Business english 2

This second term is dedicated to the principles of risk management through insurance. The focus will be on the terminology and concepts of major insurance types (automobile, life, health, disability, identity theft, and long-term care). The course is highly active, utilizing engaging strategies like a Gallery Walk, Scavenger Hunt, and Escape Activity to promote dynamic group work and practical problem-solving.

1. To master the core terminology, principles, and applications of six major types of personal insurance.
2. To calculate premium costs, coverage needs, and deductibles using a math-based activity worksheet.
3. To utilize collaborative and active learning techniques (Gallery Walk, Escape Activity) to analyze insurance scenarios and problem-solve.
4. To evaluate and compare different insurance policies to make informed risk management recommendations.

• Collaborative Project (50%) : This is a collaborative, research-based task on a specific topic. (Oral component)
• Individual Formal Assessment (50%) : A scenario-based assessment that requires students to identify appropriate insurance types, define critical terminology, and complete an insurance problem set. (Written component)

Module 1 : Personal Risk and Policy Construction

Topics Covered: Automobile Insurance, Life Insurance, core Terminology and concepts.

1. Activity: Gallery Walk Case Studies
2. Activity: Life Needs Calculation Workshop
3. Activity: Policy Builder Exercise

Module 2 : Health and Income Protection Simulation

Topics Covered: Health Insurance, Disability Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance.

1. Activity: "Know Your Health Plan" Escape Activity
2. Activity: Income Protection Role-Play
3. Activity: LTC vs. Self-Funded Debate

Module 3 : Modern Risks and Quantitative Analysis

Topics Covered: Identity Theft Insurance, Math-based activity worksheet, and overall quantitative concepts.

1. Activity: Write the Room Scavenger Hunt
2. Activity:Math-Based Activity Worksheet Challenge
3. Activity: Identity Theft Risk Mitigation Plan

1. Risk Evaluation: Assess personal and professional risk exposure and identify appropriate insurance solutions.
2. Terminology Mastery: Accurately use and define key insurance terms across various policy types.
3. Collaborative Problem Solving: Work effectively in teams to solve complex, scenario-based insurance challenges.

• Current insurance industry reports and legislative summaries.
• Consumer-focused publications on purchasing and using insurance.