Course Title

ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE

Course Code

ENBC330537

Credit

3

Program Level

Instruction Language

Requirement in Business English Program

Applicable for Business English Program

Semester in Business English Program

4

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%