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English for Professional Purposes

Objectives

The learner should:
a) be able to write their own CV and resumé
b) know how to reply to job advertisements and for professional/academic courses
c) be able to handle interviews held in English
d) know how to give a professional presentation using English
e) be able to make introductions and know how to address other professionals appropriately
f) be able to participate actively, effectively and appropriately in meetings
g) develop the skills needed to write coherent work-related texts - reports, proposals, emails - in the appropriate genreand register with a high degree of accuracy
h) be sensitive to and know how to respond to intercultural issues and situations
i) have an awareness of using English as a Lingua Franca in international and/or L2 contexts
j) further develop his/her linguistic skills and competences.

General characterization

Code

711121069

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Rima Jay Prakash

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

N/A

Bibliography

  • Brieger, N. (2011). Business Writing B1-C2. London: Collins
  • Cotton, D., Falvey, D. & Kent, S. (2016). Market Leader Upper Intermediate. Harlow: Pearson Longman
  • Downes, C. (2008). Cambridge English for Job Hunting. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Emmerson, P. (2002). Business English Frameworks. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Emmerson, P. (2006). Essential Business Grammar Builder. Oxford: Macmillan
  • Mascull, B. (2002). Business Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Williams, E. J. (2008). Presentations in English. Oxford: Macmillan

Teaching method

The course follows a task- and problem-based approach, focusing primarily on speaking and writing skills. Each topic area or item is preceded by initial group discussion based around personal experience as well as prior reading, viewing or research. This is followed by personalized, individual or group tasks set in relevant meaningful contexts. The outcomes of the tasks will be subject to both peer and/or teacher revision, correction and comment. Internet-basedresources will be used frequently.


The language of the course is English; students should enter the course with a minimum CEFR level of B2/C1. 

Evaluation method

Continuous assessment - Attendance and participation will constitute 10% of the final grade.(10%), Oral assessments, consisting of interviews and presentations (as group work), will contribute 40% to the final grade. (40%), Written assessments will account for 50% of the final grade. These written assessments comprise various assignments completed throughout the course and a final in-class task. (50%)

Subject matter

The course covers the following areas:
- English in the workplace
- CVs and resumés; covering letters and emails; personal statements; public profiles (LinkedIn and others)
- interview skills; assessment centre skills; performance review meetings
- presentation skills; presenting in English; reading aloud & pronunciation; meeting etiquette and skills; formality and appropriacy issues
- writing reports, proposals, summaries, abstracts, meeting agendas & minutes; describing data and statistics; register issues
- intercultural issues; using English as a 'lingua franca'