BUSINESS LANGUAGE SKILLS

BUS1BLS

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides the key concepts, theories and practical applications associated with the preparation you will need to enter postgraduate studies at La Trobe University. This subject will assist you in developing your English language skills for university assessment tasks and professional business communication. You will be provided with the knowledge and an understanding of the expectations around developing the skills required to read, write and communicate verbally according to the demands required for post graduate study. The Business English component is based on the La Trobe Melbourne L6 EFS program which prepares students for Post Graduate entry into courses at La Trobe University. Specifically the English component covers: discussion skills, paraphrasing skills, research essay practice, critical thinking skills. literature review referencing skills and formal writing.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Greg Jamieson

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Only available to students enrolled in the Postgraduate Enabling Program (PEP)

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Academic Culture. A student's guide to studying at university

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

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Year: 2006

Edition/Volume: 2nd ed

Publisher: Macmillan Publishers, South Yarra

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Essential study skills. The complete guide to success @ university

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Burns, T & Sinfield, S.

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Publisher: Sage

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Lead a discussion and defend or critique an argument in a seminar setting.
02. Design a short research piece according to ethical and academic integrity guidelines and using appropriate research methods. Present and defend research.
03. Understand the cultural norms of an Australian / English speaking university, including the role of supervisors, lecturers and other teaching staff, and the collaborative nature of knowledge building.
04. Understand the role of individuals within a group situation and of group dynamics.
05. Understand the expectations of independent learning, particularly at a postgraduate level.
06. Develop skills in the analysis and interpretation of academic texts and readings.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.