English for Management
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course aims to introduce students to the challenges of corporate communication by looking at communication theory, the difficulties of institutional and political communication and business language useful to function in workplace settings.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will be able to recognize the challenges of corporate communication by looking at communication theory, the difficulties of institutional and political communication and the business language useful to function in workplace settings.
Lesson period: Third trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Third trimester
Course syllabus
The course aims at introducing students to the challenges of corporate communication by looking at communication theory, the difficulties of institutional and political communication and business language useful to function in workplace settings.
The lessons have both theoretical and practical components and focus predominantly on developing listening and writing skills. Speaking skills will also be practiced.
The lessons have both theoretical and practical components and focus predominantly on developing listening and writing skills. Speaking skills will also be practiced.
Prerequisites for admission
Students must have passed a Placement Test in English (more info on how and when to sit for the Placement Test, see here: https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/competenze-linguistiche/placement-test-test-di-ingresso-e-corsi-di-inglese).
Teaching methods
Lecturing.
Pair and team work.
Focus on listening and reading comprehension skills.
Pair and team work.
Focus on listening and reading comprehension skills.
Teaching Resources
Module 1: Business English Communication (University of Minnesota), opensource available online (chapters 1, 2, 3, 9, 10)
Module 2: Lesson Power Point Slides, other classroom material, select material from the following website: https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/management/ (a complete list of lessons is provided on Ariel)
Students who DID NOT ATTEND THE COURSE will study the following textbook in its entirety in addition to the reference material mentioned above:
Harold Koontz e Heinz Weihrich, "Essentials of Management: An International and Leadership Perspective", McGraw-Hill, New Delhi 2012. (chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17).
Module 3: additional material (available on Ariel)
Module 2: Lesson Power Point Slides, other classroom material, select material from the following website: https://www.businessenglishpod.com/category/management/ (a complete list of lessons is provided on Ariel)
Students who DID NOT ATTEND THE COURSE will study the following textbook in its entirety in addition to the reference material mentioned above:
Harold Koontz e Heinz Weihrich, "Essentials of Management: An International and Leadership Perspective", McGraw-Hill, New Delhi 2012. (chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17).
Module 3: additional material (available on Ariel)
Assessment methods and Criteria
The test is computer-based and is made up of 60 closed questions (multiple choice or true or false). The duration of the test is 1 hour.
The questions are based on the reading material, lesson notes and any additional material to be found on Ariel.
The questions are based on the reading material, lesson notes and any additional material to be found on Ariel.
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours
Professor:
Anselmo Anna
Shifts:
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Professor:
Anselmo AnnaProfessor(s)