UIMOIBP024 Business English

Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Winter 2026
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jakub Hájek (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Diana Adamová, Ph.D.
Institute of Computer Science – Faculty of Philosophy and Science in Opava
Timetable of Seminar Groups
UIMOIBP024/A: Mon 9:45–11:20 H5, J. Hájek
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course focuses on practical skills in business English with a focus on formal knowledge and language skills. The aim is to get acquainted with the functioning of a company and to gain knowledge of business communication. Emphasis is placed on carefulness, correct form, language acceptance, and factual accuracy.
Learning outcomes
The student will be able to:
- understand business and employment information in both spoken and written form
- address common business process issues
Syllabus
1. Introduction to Business 2. Business Ownership and Company Structures 3. Business Ethics and Cross-Cultural Etiquette 4. Job Titles and Business Functions 5. International Trade 6. The European Union 7. Starting a Business and Sources of Capital 8. Starting Up and Business Ventures 9. Recruitment and Employment  10. Start-ups, Investors and Incubators
Literature
    required literature
  • ALLISON, John; Paul EMMERSON and Antoinette MEEHAN. The business 2.0: B1+ intermediate. Oxford: Macmillan, 2013. ISBN 978-0-230-43788-3. info
  • MASCULL, B. Business vocabulary in use: intermediate. Second edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press., 2010. ISBN 978-0-521-12828-5. info
    recommended literature
  • BADGER, Ian. Everyday business English. Harlow: Longman, 2003. ISBN 0-582-53957-9. info
Teaching methods
Interactive seminars
Assessment methods
Final written test. Maximum of 3 absences.
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2020, Winter 2021, Winter 2022, Winter 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2025.
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