation

• Prezentációk, szakmai weboldalak, online segédeszközök, szakirodalom
• Presentations, professional websites, online tools, specific literature

According to the regulations of the Code of Studies.

Learning outcomes are assessed by a mid-term written assessment (Moodle test).

• évközi feladatok: 100

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According to the regulations of the Code of Studies.

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

• Relationship between language and thinking. • International English - from native speaker to intercultural speaker • American and British characteristics in spoken language • American and British characteristics in written language • The characteristics of English as a mediating language • Differences in language registers • Communication in business environment • Communication in the scientific community • The role of terminology in communication, with an economic, business and EU English focus