English BA (A), Business Writing, 7,5 Credits

Aim

The aim of the course is to develop the ability to:
- understand written business English
- understand background and context of various types of business English
- produce different types of business correspondence and documents in
different styles

Course objectives

After completing the course the student should be able to:
- understand, recognize and produce different types of written business documents in English
- recognize and produce different styles (formal, informal, informative, persuasive) of written English
- demonstrate the ability to cooperate with other students in order to improve his/her own and other students’ written business English
- understand a range of grammatical aspects of English and be able to apply this knowledge when writing in English

Content

The course consists of:
- Language exercises in a functional context
- Written assignments focusing on business English in different formats and with different purposes, letters, e-mails, memoranda, reports, CV etc
- Process-oriented writing with group-work and peer reviewing

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires general admission requirements as well as English 6.

Exceptions are made regarding the requirement of Swedish for general admission requirements.
(Äldre gymnasiebetyg)

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

The course is designed so that student learning occurs within a process. This means that the majority of the modules include obligatory group work and written or oral discussions. All hand-in assignments (group and individual) and group discussions should be completed according to the specific module’s schedule.

Examination form

M110: Business Writing, 7.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

The course is examined through continuous assessment of oral and written assignments.

Students who have failed an examination or the course twice have the right to another examiner. A student who has passed an examination or course is not allowed re-examination in order to gain a higher grade.

Link to specific subject grading criteria: www.miun.se/betygskriterier

Examination restrictions

Students registered on this version of the syllabus have the right to be examined 3 times within 1 year according to this syllabus. After that, the latest version of the syllabus applies.

Grading system

Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.

Other information

The course is a general course and cannot replace a course as part of English GR (A), 30 credits. The course does not provide eligibility to courses at a higher level.