ANGLIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, Chelmsford

BUSINESS ENGLISH 2

Chelmsford

(Business Communication)

Code: AEB/D/H1033A

Credits:  10

 Enquiries to Dr Kevin Wilkinson, Language Centre, Queen's Building  01245 493131 ext. 4625; email k.wilkinson@apu.ac.uk

Learning Outcomes:                

Content:

  • Communicate using basic business language

  • Contribute effectively in seminars

  • Apply accepted formats in business writing

  • Write basic business correspondence

  • Differentiate between registers used in business communication

  • Basic written communication:  correspondence , organisation, register, vocabulary

  • Communication techniques and language skills

  • Basic study skills for business

  • Group discussions

  • Seminar practice

 This module is available for those who have passed English for Study 2 or equivalent

This module provides a foundation in oral, written and interpersonal skills for communicating in business. Students will practise the use of language in business seminars and learn how to take an active part in discussions on business topics by using skills to help listen and respond suitably.  Students will also be taught the principles of business correspondence and how to write effectively in business situations.  Emphasis will also be placed on the importance of using the appropriate register in both written and spoken business communication.  Both written and oral skills are practised and developed through role plays and realistic business tasks.

 

Assessment:

  Assessment Type % Wt
1 1 hour exam 50%
2 Coursework 50%

 Learning resources:

Ashley, A. (1996) A Handbook of Commercial Correspondence, OUP, Oxford

Ashley, A. (1993) A Correspondence Workbook, OUP, Oxford

Comfort, J; Rogerson, P; Stott, T; and Utley, D. (1994) Speaking Effectively, CUP, Cambridge

Duckworth, M. (1997) Oxford Business English, Grammar and Practice, OUP, Oxford

Flower, J. (1990) Build Your Business Vocabulary, Longman

Strutt, P. (1995) Longman Business English Usage, Longman

 

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