Language and communication in international business
Not offered in 1995
Dr Heather Bowe
6 points * One 3-hour session per week * Second semester * Clayton
Synopsis This subject aims to present information and principles of language use relevant in the international business context. As well as providing an overview of the structure of a number of languages of interest in the business context, this subject will address the broader issue of cross-cultural communication, and illustrate how certain cultural expectations can limit a speaker's ability to formulate and decode messages in a maximally effective way. The subject will include sections on communication; cross-cultural communication; language typology and universals; language and negotiation; multilingualism; translating and interpreting; corporate language planning; language and management style.
Assessment Bibliography exercise (1500 words): 20% * Research essay (3000-4000 words): 45% * Short class exercises, presentations and participation: 35%