Type of Credit: Elective
Credit(s)
Number of Students
Intermediate Business Oral Training course gives students an insight of the business world by exposing them to knowledge of the English language skills, especially in the speaking skill area, necessary to succeed. With English being the language of international communication, students will be trained to communicate clearly and coherently in English to be globally competitive.
Much class time will be devoted to student-led activities allowing students to speak up in a controlled, business-like yet relaxed atmosphere. Materials will be first introduced in the general context before being framed for business situations. In and outside of class, students will have the opportunity to work individually to foster learner autonomy; they will also work in groups to develop the concept of teamwork and justify the significance of team spirit to boosting productivity.
能力項目說明
This course aims to share tacit knowledge that allows students to develop their English oral skills for use in a business context. Students will learn the do's and don'ts of speaking behavior in the business world for the purpose of presenting themselves in a professional manner.
| 教學週次Course Week | 彈性補充教學週次Flexible Supplemental Instruction Week | 彈性補充教學類別Flexible Supplemental Instruction Type |
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Tentative Schedule: (subject to change according to students' progress/needs)
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週次 Week |
課程主題 Topic |
課程內容與指定閱讀 Content and Reading Assignment |
教學活動與作業 Teaching Activities and Homework |
學習投入時間 Student workload expectation |
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課堂講授 In-class Hours |
課程前後 Outside-of-class Hours |
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1 |
Course Introduction; Business Introduction; Business Card Etiquette |
Course Introduction; Business Introduction; Business Card Etiquette |
Course Introduction; Business Introduction; Business Card Etiquette |
3 |
1 |
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2 |
Business Introduction; TED Talk |
Business Introduction |
Business Introduction |
3 |
3 |
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3 |
Winning Job Interview Skills; Team Building |
Tools to Succeed |
Acing Interviews |
3 |
3 |
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4 |
Office Conflict Resolution; “Chinglish” |
Identifying and Solving Conflict |
Working In An Office |
3 |
3 |
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5 |
Fine Dining Etiquette; Team Building “A” |
Manners At The Table |
Dining to Build Relationships |
3 |
3 |
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6 |
ETP-TED Talk #1; Impromptu Speech |
Speak to Express & Impress |
Speak to Express & Impress |
3 |
3 |
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7 |
Workplace Telephoning in English; Team Building “B” |
Telephone Manners |
Being Professional on the Phone |
3 |
3 |
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8 |
ETP-TED Talk #2; Fun Debate |
Listening Skills Practice |
Listen to Understand and Respond |
3 |
3 |
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9 |
~ Individual Mock Interview ~ |
Mock Interviews |
Mock Interviews |
3 |
3 |
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10 |
The Power of Advertising; Team Building “C”; Debate Preparation: rebuttal |
Advertising Language |
Speaking To Sell |
3 |
3 |
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11 |
ETP-TED Talk #3; Debate Preparation: defending your position; Team Building “D” |
Speaking to Persuade |
Speaking to Persuade |
3 |
3 |
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12 |
ETP-TED Talk #4; Working with Cultural Diversity |
Cultural Exchange |
Cultural Exchange |
3 |
3 |
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13 |
The Grand Debate; Marketing Preparation |
“Arguing” With Support |
“Arguing” With Support |
3 |
3 |
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14 |
ETP-TED Talk #5; Marketing Preparation; Team Building “E” |
Preparing to Sell |
Preparing to Sell |
3 |
3 |
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15 |
Marketing Intangibles; Team Building “F”; Marketing Preparation |
Speaking To Win |
Speaking To Win |
3 |
3 |
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16 |
Marketing Your Service |
Course Project Sharing |
Closing the Deal |
3 |
3 |
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17 |
~ Individual Speech Coaching ~ |
Meeting with the Instructor |
Meeting with the Instructor |
3 |
3 |
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18 |
~ Individual Speech Coaching ~ |
Meeting with the Instructor |
Meeting with the Instructor |
3 |
3 |
100% of English is used for all instructor's lectures and in-class activities. Students are expected to take an active role in all class activities to maximize their learning opportunities. A student-centered approach will be adopted to allow students to make full use of class time to achieve their English-learning goals and the course learning objectives.
Students should attend all classes and come to class on time and prepared. Attendance is taken seriously. No make-up assignments or exams are allowed. Late homework will NOT be accepted. Students who "need" to be absent or late for class should notify the instructor with a valid reason via email at least 2 days in advance.
4% Attendance
8% Participation
22% In-class Activities & Assignments
18% ETP-TED Talk
8% Team Building
10% Debate
30% Course Project
Students missing 3 or more classes will receive a failing grade for the course. Students who do not complete the Course Project are not allowed to pass the course.
Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed to be used in class unless given permission by the instructor to do so. Failure to abide by this class rule will result in automatic failure for the course.
Supplementary materials will be provided.