Course code Valo2038
Credit points 3
English for Economists II
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes32
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation16.11.2011
Responsible UnitLanguage Centre
Course developers
Inese Ozola
Dr. philol.
Ina Gode
Dr. paed.
Course abstract
The study course is aimed at the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the foreign language studies with the purpose of extending students’ professional qualification and improving communication skills with foreign students, specialists and in the academic environment. The course envisages the mastering of the English language skills in various forms and levels focusing on the terminology of Economics and Entrepreneurship.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• Knowledge - terminology of business and economics, systematic and conceptualized professional information in the English language; the knowledge of the language use in the professional area.
• Skills - students are able to apply the knowledge and communicative skills, including reading, speaking, listening and writing skills, in their professional activities, participating in discussions, creating dialogues, making presentations. Students are able to use professional terminology in various communicative situations (telephone talks, job interviews, business correspondence, electronic documents, etc.). They are able to find necessary information in English on-line, to structure and to classify the information, work with dictionaries of terminology and industry.
• Competence - students have improved the competence of professional foreign language in order to apply English creatively in spoken and written communication for professional activities, student mobility and in academic environment.
Compulsory reading
1. Trappe T., Tullis G. Insights into Business. Pearson Education Ltd. 2005. 176 p. ISBN 0582335531
2. Matisone I., Blumfelde I. English – Latvian Dictionary of International Business. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 704 lpp. ISBN 9984367363
3. Mascull B. Business Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 2008. 172 p. ISBN 9780521775298
4. British Council’s website for adult and professional learners of English. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 14.11.2011.]. Pieejams: http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org
Further reading
1. Taylor S. Model Business Letters, E-mails and Other Business Documents. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2006. 496 lpp. ISBN 9984369277
2. Pile L. Intelligent Business. Workbook. Intermediate Business English. Harlow: Pearson Longman,Education Limited. 2006. 94 p. ISBN- 10 058284691
3. Allison J., Emmerson P. The Business. Intermediate. Student’s Book. MacMillan. 2009. 159 p. ISBN 9781405081856
Periodicals and other sources
1. Economy, Economics, Investment Reports. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 14.11.2011.]. Pieejams: http://www.economywatch.com
2. Interneta informācijas dienests (Online business information service about the EU). [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 14.11.2011.] Pieejams: http:// www.eubusiness.com
3. Laikraksts ”The Baltic Times”. [tiešsaiste] [skatīts 14.11.2011.]. Pieejams: http:// www.thebaltictimes.com