English language of business and management for academic purposes.

Bailey, S. (2011) Academic Writing for International Students of Business, Routledge, Abingdon

Online
Students will be required to use a range of webinars, synchronous and asynchronous messaging and websites to consolidate and develop their competence in using written English language of business and management for academic purposes.

Independent study
Guided reading and language practice activities will consolidate students’ work done in the face to face workshops and in the online environment.
Assessment:
Students will complete a class test where they will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of how to combine sources.

They will need to combine three sources to write a paragraph on a given topic. They will demonstrate their abilities to paraphrase, summaries and use citations.

Formative feedback based on a diagnosis of errors will be provided within two weeks to each individual, indicating areas of weakness and suggesting appropriate further study in relevant areas of academic writing.
The test results would indicate the learners’ strengths and identify the areas they will need to continue working on to successfully complete their written assignments.
Coursework an assignment only

Not business plan or Essay

Industry or Company I choose is ASDA

The Model also is a Pestle;

Political, economic, Social, Technology, Environment, and Legal, how competitive effect in globally.
Assignment composed on a business strategy topic 100%

This assessment is linked to the International Business Environment Module.

Identify and assess how the key factors within the international business environment have impacted a particular industry (1000 words).

They will be required to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the format and content of a successful assignment, including:

Appropriate use of an appropriate structure
Appropriate use of relevant grammar and vocabulary to express the key
Ideas they seek to communicate
Appropriate use of academic referencing, in the Harvard format.
READING LIST

Required

1. Bailey, S. (2011) Academic Writing for International Students of Business, Routledge, Abingdon

Please note that classes are based on this activity/work-type book and it is essential for the students to bring it to each class. Books are available for purchase:
In London: in the Finance office; In Birmingham: in Student Services.

Recommended

2. Various, (2011) Cambridge Business English Dictionary, 2nd ed, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

3. Gillett, A, Hammond, A and Martala, M (2009) Inside Track to Successful Academic Writing, Pearson Longman, Harlow

4. Paterson, K. (2013) Oxford Grammar for EAP – English grammar and practice for academic purposes, Oxford University Press, Oxford

5. Mascull, B. (2012) Business Vocabulary in Use – Advanced, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

6. Mascull, B. (2012) Business Vocabulary in Use – Intermediate, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

7. McKeown, A and Wright, R (2011) Professional English in Use – Management, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

8. McCarthy M, McCarten J, Clark D and Clark R, (2009) Grammar for Business, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

English language skills for business and management are in great demand around the world as more and more organisations conduct their international activities and business operations in English. This module is for students who need to improve their English language skills for academic writing.