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English V - Business Correspondence and Communication [ΛΟΧΡΗ-ΔΕΟΣ-ΟΙΚ]

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The aim of this module is to provide students with advanced skills in English in order to function effectively in various academic and professional settings (Accounting and Finance, Economics, International Business). The syllabus consists of two components: communication skills and academic readings. Students will be guided to shape their communication skills in writing, for multiple audiences, in a variety of professional situations encountered in global business environments. The academic readings part will strengthen the students’ skills in comprehending and processing written specialized discourse with parallel emphasis on language awareness.

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Τρίτη, 30 Οκτωβρίου 2018

  • Course Syllabus

    ENGLISH V - BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATION

    Departments of Accounting & Finance, Economics, and

    International & European Economic Studies

    PROVISIONAL 12–WEEK SYLLABUS

    Delivered by Dr Anastasia Rothoni / E-mail: anroth@aueb.gr

    Office Hours: Monday 09:00 - 11:00 / Office Telephone Number: 210-8203419

     

    PROVISIONS:

    • 4 hours of teaching per week
    • C2 English language competence

     

    Week

    Communication Skills & Academic Readings

    1

    Business Communication Basics

    The Principles of Letter Writing

    2

    The Fine Art of Message Design

    Academic Reading

    3

    Inquiries and Requests

    4

    Complaints

    Academic Reading

    5

    Payment & Sales

    Academic Reading

    6

    Form Letters: Acceptance, Refusal and Acknowledgement 

    7

    Letters: International Banking, Accounts, Credit

    Academic Reading

    8

    Interoffice Memoranda, Electronic Mail

    9

    Proposals

    10

    Reports

    Academic Reading

    11

    Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and Cover Letters

    12

    Revision

     

    COURSE MATERIAL:

    • Business Communication: Karagkouni, K. (2018) The Art of Drafting Business Documents. AUEB Publications, Athens.
    • Selected Academic Readings from various sources (available on e-class).

     

    ASSESSMENT: 

    One Final Exam consisting of two parts:

    • Part A: Out of course material #1 above.
    • Part B: Out of selected Academic Readings presented in class.

     

    OBJECTIVES:

    The aim of this course is to provide students with advanced skills in English in order to function effectively in various academic and professional settings (Accounting and Finance, Economics, International Business). The syllabus consists of two components: communication skills and academic readings. Students will be guided to shape their communication skills in writing, for multiple audiences, in a variety of professional situations encountered in global business environments. The academic readings part will strengthen the students’ skills in comprehending and processing written specialized discourse with parallel emphasis on language awareness.