Course Title

ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Course Code

ENBC330137

Credit

3

Program Level

Instruction Language

Requirement in Business English Program

Applicable for Business English Program

Semester in Business English Program

3

Overview

The course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, terminology, techniques and skills needed in business communication. It enables learners to exchange information in the business environment; use English language effectively in business events and meetings; and present in English in meetings or conferences. The course also gives learners the opportunity to develop presentation skills in English and to use business terms through classroom activities.

Objectives

Goals Description
G1 English knowledge, terminology, and structures, as well as techniques and skills needed in business communication
G2 The ability to exchange information in the business environment; use English language effectively in business events and meetings; and present in English in meetings or conferences
G3 Teamwork and communication skills
G4 The ability to use English and business knowledge to draft business contracts

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes Description
G1

Explain the terminology used in information exchange, meetings and presentations

Distinguish the use of different structures and terminology in each specific situation

G2

Exchange information effectively in the business environment

Communicate, discuss and present effectively in meetings or conferences

G3

Demonstrate good communication skills through classroom learning activities

Demonstrate the ability to discuss and assign tasks for group work in learning activities

G4

Recognize the important role of English language and business in the era of globalization

Define the goals to apply English language and business knowledge to draft contracts

Materials

Baade, K., Holloway, C., Scrivener, J. & Turner, R. (2017). Business Result, Advanced. Oxford University Press.

Duckworth, M. & Turner, R. (2017). Business Result, Upper-Intermediate. Oxford University Press.

Emmerson, P. (2010). Essential Business Grammar Builder. ISBN: 9781405070485 Limited.

Assessment

Forms Weight
Homework assignments 25%
Tests 15%
Group presentation 10%
Final test 50%