Module Details
Module Code: |
BUSS H3004 |
Module Title:
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Business English 1
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Title:
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Business English 1
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Aisling Donnelly
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Module Description: |
This module aims at providing students with the necessary English language skills to communicate effectively in a professional/work context including the development of writing, speaking and presenting capabilities. The focus of the module is on English usage within the business environment.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Apply English structures competently within a business context. |
LO2 |
Display practical language skills within real workplace scenarios including presentations, negotiations, telephoning, meetings and discussions. |
LO3 |
Compose and produce effective business communications (e.g. letters, reports, emails) relevant to industry needs. |
LO4 |
Demonstrate oral fluency in English appropriate to a business setting. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
1. Business and Commercial Language Skills (written, oral and aural)
Business English: study of the language and terminology used when studying and working within a business/commercial field in an English speaking environment. Potential topics include conducting meetings and negotiations; agreeing and disagreeing; business transactions (ordering, delivery, quotes, payment, customer service); job applications/CVs; interview techniques.
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2. Grammar/Use of English
Grammar points will be studied as they arise in class but will also include simple, compound and complex sentences; question tags; structural phrases and clauses; phrasal verbs; the passive/active voice; introduction to complex tenses.
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3. Specialised Business Language
Business vocabulary; business idioms; collocations; expressions; analysing newspaper/online articles and business documents, specialised texts, charts and graphs; summarising/rewriting texts and abstracting main points; writing transactional letters/emails; article and report writing.
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4. Presenting Skills
Effective presentation skills for business purposes; presentation structure and organisation; audience focus; answering questions; preparation and delivery of a clear, well-organised, professional presentation in English; researching information; selecting appropriate support material.
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5. Oral/aural English Skills
Role plays; advertisement analysis; debating and negotiating; speaking and listening skills.
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6. Writing and Reading Skills
Reading skills/comprehension; extracting the main ideas from business-related texts; writing and reading to develop proofreading and editing skills.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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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 |
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Contact |
Class-based activities |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
Self-directed learning; Blackboard activities; English language work; writing and business English practice; vocabulary familiarisation; assignment/test/presentation preparation. |
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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
7.50 |
7.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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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.
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Talbot, Fiona. (2019), How to Write Effective Business English: Your Guide to Excellent Professional Communication, 3rd. Kogan Page Limited, London, UK.
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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.
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Soames, Nicole. (2020), The Presenting Book: Practical Steps on How to Make a Great Impression, 1st. Lid Publishing Limited, New York, US.
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Lester, Mark. (2017), Practice Makes Perfect: Advanced English Grammar for ESL Learners, 2nd. McGraw-Hill Education, Ohio, US.
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Swan, Michael. (2017), Practical English Usage, 4th. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
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Powell, Mark and Allison, John. (2014), In Company 3.0 - Upper Intermediate, 2nd. Macmillan Education, London, UK.
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Hewings, Martin. (2013), Advanced Grammar in Use, 3rd. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
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Roche, Marc. (2018), Business English Speaking: Advanced Masterclass, 1st. IDM Business English Books, Self-published, US.
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Vaughan, Andrew and Zemach, Dorothy. (2013), Get Ready for International Business 1, 1st. Macmillan Education, London, UK.
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Geffner, Andrea. (2013), How to Write Better Business Letters, 5th.. Barron's Educational Series, Hauppauge, New York.
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Taylor, Shirley. (2012), Model Business Letters, Emails and Other Business Documents, 7th. Pearson Education Limited, Harlow, UK.
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Other Resources |
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Real English website,
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BBC Learning English website,
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Dave's ESL Cafe website,
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Macmillan Business English website,
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British Council Learn English website,
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Randall's ESL Lab website,
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Teacher Joe website,
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English Exercises website,
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English Grammar Exercises website,
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Activities for ESL Students website,
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English Grammar Online website,
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English Page website,
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