Module Descriptors
ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
XXXX57036
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 96
Independent Study Hours: 204
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ORAL weighted at 40%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 20%
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
You will have four hours of class time per week.
This time will be spent developing the skills you will succeed on the course. Teaching methods will include working in groups and individually. Your tutor will present regular instruction and help you negotiate the activities in the set course text. Activities will include group discussion, role play, pair-work; and listening to audio material.
You will use the Independent Learning Time to practise the four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. The Module Tutor will provide a carefully devised programme of tasks to help you improve your skills in general English contexts, provide practice in the modes forming the assessment regime and give you the opportunity to engage in formative assessment with frequent and prompt feedback.
The Independent Learning Time is for you to work in a group or individually as appropriate to practise the skills acquired through the module and to prepare for formative assessments on which feedback will be provided to help you improve your performance.
This time will be spent developing the skills you will succeed on the course. Teaching methods will include working in groups and individually. Your tutor will present regular instruction and help you negotiate the activities in the set course text. Activities will include group discussion, role play, pair-work; and listening to audio material.
You will use the Independent Learning Time to practise the four basic skills: listening, reading, speaking and writing. The Module Tutor will provide a carefully devised programme of tasks to help you improve your skills in general English contexts, provide practice in the modes forming the assessment regime and give you the opportunity to engage in formative assessment with frequent and prompt feedback.
The Independent Learning Time is for you to work in a group or individually as appropriate to practise the skills acquired through the module and to prepare for formative assessments on which feedback will be provided to help you improve your performance.
Module Additional Assessment Details
An Oral profile of at least 6 activites 40% (LO2, LO3, LO4)
A profolio of 4 written business documents 20% (LO1, LO2, LO3)
A written class-based examination 40% (LO1, LO2, LO3)
A profolio of 4 written business documents 20% (LO1, LO2, LO3)
A written class-based examination 40% (LO1, LO2, LO3)
Module Indicative Content
This module is broadly based on the syllabus of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry English for Business Level 2 examination. It follows on from 'Introduction to English for Business Communication' at certificate level. It will develop a higher level of understanding, writing and processing both general and special varieties of English used in Business, and the ability to use appropriate formats.
Orally, students will be expected to participate in a range of communicative situations in business contexts such as take part in meetings, negotiations and making a business presentation.
You will also develop the reflective independent learning skills and responsiblity for learning that will be assessed as part of your Portfolio.
Other areas of reflection mentioned in the programme's learning outcomes at this level and areas of application, such as, the willingness to communicate independently outside the classroom, will be linked to your personal tutorial as part of your Personal Development Programme.
Orally, students will be expected to participate in a range of communicative situations in business contexts such as take part in meetings, negotiations and making a business presentation.
You will also develop the reflective independent learning skills and responsiblity for learning that will be assessed as part of your Portfolio.
Other areas of reflection mentioned in the programme's learning outcomes at this level and areas of application, such as, the willingness to communicate independently outside the classroom, will be linked to your personal tutorial as part of your Personal Development Programme.
Module Texts
The resources available in your Module Handbook and other lecture handouts.
You may also want to refer to the following:
1. WALLWORK, A. 2000 - Business Options. Oxford University Press (ISBN 019457234X)
2. COTTON, D. & ROBBINS, S. 1997 - Business Class. Longman (ISBN 0175563373)
3. PAYTON, Colin. 2002 - How to pass English for Business Level 3 LCCI (ISBN 1862470235)
OXFORD DICTIONARY OF BUSINESS ENGLISH (ISBN 0194314405)
You may also want to refer to the following:
1. WALLWORK, A. 2000 - Business Options. Oxford University Press (ISBN 019457234X)
2. COTTON, D. & ROBBINS, S. 1997 - Business Class. Longman (ISBN 0175563373)
3. PAYTON, Colin. 2002 - How to pass English for Business Level 3 LCCI (ISBN 1862470235)
OXFORD DICTIONARY OF BUSINESS ENGLISH (ISBN 0194314405)
Module Resources
The Library
A PC with MS Office and Internet
Individual and group study space
A good Business English dictionary
A PC with MS Office and Internet
Individual and group study space
A good Business English dictionary