Module Details

Module Code: LANG7009
Title: Global Professional English
Long Title: Global Professional English
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2024/25 ( January 2025 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module focuses on communicative fluency (reading, writing, listening and speaking) in English for the workplace. It addresses itself to students who have already attained a CEFR level of C1 in English as a Foreign Language.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 demonstrate spontaneous, flexible and effective speech and interaction in a professional scenario.
LO2 demonstrate strong fluency by comprehending and reacting spontaneously and appropriately to workplace situations in an English-speaking environment.
LO3 demonstrate ability to apply a range of reading skills to make sense of and respond to a wide range of longer, complex texts in their field, and to identify both explicit and implicit meaning.
LO4 generate longer, complex texts in English on contemporary topics of relevance within their discipline.
LO5 demonstrate knowledge of linguistic variations in global Business English discourse and adopt strategies to respond to these appropriately.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
CEFR Level C1 (or equivalent) in English as a Foreign Language
 
Indicative Content
International professional, workplace and commercial English in use
Analysis of language-in-use in advertising, PR, and corporate communication across English-speaking regions and cultures; analysis and application of key communication conventions.
Workplace English: from application to interview
Analysis and interpretation of job specifications; the language of job applications; preparing for and applying suitable register for job interviews.
Negotiation in English-speaking professional environments
Analysis of language-in-use in negotiation; the language of persuasion, bargaining and concession; application of appropriate linguistic and intercultural skills in the resolution of a problem and/or conflict in an intercultural professional scenario, making use of negotiation, persuasion, concession, and agreement language and skills, as required by the scenario.
World Englishes and Global English
What is 'English'? Social perceptions of Global English, English as a Lingua Franca, and World Englishes and their implications.
Reading comprehension
Advanced reading comprehension and textual analysis skills: extracting information from complex factual, academic and/or professional texts and responding to key ideas stated therein.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1,2,5
Assessment Description
Students will engage in a workplace or professional simulation. Possible scenarios include, but are not limited to a simulated job interview; a role-play of a workplace situation requiring negotiation and resolution; and interdisciplinary/collaborative cross-modular debate on a topic of shared relevance.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Interdisciplinary/collaborative cross-modular written assignment addressing a key contemporary issue in the student's disciplinary field. The written report will be graded on the basis of a written submission and an in-person viva voce discussion.
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
In-class critical reading assessment
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Theoretical input and practical tasks Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical activities and extension tasks in a lab setting Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review, research and independent learning, extension and independent task completion Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Theoretical input and practical tasks Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical activities and extension tasks in a lab setting Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Review, research and independent learning, extension and independent task completion Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Fiona Talbot. (2023), How to Write Effective Business English, Kogan Page, p.0, [ISBN: 978-1398609952].
  • Mable Chan. (2019), English for Business Communication, Routledge, p.208, [ISBN: 978-1-138-48168-8].
  • Ken Paterson, Roberta Wedge. (2013), Oxford Grammar for EAP, OUP Oxford, p.0, [ISBN: 978-0194329996].
  • Bill Mascull. (2017), Business Vocabulary in Use: Advanced, 3. Cambridge UP, [ISBN: 978-1316628225].
  • Business Partner C1 Advanced. (2020), Iwona Dubicka et al, Pearson, [ISBN: 978-1292248622].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Marjorie Rosenberg. (2012), Business Advantage Advanced Personal Study Book with Audio CD, Cambridge University Press, p.95, [ISBN: 9781107637832].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 4 Group Elective 1