Module Details
Module Code: |
LANG C3309 |
Module Title:
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Business English 2
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Title:
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Business English 2
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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 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.
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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 |
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.
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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/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.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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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; 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 |
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Contact |
Lecture based instruction |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Independent Learning Time |
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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
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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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Kern, Jara. (2020), The Infographic Guide to Grammar: A Visual Reference for Everything You Need to Know, 1st. Adams Media Corporation, Holbrook, MA, US.
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Brown, Laura. (2019), The Only Business Writing Book You'll Ever Need, 1st. WW Norton & Co, New York, US.
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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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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.
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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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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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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Englisch-Hilfen 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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