English in the Music Industry 2
Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language Instruction | Semester |
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702HAP2 | ZK | 5 | 24/S | Czech | summer |
- Subject guarantor:
- Klára BICANOVÁ
- Name of lecturer(s):
- Klára BICANOVÁ
- Learning outcomes of the course unit:
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Aims
The course will familiarise students with a variety of technical and stylistic English language considerations, with a practical focus on the music industry.
Presentations will take place during given seminars 2, 3 and 4.
- Mode of study:
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Coursework
There will be regular non-assessed assignments with opportunities to receive detailed feedback from the teacher and/or fellow students.
- Prerequisites and co-requisites:
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Knowledge of English at B2 level.
- Course contents:
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Seminar One
Marketing/creative writing, including use of social media.
Grant applications
Seminar Two
Negotiating
Language of meetings
Seminar Three
Recruitment and interview skills
Handling complaints/crisis response
Seminar Four
International business
Business ethics
- Recommended or required reading:
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All materials will be supplied or made available via Scribd, Soundcloud or Youtube.
The Berklee Music Handbook, which is free to download, will be used for some parts of the course.
- Assessment methods and criteria:
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Assessment
Presentation
There will be a formal presentation on a topic relevant to the course. This may be a relevant professional or academic project the students are undertaking.
The presentation should be 10-15 minutes long (questions and audio or video do not count towards the target time).
Presentations must:
-show evidence of planning, preparation and structure, supported by a brief written outline to be submitted before presenting
-include some visual aids (with audio/or video desirable)
-have some numerical element
-include an opportunity for questions, either during the presentation or at the end.
Written assigment
The written assigment will include multiple written materials discussed in the course.
This will include:
-marketing materials introducing a musical act
-a review
-a sample email
-a website feature for a crowdfunding site encouraging financial support
-an invitation to sponsors to an event.
As with the oral presentation, the written assigment may relate in part or entirely to a related professional or academic project.
Attendance
The required attendance is 70%.
- Course web page:
- Note:
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If the student is unable to attend instruction because of extenuating circumstances (internship, competitions, serious health problems), the instructor must be contacted to supply the materials and set a appointment for consultation. Otherwise, the student may not receive credit nor sit a test.
- Schedule for winter semester 2016/2017:
- The schedule has not yet been prepared
- Schedule for summer semester 2016/2017:
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Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel 17.02.2017 09:00–14:00 Klára BICANOVÁ Učebna KTDH 1041
Lichenštejnský palácparalelka 1 17.03.2017 09:00–12:00 Klára BICANOVÁ Učebna KTDH 1041
Lichenštejnský palácparalelka 1 07.04.2017 09:00–14:00 Klára BICANOVÁ Učebna KTDH 1041
Lichenštejnský palácparalelka 1 28.04.2017 09:00–14:00 Klára BICANOVÁ Učebna KTDH 1041
Lichenštejnský palácparalelka 1 - The subject is a part of the following study plans:
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- Music Production (Mg) - 2016/17 (next compulsory subject)