Module Details

Module Code: LANG C3309
Module Title: Business English 2
Title: Business English 2
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Aisling Donnelly
Domains:  
Module Description: This module focuses on English language usage as applicable to the business environment including writing, editing and analysing business documents/reports or other forms of business-centric communication. Students are provided with the necessary skills in English to complete a business-related report which compares an Irish company/institution/sector with one from the student’s home country.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Prepare, summarise, revise, analyse and edit business documentation, charts and/or reports.
LO2 Demonstrate proficiency in English through participation in problem-solving tasks, case studies and business scenarios.
LO3 Develop analytical skills through the completion of a comparative business report.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
1. Business and Commercial Language Skills (written, oral/aural)
Business English: study of the language used when studying and working within a business/commercial field in an English speaking environment; development of varying communication skills and styles (written, spoken, visual etc.)
2. Specialised Business Language/Vocabulary
Business vocabulary; business idioms; collocations; expressions; analysing newspaper/online articles and business documents, specialised texts, charts and graphs; summarising/rewriting texts; editing and paraphrasing.
3. Writing, Reading and Researching Skills
Reading skills/comprehension; extracting the main ideas from business-related texts; writing and reading to develop proofreading and editing skills; researching skills.
4. Audience-Focused Communication
Tailoring 'voice', writing style or communication methods to varying business audiences and purposes, including online media; development of clear, concise and condensed writing; summarisation of key points; active voice.
5. Comparative Business Writing
Students will work on a comparative written report analysing an English-speaking company/sector/business-related topic and comparing/contrasting the chosen company/sector/business-related topic with one from the student’s native country. Students will independently carry out secondary research to support their written analysis and report finalisation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Creation of business-related blog/discussion board/podcast/vlog etc.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written report/comparative analysis on a business topic.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class-based activities Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Self-directed learning; Blackboard activities; English language work; writing and business English practice; vocabulary familiarisation; independent research; report preparation and finalisation. Every Week 6.00 6
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture based instruction Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Self-directed learning; English language work; writing and business English practice; vocabulary familiarisation; assignment/test preparation. Every Week 7.50 7.5
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Adler, Ronald; Maresh-Fuehrer, Michelle; Elmhorst, Jeanne and Lucas, Kristen. (2019), Communicating at Work: Strategies for Success in Business and the Professions, 12th. McGraw-Hill Education, New York, US.
  • Talbot, Fiona. (2019), How to Write Effective Business English: Your Guide to Excellent Professional Communication, 3rd. Kogan Page Limited, London, UK.
  • Kern, Jara. (2020), The Infographic Guide to Grammar: A Visual Reference for Everything You Need to Know, 1st. Adams Media Corporation, Holbrook, MA, US.
  • Brown, Laura. (2019), The Only Business Writing Book You'll Ever Need, 1st. WW Norton & Co, New York, US.
  • Murphy, Raymond. (2019), English Grammar in Use Book with Answers: A Self-study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Learners of English, 5th. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
  • Lester, Mark. (2017), Practice Makes Perfect: Advanced English Grammar for ESL Learners, 2nd. McGraw-Hill Education, Ohio, US.
  • Swan, Michael. (2017), Practical English Usage, 4th. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
  • Powell, Mark and Allison, John. (2014), In Company 3.0 - Upper Intermediate, 2nd. Macmillan Education, London, UK.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Vaughan, Andrew and Zemach, Dorothy. (2013), Get Ready for International Business 1, 1st. Macmillan Education, London, UK.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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