Business Communication in English

• Vocabulary and phrases in a business context
• Elements and structure of various communicative settings, i.e. discussions, negotiations, presentations etc.

The module focuses on the use of language in an organisational context. It enables students to actively participate in relevant communication situations and communicate safely in standard day-to-day business situations.

At the end of the course students are able to

• communicate in a business context, i.e. analyst meetings, negotiation talks, sales presentations etc.,
• know and apply common speech/phrases in standard business situations (meetings, mails, project business)
• moderate business discussions,
• communicate effectively in writing and verbally in a business setting.

Seminar complemented by group presentations and individual end-of-term papers.

In-class 20%: written tasks and role plays

End-of-module: written exam

-      written exam (20%)

-      oral exam (60%)

None

• Cohen, Raymond (1998): Negotiating Across Cultures: International Communication in an Interdependent World. 2. Aufl. Washington, D.C: United States Institute of Peace Press.
• Jones, Leo (2011): New International Business English Student’s Book: Communication Skills In English For Business Purposes. Updated. Cambridge: Cambridge University Pres
• Mascull, Bill (2010): Business Vocabulary in Use Intermediate with Answers. 2. Aufl. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press.

Face-to-face instruction with mandatory attendance.