EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
EHL Course Catalogue 2011-2012 - Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne
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8406IM – Business English level intermediate<br />
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 6 ECTS credits<br />
� Summary<br />
This course is <strong>de</strong>signed to help non-native speakers of English in the English section gain confi<strong>de</strong>nce<br />
as they acquire business communication skills. Through a case situation, stu<strong>de</strong>nts will learn to write<br />
internal and external documents, consi<strong>de</strong>ring language, structure, register, style and purpose. They<br />
will also learn to adopt a suitable register in oral communication in a formal context.<br />
� Objective<br />
Upon successful completion of this unit, stu<strong>de</strong>nts should have acquired all the competences to<br />
communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, in specific professional situations.<br />
8406AM – Business English level advanced<br />
40 hours of contact – 4 US quarter credits – 6 ECTS credits<br />
� Summary<br />
Today's professional world requires excellent business communication skills in English. In this<br />
module, stu<strong>de</strong>nts will reach a high <strong>de</strong>gree of language accuracy, and will gain ease in using written<br />
and spoken business terminology for a variety of professional contexts. Through case situations,<br />
stu<strong>de</strong>nts will learn to participate effectively in meetings, give formal business presentations, and<br />
produce an individual portfolio containing a range of business correspon<strong>de</strong>nce.<br />
� Objective<br />
Upon successful completion of this module, stu<strong>de</strong>nts should be able to give business presentations<br />
and write business documents using accurate and appropriate grammar, register and style. They will<br />
also be able to participate actively in a formal business meeting.<br />
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