English and Communications for Business II

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BUS B104

Course Guide
ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR BUSINESS II

BUS B104

Course Guide

ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR BUSINESS II

Course Start Date
Spr 2025
Course Level
Foundation
Length in Terms
1 term
Credits
5
Language
English
Fees ($) (including lab fees)
5,600
Future Terms
Quota and Schedule
Course Start Date
Course LevelLength in TermsCredits
Language
Fees ($) (including lab fees)
Future Terms
Spr 2025
Foundation1 term5
English
5,600

Course Coordinators:

Dr Joseph LAU, BA (University of Washington, Seattle); MA (CUHK); DBA (University of Newcastle, Callaghan); Chartered Linguist; FCIL; MCMI

Course Developers:

Betty Fu Sharp and Kenneth Wong

Advisory prerequisite(s)

You are advised to have already studied BUS B103.

Aims

This course aims to acquaint learners with effective communication skills by applying relevant theories to business-related communication, including writing business proposals and reports and delivering effective business presentations. It also aims to get learners to communicate effectively in groups and in the employment process using examples from everyday working situations.

Contents

The course covers the following topics:

  • Business communication strategies
  • Team communication, oral communication and business etiquette
  • Reports and proposals
  • Oral presentations
  • Employment communication

Learning support

There will be three two-hour and two three-hour tutorials.

Assessment

There are two assignments and one examination. Students must use word processing software (such as Microsoft Word) to prepare the assignments, and submit the assignment via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Set book(s)

Li, K. C. (2012). Effective business communication in English (3rd ed.). Pearson Education.

Course Coordinators:

  • Venice CHENG, BA (Hons) (HK PolyU), MA (CUHK)
  • Kevin Chu, BA (Hons) TESL (CityU of HK); PGCE (HKU); MSSc (CUHK); MSt (Cantab); FRSA; FRSPH

Course Developers: Betty Fu Sharp and Kenneth Wong

Advisory prerequisite(s)
You are advised to have already studied BUS B103.

Aims
This course aims to acquaint learners with effective communication skills by applying relevant theories to business-related communication, including writing business proposals and reports and delivering effective business presentations. It also aims to get learners to communicate effectively in groups and in the employment process using examples from everyday working situations.

Contents
The course covers the following topics:

  • Business communication strategies
  • Team communication, oral communication and business etiquette
  • Reports and proposals
  • Oral presentations
  • Employment communication

Learning support
There will be three two-hour and two three-hour tutorials.

Assessment
There are two assignments and one examination. Students must use word processing software (such as Microsoft Word) to prepare the assignments, and submit the assignment via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).

Set book(s)
Li, K. C. (2012). Effective business communication in English (3rd ed.). Pearson Education.