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This course has two goals. The first is to introduce non-native speakers of English to methods for developing written English language and communication skills for doing business in Asia. The second is to examine the impact of cross-cultural interactions and globalization on English communications. By exploring and participating in a business simulation set in Asia, you will develop the principal skills for effective communication in English when conducting business in China and other Asian countries.
This course is part of a series developed by the same instructors. Enroll in English for Doing Business in Asia – Speaking to continue developing your English language communication skills. Learn about business presentations, audience, format, pronunciation, rhythm and more.
What you'll learn:
- Plan, research and structure a piece of writing according to the needs of a specific reader and purpose
- Write a series of coherent and cohesive paragraphs, in which topic sentences containing controlling ideas are expanded with details, examples and explanations
- Identify the purpose of a written document to meet the audience’s needs
- Organize a written document to suit the audience and purpose
- Develop an understanding of cross-cultural issues, style, and genre for business communication purposes
Prerequisites
"English for Doing Business in Asia – Speaking” is not a prerequisite. It is entirely possible for those who have not taken the "Speaking" course (EBA101x) to take this "Writing" course but that said, there will be overlap of a few key concepts and ideas between the two courses.
A min of IELTS 5.5 and a max of IELTS 7.0 is recommended. Or, a min of 46-59 and a max of 102-109 TOEFL Score is recommended.
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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