BUS1001 Language in Business
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SUBJECT CODE BUS1001 |
SUBJECT CREDITS 5 |
SUBJECT OWNER AIHE Business School |
SUBJECT LEVEL Undergraduate |
TOTAL COURSE CREDIT POINTS 120 |
OFFERED EXTERNALLY Yes |
CORE SUBJECT Yes
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EFTSL* 0.125 * Equivalent Full time Study Load
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NOTE This offering may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the time table for further details.
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Subject Description
This subject aims to introduce students to the specialised language used in business, communication conventions and how such conventions vary across industries, professions, geographical and cultural boundaries. The power and importance of language and communication styles in fostering teamwork, exhibiting leadership and showing respect, will be demonstrated and practiced. Students will examine various written and oral communication activities and develop communication strategies appropriate to a business context. The course includes the development of career ready skills in the areas of, client, colleague and management communication, problem solving and self-management. Self-management will be linked to employer expectations of graduates. Students will gain competence and confidence by practising and receiving feedback on interpersonal skills.Textbook(s)
Dwyer J. (2020) The Business Communication Handbook Cengage 11th Edition. Melbourne.Teaching Method
Semester Study Period: 3 hour Face-to-face sessions x 12 weeks + 2 hours self study/ assessment x 2 weeks plus personal study hours Winter or Summer School: 7 hours Face-to-face sessions x 5 weeks plus personal study hoursPrerequisite(s)
NilAssessment
Task |
Length |
Duration |
Weighting |
Seminar tasks including case studies, applied activities and reflective writing |
Ongoing |
60% |
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Group Written and Oral Report |
1,500 words +/-10% + 12- minute presentation |
40%* |