ENGLISH FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONTRACTS
Course Title
Course Code
Credit
Prerequisite
Coordinator
Program Level
Instruction Language
Applicable for Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Translation & Interpretation Program
Semester in Translation & Interpretation Program
Requirement in Business English Program
Applicable for Business English Program
Semester in Business English Program
Overview
This course provides students with grammatical structures and terminology used in international business contracts and related rules and laws. During the course, students’ listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation skills will be developed and reinforced in order to enable them to apply previously learned knowledge in business environments. After the course, students can be able to draft some kinds of English business contracts in compliance with the laws.
Objectives
| Goals | Goal description |
|---|---|
| G1 | Basic knowledge about international business contracts: basic kinds of contracts, contract terms and conditions, the applicable law, etc.; knowledge about English terminology used in international business contracts |
| G2 | The ability to comprehend, summarize and translate documents and materials in English related to international business and business contracts; the ability to present in English about international business contracts based on their ability to analyze and synthesize the materials related to business major |
| G3 | Presentation skills and communication skills specifically in the field of international business contracts |
| G4 | The ability to apply English knowledge and business knowledge to drafting a business contract |
Learning Outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Description |
|---|---|
| G1 |
Explain the basic terms used in international business contracts Identify the legal framework, the structure of a business contract and related rules and laws |
| G2 |
Comprehend, summarize, and translate international business contracts from and into English; distinguish different kinds of international business contracts in English using their ability to analyze and synthesize related materials and documents Play a role in simulation situations to negotiate the terms and conditions for international business contracts, and after that draft an international business contract of sales |
| G3 |
Improve their communication skills through learning activities Discuss and assign tasks in group work activities |
| G4 |
Recognize the important role of English and business in the era of globalization Identify their goals in order to apply English knowledge and business knowledge effectively into drafting business contracts |
Materials
Nguyen, T. D. (2007). International Trade Contracts (6th ed.). Labor Publishing House.
Krois-Linder, A., & Bruno-Linder, A. (2011). International Legal English (2nd ed.). Cambridge University Press.
Cambridge Business English Dictionary (n.d.). Cambridge University Press.
Incoterms 2020
Assessment
| Work | Weight |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments | 25% |
| Tests | 15% |
| Presentation | 10% |
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