MLI61A130 - Business Communication, 04.01.2021-13.01.2021
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Topic outline
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WELCOME
This course aims to give you a clear insight into what constitutes effective oral and written business communication in a fast-paced global business environment, and provides you with the opportunity to develop your own workplace communication skills.
The course is highly interactive and task-oriented. Case analyses, simulations, written assignments and individual and team presentations will allow you to practise the theories and key concepts introduced during the course. Peer and lecturer feedback will give you a clear picture of your present communication skills, and an indication of how you can enhance your performance.
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Assignments at a glance
A1: Written request (10%). Deadlines: 05.01 (draft); 07.01 (final version)This group assignment requires you to analyse a communication situation and to write a persuasive request to top management.
A2: Persuasive presentation (15%). Deadlines: 08.01 (A2a outline and A2b presentation); 11pm 15.01 (critical appraisal)
This individual assignment requires you to prepare and give a short 5-minute persuasive presentation to fellow classmates.A3: In-class test (30%): 11.01. This test will be based on Reading Inputs 1-4 + other class materials.
A4: Persuasive team presentation (15%). Deadlines: 11.01 (presentation teaser); 12.01 (presentation); 15.01 (critical appraisal)
In groups, you will give a 15-minute persuasive presentation (15%). You will also write a critical appraisal of your presentation (20%).A5: Individual critical presentation appraisal (20%). Deadline: 11pm Friday, 15 January.
A6: Participation (10%). Deadline: 11pm, Friday, 15 January. -
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The final version of this group assignment is due by 13.00 on Thursday 7 January. Please submit it here.
Download here both the full assignment instructions and evaluation rubrics for this assignment.
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Place your A3 In-class written task here.
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