ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE
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Coordinator
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Instruction Language
Requirement in Business English Program
Applicable for Business English Program
Semester in Business English Program
Overview
This course provides learners with knowledge and vocabulary in Business English, the styles and structures of business letters, as well as grammatical structures and terms related to business correspondence such as e-mails, inquiries, quotations, offers, orders, sales, complaints, etc. This course also helps learners to shape and cultivate their communication skills through those sorts of business letters.
Objectives
| Goals | Goal description |
|---|---|
| G1 | Knowledge of terms, structures and styles of business letters and necessary English skills in the business environment |
| G2 | Communication skills through business correspondence, which help students to read, comprehend, translate and draft different kinds of letters in business activities, such as inquiries, offers, orders, payments, transportation, insurance, complaints, etc. |
| G3 | Teamwork skills and communication skills |
| G4 | The ability to apply English knowledge and business knowledge to drafting business contracts |
Learning Outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Description |
|---|---|
| G1 |
Distinguish different kinds of letters and the fundamental components of a business letter Distinguish the structures and business terms in particular situations to use them properly |
| G2 |
Comprehend, summarize and translate business letters in English Write business correspondence effectively |
| G3 |
Discuss and assign tasks for group work during class activities Demonstrate communication skills through correspondence by practicing at home and studying in class |
| G4 |
Recognize the role of English language and business in the era of globalization Identify the targets to apply English and business knowledge to drafting business contracts |
Materials
Ashley, A. (2002). A handbook of commercial correspondence (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Gartside, L., Taylor, S. (1996). Complete book of modern business letters (International Student Edition). Longman Group UK Limited.
Littlejohn, A. (2000). Company to company: A communicative approach to business correspondence in English. Cambridge University Press.
Longman dictionary of contemporary English. (2003). Pearson Education Limited.
Lougheed, L. (2003). Business correspondence: A guide to everyday writing. Longman.
Nguyen, T. D. (2010). The Language of business correspondence in English (6th ed.). Labour and Social Affairs Publishing House.
Seglin, J. L., Coleman, E. (2002). The AMA handbook of business letters. AMACOM.
Assessment
| Forms | Weight |
|---|---|
| Homework assignments | 30% |
| Tests | 20% |
| Final test | 50% |
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