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English V Business Correspondence & Communication

(ODE394) -  KLEONIKI KARAGKOUNI

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A module designed to shape students' writing ethically in a variety of professional situations, guided by the needs and practices of business administration professionals. In addition students will be exposed to different writing business formats and styles to improve their writing skills.

Reading comprehension is an integral component of the course.

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Τετάρτη, 10 Οκτωβρίου 2018

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    EN V Course Syllabus

    ENGLISH V - BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE AND COMMUNICATION

    (5th semester – Department of Business Administration)

    PROVISIONAL 12-WEEK SYLLABUS

    Delivered by Dr Kleoniki-Kelly Karagkouni / E-mail: karagkou@aueb.gr

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

     

    PROVISIONS:

    • 4 hours teaching per week
    • C2 English Language Competence

     

    WEEK

    Business Communication & Academic Readings

    1

    Defining & Understanding the Intentions of Business Writers                                                                            

    2

    The Fine Αrt of Message Design                                     Academic Readings

    3

    Making Enquiries, Requests and Complaints               Academic Readings

    4

    Emails                                                                                  Academic Readings                                     

    5

    Sales                                                                                    Academic Readings

    6

    In Company Communication: Interoffice Memoranda (part 1)

    7

    Interoffice Memoranda  (part 2)                                     Academic Readings

    8

    Employment Communication                                          Academic Readings

    9

    The Resume as a Sales Document      

    The Cover Letter                                                                Academic Readings

    10

    Drafting Business Ideas: Proposals (part 1)                                                             

    11

    Proposals   (part 2)                                                             Academic Readings                             

    12

    Reports: Basic Structure and Drafting Guidelines        Academic Readings

     

    COURSE MATERIAL:

    • Karagkouni, K. (2024) The Art of Drafting Business Documents (2nd) AUEB Publications, Athens.
    • Selected Academic Readings, in-class discussion & written tasks from various academic sources (available on e-class)

    ASSESSMENT: 1 Final Exam, consisting of 2 Parts:

    Part A (out of the selected academic material discussed in class- 50 points)

    Part B (out of material presented and discussed in class for Business Communication purposes  - 50 points):  Required to respond to business problems and/or settings

     

    OBJECTIVES:

    Based on rhetorical skills and writing practices needed for producing effective business documents and collaborative projects in professional contexts. The curriculum is guided by the needs and practices of business professionals, and international societies as well. Emphasis will be given to correct grammar and syntax as needed in such settings. Students will be guided to shape their writing ethically, for multiple audiences, in a variety of professional situations that are consulted in global business environments. Reading comprehension is an integral component of this module, essential for all levels of oral and written business transactions