商用英文會話
Oral Communication in Business English
| 節 | 週二 |
|---|---|
5 13:20–14:10 | 商用英文會話 A217 2 節連堂 |
6 14:20–15:10 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
課程概述與目標： This course (ESP) aims to help students to speak confidently and effectively in the fast-paced world of international business. Through role-play, interactive dialogs / meaningful conservation practice, this course enhances students with English for meetings, English for Negotiating and English for Socializing. In addition, the course also includes case studies in preparation & strategies for virtual online meetings, successful negotiations with cross-cultural considerations and the controversy of mandatory socializing to reinforce learned vocabulary, structures and situational strategies. By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand and interpret business topics using appropriate vocabulary, structures and situational strategies. 2. Communicate effectively in spoken English in international multi-cultural business environment. 3. Participate confidently in (virtual online) meetings, discussions, presentations, and/or negotiations, using appropriate language. 4. Engage in role-plays simulating negotiations and client interactions. 5. Demonstrate awareness of cultural and communicative conventions in global world.
If you do not show up in the first day of class, you will be automatically dropped from the course. English level: CEFR B2-C1 *** Students are required to be prepared with the designed topic before the class and actively communicate with other students using English in each class.
** No make-up exams will be given, and no late work will be accepted unless there is an official reason with prior approval. ** Tentative Syllabus and grading scheme may be changed and will be announced either in class or via emails. ** The instructor reserves the right to change the syllabus when necessary. ** Being absent 3 times without prior approval or official reasons leads you to fail the class. ** Students Leave System (http://stuoffcourse.nycu.edu.tw/) ** AI 使用規則 (student use of the AI) : 有條件開放， Conditionally open; Please indicate your source of the AI usage.
(Tentative) (1) Attendance ＆active Participation : 15% (2) Midterm exam: 15% (3) Final exam: 15% (4) Individual Oral Presentation : 30% (5) weekly Homework (Oral Communication Journal ) + Quizzes : 20% (6) Self-study assignment (VOD passport ) 5%
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | ESP Course Overview --introduction of Online studies, Business news reports/podcast, syllabus review |
| 第 2 週 | English for meetings Business tips for opening a good meeting + making decisions / asking questions |
| 第 3 週 | Closing a meeting with problem solving + Meetings in different cultures |
| 第 4 週 | Case study 1 – Preparation and strategies for online meetings |
| 第 5 週 | English for socializing --- Discussing Jobs, family and relationships |
| 第 6 週 | Discussing entertainment and the Business Environment |
| 第 7 週 | Business tips for socializing in different cultures |
| 第 8 週 | Case study 2 – Mandatory socializing : Pros & Cons |
| 第 9 週 | Midterm exam (including a listening test+ survival conversation response, etc. ) |
| 第 10 週 | English for Negotiating --successful negotiating with preparation and business tips |
| 第 11 週 | Making proposals and clarifying positions |
| 第 12 週 | Handling disagreements +bargain skills |
| 第 13 週 | Renegotiating + closing a negotiation |
| 第 14 週 | Case study 3 – successful negotiations: cross-cultural considerations |
| 第 15 週 | Personal oral presentation – informative/ persuasive speech |
| 第 16 週 | Final Exam (including a listening test+ survival conversation response, etc. ) |
Communicating in Business English, 2nd Ed, (2020) Bob Dignen & Lucas Foster, Compass Publishing, ISBN 978-1-64015-623-4
- 地點
- A510 Par-time teacher's lounge
- 時間
- By appointment only
- 聯絡方式
- mskwong@nycu.edu.tw