Business English 0301[Fridays – 12:00 to 15:00]

Mr. Randon Sommars, Masters of TESOLE-Mail: randon.sommars@gmail.comWebsite: konkukenglish.weebly.comOffice Hours: by appointment only

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OverviewKorea is an increasingly globalized nation. In many companies English abilities are becoming essential to stay competitive. Therefore, having the ability to communicate in English will help prepare you for the business world ahead of you. Within this class, we will focus on improving your Business English skills, through the mediums of discussions, presentations, and writings. The aim is for you to leave this course with an improved ability to communicate, in English, in a working environment.

GoalsThe course will be divided into the following sections: Cultural diversity and socializing; Resumes; Presentations; Business planning. Each aspect of the course will include model dialogues, examples of real world business language and case studies. The course will also include elements of real world writings such as emails and resumes for job applications.

Course RequirementsAttendance

Since this course will focus on conversation and discussion, attendance is very important.

80% attendance is required to pass the course (up to 3 unexcused absences are allowed)

You will lose 10 points for each absence. Be on time for class! If late, 5 points will be taken from

your attendance grade for that particular day. This rule also applies during our “class break”.

NOTE: If you are late to class, it is up to YOU to tell the professor of your arrival. If you do not do so, you will be noted as absent.

Students over 20 minutes late will be considered absent and lose 10 points.

Students MUST bring the Absent Note to the following class. Any absent note that was handed in later than the following class will not be accepted.

Excusable absences include the following:Sickness (hand in Doctor’s note)Army Duty (official letter from the military required)Death of a family member (death certificate required)Job interview (stamped letter from the company with interview time handed in)Full-time employment (Company notice, including starting date of employment. Students must make arrangements to take the midterm and

Required TextbookSweeney, Simon (2004).Communication in Business (2nd ed.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 978-0-521-54912-7

Class WebsitePlease visit our class website, konkukenglish.weebly.com regularly. You will find some of your assignments on this site, as well as information on the course, your instructor, and helpful resources.

Important DatesApril 13Midterm Writing Assignment

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final exams)Teaching practicum (Stamped official department excuse note. See your teacher for grading arrangement)

Evaluation

Evaluation for this course will include the following (see the Breakdown of Scoring to the bottom right of this page):

Two written assignments * Two presentations *

One mid-term and one final exam * Weekly homework assignments Two scheduled quizzes, and up to two pop (surprise)

quizzes

Note: If a student does NOT complete one of the starred items (*), they willfail the class.

Participation

Read, write, listen, and SPEAK in English. You can only improve your English by using the language. Participation will be included in your grade. In order to receive full participation points, students must:

¡ Participate fully in class during all activities, volunteering answers and asking questions.

¡ When prompted, work with a team/partner on in class materials

¡ Bring an unused textbook to class¡ DO NOT use mobile phones in class!¡ Complete homework in a timely fashion

Course Schedule (subject to change)

Week Date Subject Content

1 03/03 Course Introduction

Introduction of the syllabus and course expectations

2 03/10 Unit 1Interview ActivityCross-Cultural understandingSmall Talk

3 03/17Unit 2

&Unit 6

Cultural Diversity / Socializing: Culture and EntertainmentPresentations: Organizing

4 03/24 Unit 7Presentations: Image, Impact and Making an ImpressionQuiz 1

5 03/31 Unit 10 Meetings ArticleSignposting – w/video

(before 11:59am via email)

April 14Midterm Presentations

April 21Midterm Exam

May 5No Class - Holiday

June 7Final Writing Assignment(before 11:59am via email)

June 9FINAL exam

June 16Final Group Presentation

June 16Last day of class

Breakdown of ScoringAttendance - 10%

Participation – 10%- In-Class Participation- Homework

Midterm Exam – 15%

Final Exam – 20%

In-Class Presentations – 20%- Midterm 7%- Final 13%

Writing Assignments – 20%- Midterm 7%- Final 13%

Quizzes – 5%

Week Date Subject Content Konkuk University

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6 04/07 Writing Emails / Resumes

Putting it all togetherIn-class prep for interviews

7 04/14 Midterm Presentations

8 04/21 Midterm Exam

9 04/28 Startups & Business Plans

10 05/05 No Class - Holiday

11 05/12 Business Portfolios

Presentations: The End is Near… This is the End

12 05/19 Presentation Skills Quiz 2

13 05/26 SWOT / 4Ps Describing and Explaining within Presentations

14 06/02 TBA

15 06/09 Final Exam

16 06/16 Final Group Presentations

Policy 35% of the class may receive

an A or higher 70% of the class may receive a

B or higher

Note: There is a possibility that a student may have a high percentage (for example 83%) but receives a C+. This is because the student was not in the TOP 70% of the class.

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