ET319 - Professional Communication
- Module code: ET319
- Module name: Professional Communication
- Department: Centre for Applied Linguistics
- Credit: 15
Content and teaching | Assessment | Availability
Module content and teaching
Principal aims
The module aims to: Introduce students to various aspects of professional discourse/communication; Facilitate the exploration of professional discourse/communication in a range of different socio-cultural contexts using different analytical and theoretical frameworks and approaches; Develop an understanding of key challenges relating to professional communication faced by graduates in entering the global workplace Develop the ability to critically evaluate professional communication in different genres across a range of workplace contexts.
Principal learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the various aspects of professional discourse/ communication introduced in the course. Understand the crucial role of discourse and communication in professional contexts. Understand the applications of research, be familiar with, and apply different approaches to professional discourse/communication
Timetabled teaching activities
30 hours in Weeks 1 – 10 in Term 1, made up of 10 two-hour lectures and 10 one-hour tutorials.
Departmental link
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/al/study/ba/modules/
Module assessment
Assessment group | Assessment name | Percentage |
---|---|---|
15 CATS (Module code: ET319-15) | ||
C (Assessed/examined work) | Assessed Course Work | 50% |
Examination - Main Summer Exam Period (weeks 4-9) | 50% | |
Assessed Course Work | 100% |
Module availability
This module is available on the following courses:
Core
N/A
Optional Core
N/A
Optional
- Undergraduate Language, Culture and Communication (X3Q5) - Year 3