Identifying Data 2022/23
Subject (*) Business English Code 710G03028
Study programme
Grao en Xestión Industrial da Moda
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 2nd four-month period
 Third Obligatory 6
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Letras
Coordinador
Fraga Vaamonde, Maria Pilar
 E-mail
pilar.fraga@udc.es
Lecturers
Fraga Vaamonde, Maria Pilar
 E-mail
pilar.fraga@udc.es
Web http://humanidades.udc.es/estudos/gim/gim-informaci%C3%B3n
General description Introdución ao inglés con fins profesionais, con especial atención ao ámbito da moda.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A3 To develop competencies for interpersonal relations and interaction with external and internal stakeholders (customers, suppliers, media, partners…)
A12 To have the basic knowledge of English necessary for international business relations (demonstrating a B1 level at minimum)
B1 That students demonstrate that they acquired and understood knowledge in a study area that originates from general secondary education and that can be found at a level that, though usually supported by advanced textbooks, also includes aspects implying knowledge from the avantgarde of its field of study
B2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their job or vocation in a professional form, and have the competencies that are usually demonstrated through elaboration and advocacy of arguments and problem resolution within their field of study
B3 That students have the capacity to collect and interpret relevant data (normally within their field of study) in order to issue judgements that include a reflection upon relevant topics in the social, scientific or ethical realm
B4 That students may convey information, ideas, problems and solution to the public, both specialized and not
B5 That students develop those learning skills that are needed to undertake ulterior studies with a high degree of autonomy
B6 Capacity for cooperation, team-work and collaborative learning in interdisciplinary settings
B8 Capacity to plan, organize and manage resources and operations
B9 Capacity to analyse, diagnose and take decisions
C2 Mastering oral and written expression in a foreign language.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
To know specific vocabulary relating to the range of professional interests of the degree A12
 B1
B2
B4
B5
 C2
To know and to master the use of specific grammatical structures, appropriate to the level of knowledge of the language, and those that are particularly relevant for their professional practice in particular. A12
 B1
B5
 C2
To be able to understand oral and written texts in English, about topics related to their professional practice, identifying their main ideas, their line of argument, and relevant specific information. A12
 B1
B3
B5
B9
 C2
To be able to communicate effectively, both orally and by writing, in commercial settings. A3
A12
 B2
B4
 C2
To participate actively in discussions in professional settings, explaining and defending their point of view using appropriate language. A3
A12
 B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B9
 C2
To be able to prepare (in writing) and present (orally) in English a group project about a topic related to their degree, organising group work adequately, and using bibliographic resources, databases and IT tools related to their degree. A3
A12
 B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B8
B9
 C2

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1) Grammar
2) Vocabulary
3) Reading
4) Listening
5) Speaking
6) Writing

We will analyse technical English texts related to their academic degree (working in fashion, garments, fashion trends, types of fabric, garment construction, production, packaging, promotion, events, retail, marketing, business…), focusing on the study of ESP grammar structures, technical vocabulary (meaning, pronunciation, use of vocabulary in context, etc) and the use of English as the main working language in the fashion and retail industry.

In the grammar section, we will pay particular attention to:
- Word order
- Auxiliary verbs
- Verb tenses
- Still, yet and already
- For, during and since
- Imperative
- Passive
- Have sth. done
- Conditionals
- Relative clauses
- Nouns
- Adjectives
- Linking words

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A12 B1 B5 C2 10 20 30
Summary A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 C2 10 20 30
Workbook A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 C2 0 24 24
Laboratory practice A3 A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C2 18 36 54
Supervised projects A3 A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B8 B9 C2 4 0 4
Objective test A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B8 B9 C2 4 0 4
 
Personalized attention 4 0 4
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Oral presentation designed to transmit knowledge and encourage learning.
Summary Synthesis of main points of text as ideal way of focusing attention and aiding comprehension of content. Also useful for revision and exam preparation.
Workbook Compilation of printed texts and written documents, collected and edited as tool to consolidate knowledge of course content.
Laboratory practice Practice-based learning method involving activities such as demonstrations, exercises, experiments and research.
Supervised projects Supervised learning process aimed at helping students to work independently in a range of contexts (academic and professional). Focused primarily on learning ‘how to do things’ and on encouraging students to become responsible for their own learning.
Objective test Students will sit a final practical test to evaluate what they have learned.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Description
Students will attend a series of tutorials to check on the general development of the course and specifically, on the supervised project.


Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Objective test A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B8 B9 C2 Written test 60
Supervised projects A3 A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B8 B9 C2 Project supervised throughout the academic term. 10
Laboratory practice A3 A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 C2 English practice 30
 
Assessment comments

- Deadlines are strict: missed or late assignments will not be
collected, nor graded.

- In order to pass the course a minimum of 5 out of 10 in the final mark is
required.

- End of term exam: x/6. The student must achieve a minimum score of
2 out of 6 in the exam to add the class assignment marks (x/4) to it. Likewise,
a total minimum score of 1,5 out of 4 in the class assignments is required to
add the exam marks (x/6) to it. Otherwise, the student will be given a final
score of 4.8 (x/10) and will have to sit for the "second opportunity exam
session" in July.

- July opportunity ("second opportunity exam session"):
x/10. Those students who are absent from or fail the official examination
session will have to sit for the "second opportunity exam session" in
July, where a minimum of 5 out of 10 is required in order to pass the
course. This exam will include all the assignments done during the term.

- Students sitting the December exam (final exam brought forward)
will be assessed according to the criteria specified for the July opportunity.

- Those students who do not sit the exam (x/6 in May; x/10 in July and
December) will be given a grade of NP (absent).

 - Students who are officially registered as part time, and have
been granted permission not to attend classes, as stipulated in the
regulations of this University, will be assessed in either of the opportunities
according to the same criteria specified for the second opportunity. 

- ADI is a university office specialised in attending to members of the
university with special needs due to discapacity or other differentiating
situations with regard to the rest of the community. Students can contact ADI
directly at http://www.udc.es/cufie/uadi/, or by phone: 981 167000, ext. 5622,
or via email: adi@udc.es


Sources of information
Basic Alcaraz Varó, Enrique (1999). Diccionario de términos económicos, financieros y comerciales. Barcelona: Ariel
Mackenzie, Ian (2002). English for business studies a course for business studies and economics students. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
McCarthy, Michael & Felicity O'Dell (1994). English vocabulary in use upper-intermediate & advanced. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
Spratt, Mary & Bob Obee (2002). First certificate direct student's book . Cambridge : Cambridge University Press
Prodromou, Luke (2001). Grammar and vocabulary for first certificate. Harlow : Longman

Eastwood, J. 1994: OxfordPractice Grammar (with answers). Oxford: O.U.P.

Hewings, Martin 2006:Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge: C.U.P.

Jones, L. 2005: MakingProgress to First Certificate (Self-study Student's Book). Cambridge: C.U.P.

McCarthy, M.; O’Dell, F. 1994:English Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: C.U.P.

Murphy, Raymond 2004: English Grammarin Use (with answers). Cambridge: C.U.P.

Ryan, Rosanna 2018: The Fashion English Bible. Vaughan Systems

Sánchez Benedito, F. 1991: Gramática Inglesa.Madrid: Alhambra Longman.

Swan, Michael 1995: PracticalEnglish Usage. Oxford: O.U.P.

Thomson, A.J. and A.V.Martinet 1993: A Practical English Grammar. Oxford: O.U.P.

Ward, Mary E. 2012: English for the Fashion Industry. Oxford: O.U.P.

Vince, Michael 1998: IntermediateLanguage Practice. Oxford: Heinemann.

1995: InternationalDictionary of English. Cambridge: C.U.P.

1995: Word Selector, Inglés-Español. Cambridge:C.U.P.

1996: Diccionario Oxford Avanzado para estudiantesde Inglés. Oxford: O.U.P.

2005: Cambridge AdvancedLearner's Dictionary. Cambridge: C.U.P.

2006: Diccionario Cambridge KLETT CompactEspañol-Inglés, English-Spanish. Cambridge: C.U.P.
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