1110 BUS- English Language in Business

The course is designed to help elementary to pre-intermediate learners of business English acquire the vocabulary necessary for business and various work situations. Besides, the textbook is designed for students majoring in business and its related fields as they will need business English in their work later on after they graduate and get employed. In addition to improving students' business vocabulary, the course aims at providing them with the language they need to develop their business communication skills. Each unit is taught as two complementary stages. Stage one, the teacher presents the new lexical items and phrases. Stage two, students practice and produce these items and phrases. The teaching process involves certain techniques and activities to help students acquire the language used in the world of business.

The aims of the course are as follows:
- To be familiar with the language and terminology of the students’ specialization.
- To be able to use business English very effectively in the work environments and business transactions.
- To demonstrate acceptable writing skills.
- To be able to organize meetings.
- To comprehend and practice of the linguistic items covered in each learning unit.
- To act responsibly in carrying out their homework.
- To work effectively within a team.
- To communicate effectively.