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IntroductionTo Business Writing
Professor Luke Stapley Email: [email protected] Chinese name: Qualifications:
陆克
What isBusiness English?
Attendance:• Attendance is mandatory. • Allowed 2 absences without issues. • ½ absence if you are 10 or more minutes
late.
In-class Participation:• The more you participate, the
more fun the class is.
Assignments• Homework – (25%)• Midterm – (30%)• Final – (30%)• Attendance (15%)
This classroom is an American classroom!
Language• There are two types of Language• BICS – Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills• CALP – Cognitive Aptitude Language Proficiency
BICS CALP
• Day to Day Language• Social interaction• Words that everyone uses
• Language used in College• Used in Business and specific groups• More abstract or detailed information
BICS
CALP
What are some jobs that require CALP?◦ Scientist◦ Doctor◦ Mechanic◦ Economist
Business English is one part of CALP.◦ Meetings◦ Negotiations◦ Product Descriptions◦ Telephone calls◦ Email
We don’t have to learn everything at once.
1. Details and Abstracts◦ Abstract – Different ways to look at the same
situation◦ Details – Smallest parts of an item.
Build Create, Assemble, Manufacture
2. Commands◦ Would, Could, Should, Shall, Must, Will, Can
3. Hierarchy◦ Who is the Boss, who is the subordinate, who is
the equal?
Boss Employee vs. Employee Boss
4. Vocabulary Specific words for your occupation Generally used words at work
What would you like to learn most from this
class?
Working in an English speaking office Telephoning Giving a presentation Meetings Negotiations Ordering material Time People Slang and Idioms
We will be following mostly from:English for Business Communications – First Edition (Cambridge University Press).
Added material may be used in class in this presentation or in handouts.
Please come prepared for taking notes.
Have a Great Day!