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    • Study the key concepts and vocabulary used in the global economy. Discussion topics include: international trade, import/export, investing, and the stock and bond markets.



    Course Highlights

    • Acquire knowledge of current Canadian and international economy issues.
    • Learn the vocabulary associated with international economy topics.
    • Discuss and debate economic issues in a supervised communicative environment.
    • Research and prepare a multimedia presentation.

    Course Outline

    Week One: Introductions; Topics in Canadian Economy; Debate
    Week Two: Overview of Industries Worldwide; Regional Industry Articles, Industry Presentation
    Week Three: Topics in Trade and Globalization; Debate; Analysis and Critique of TV News Stories
    Week Four: Analysis of Newspaper Headlines; Internet Research; Company Presentation

    Course Materials

    The teacher provides photocopies of newspaper and magazine articles, as well as vocabulary and grammar handouts.

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    15 hours per week

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    4 weeks

    Prerequisites

    VEC Level 5A (Upper Intermediate).

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    All VEC Teachers are university graduates with formal specialized TEFL / TESL training and experience teaching English.


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