COURSE OUTLINE

Course ID Course title Credits

ADVANCED ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS
ANH324DE01 3
ANH VĂN KINH DOANH NÂNG CAO

To be applied to Semester _________, Academic year: _____________ under Decision No. _______/QĐ-
BGH __________
A. Course Specifications:

Periods Periods in Classroom

Total Lecture/ Activity Self-study Lecture Lab room Field-work
periods Seminar periods room
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
60 30 30 90 60 xx xx

B. Other Related Subjects:

Other related subjects Course ID Course title

Prerequisite(s): N/A
1.
Co-requisite(s):
1. ANH228DE_ English for Business Studies
Other requirements: N/A
1.

C. Course Description:
As a successor course of English for Business Studies, this course introduces to students further
business topics such as business ethics, consultancy, business strategies, online business, start-up,
project managements, employment trends and training, conflicts, organizational behaviors, business
planning, etc. through authentic reading and listening materials at advanced level (C1). Different
from its predecessor course or other skill-specific courses in the program, this course requires
students to use higher forms of thinking to analyze and synthesize different factors in given case
studies, present and evaluate feasible solutions to the business issue in question. Students will have
to demonstrate not only more comprehensive business-related knowledge and reflection, but also
higher level of English competence when presenting and defending their arguments.

D. Course Objectives:
Course Objectives
No. This course aims to:
1 Enhance students’ English proficiency equivalent to C1 (CEFR) particularly focusing on
business related texts maximizing their capability in business communication;
2 Expand students’ knowledge and understanding in contemporary business issues; and
3 Enhance students’ employability skills for a future career.

E. Learning Outcomes:

No Learning Outcomes PLOs

. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to …
1 Efficiently apply essential language skills and business terms (equivalent PLO_16A (R)
to C1, CEFR) commonly used in business meetings, discussions,
negotiations, and presentations.
2 Effectively apply core business knowledge and work-related skills PLO_14A (R) &
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 provided in the course. PLO_17A (R)
3 Properly demonstrate students’ ability of analysis, synthesis and PLO_17A (R),
evaluation of simulated cases or situations provided in the class (case PLO_18A (R),
studies); & PLO_19A (R)
4 Successfully deliver a presentation on a business-related topic with PLO_15A (R),
professional mannerism, applying their business knowledge. PLO_16A (M),
& PLO_19A (R)

F. Instructional Modes:

● Class learning and teaching involves lecture and demonstration by the instructor with students’
active participation in pair work, group work, and presentation.
● Teaching and learning facilities include instructor’s audio-visual aids, course books and
supplementary materials, internet access within and out of class boundaries. Students will be
required to refer the knowledge of the course to real business cases or situations available in
Vietnam to deepen the theories.
● The instructor is required to give students guidance and help in learning independently, working in
pairs or in groups and finding appropriate materials to assist students in making great progress.
● Individual homework or group assignment will be given during the course to keep learning process
within and out of class hours.
● Students are required to attend class regularly, be well-prepared prior to class, actively join in-class
activities and teach themselves grammar both in course book and workbook.

Generally, each meeting might be conducted in the following way:

1. Lectures (30% of the time): Students will be introduced to new concepts.
2. Discussions or tasks (45% of the time): Students will participate in discussion activities or tasks
designed to activate the concepts presented in lectures or reading materials.
3. Commentary (25% of the time): The instructor will give comments on the opinions/problems
presented in group/class discussion or problems found in the tasks.

G. Textbooks and teaching aids:

1. Required textbooks and materials

Dubicka, I.,& O’Keeffe M. (2011). Market Leader Advanced (3rded.). Pearson Longman
Relevant articles in Business issues provided by the instructor.

2. Reference textbooks and materials

John, A., Appleby, R. & Chazal, E.D. (2013). The Business 2.0 Advanced. Macmillan.
Rogers, L. (2012). Skills for Business Studies Advanced Level. Oxford University Press.

3. Useful Websites:
http://www.market-leader.net
This website provides relevant practices relating vocabulary building, extra reading and recording
closely linked with the course book. The website also provides a number of case studies relating to
course book units. It is useful for the student’s self-learning and self-assessment process outside of
class hours.
http://www.ft.com
This website is affiliated to the course book and provides wider range of business-related articles,
which provides updated news, videos, reports and in-depth analyses of the world’s business life in all
aspects. It is helpful for the student’s extensive reading and for business information research.
http://www.eslgold.com/business/useful_expressions.html
This website provides business English expressions for business writing, speaking and professional
communication. Various useful expressions are available for use for business language, business
interaction, business correspondence and business presentation.
https://quizlet.com/subject/market-leader-advanced/
This website provides a chance to review business terms that are covered in the textbook via quizzes
for self-study. It is helpful for students to review what they learn in class.

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 H. Assessment Methods (Requirements for Completion of the Course):

1. Description of learning outcome assessment

Formative assessment 1: Mini tests (20%)

Task description:
● There will be two mini tests to check students’ business language skills, glossary and essential
knowledge covered in the learning units during the course.
● Quizzes consist of questions of different types (multiple choices, matching, short answers, true
false, etc.).
● Mini tests include business terms, listening and reading comprehension.

Task length Each mini test should be completed in 45 minutes.

Assessment Criteria 10% each; Total 20%
Formative assessment 2: Group Presentation (20%)
Task description:
In group of maximum five members, students will verbally present their analysis and solution for a case
study suggested in the course book. Students will form group in week 1, select the case study approved by
the instructor.
Task length 25 minutes for presentation, 10 minutes for Q&A and 15 minutes for
feedback
Assessment Criteria o Content and organization (40%)
o Language (30%)
o Presentation skills (30%)
Mid-term: 60-minute Paper test (20%)
Task description:
This paper test consists of two components. All questions will be fixed type, at CEFR C1.
A. Listening: 20 questions
This section requires students to listen to three recordings of different genres, each recording running
ONCE. Students will then answer questions, which could be in form of multiple-choice, matching,
gap-filling, true/false, or short answers within three words.
B. Reading: 20 questions
This task requires students to read TWO business news articles or documents of around 300 - 400
words each, and answer questions that follow. Topics of the news articles and/or types of documents
will be relevant to the learning units. Test questions will be in form of multiple-choice, matching,
true/false, notes completion, or short answers.
Task length 60 minutes, in which the listening component accounts for maximum 25
minutes.
Assessment Criteria A. Listening: 40 marks
B. Reading 60 marks
Final Assignment: Individual Critical Assignment (40%)
Task description:
Each student will write a critical assignment then deliver a presentation plus Q&A session on a business
topic discussed in the course. This topic will be either student’s choice with the instructor’s approval or a
suggestion by the instructor.

Task length ● Written assignment: 1,000 words (15%)

● Oral presentation:7 minutes, plus 3 minutes for Q&A (25%)
Assessment Criteria for ● Content and organization (40 marks)
presentation ● Language (30 marks)
● Presentation skills including Q&A (30 marks)

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 2. Summary of learning outcomes assessment

MAIN SEMESTER:
Linked to Components Duration Type of assessment Weight Time
intended
LOs
LOs Formative Around 45 minutes Mini tests (02) 20% Throughout the
1&2 assessment 1 each course

LOs Formative 25 minutes to Group presentation 20% Throughout the

1, 2, 3 & assessment 2 present + 10’ Q&A (01) course
4 + 15’ feedback
LOs Mid-term 60 minutes A 60-minute paper- 20% Week 8
1, 2 & 3 based, objective-
subjective, closed
book test including
Listening and Reading
LOs Final Individual Critical 40% Weeks 14 & 15
1, 2 & 3 Assignment Assignment
Total 100%
3. Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a fundamental value that affects the quality of teaching, learning, and
research at a university. To ensure the maintenance of academic integrity at Hoa Sen University,
students are required to:
● Work independently on individual assignments
Collaborating on individual assignments is considered cheating.
● Avoid plagiarism
Plagiarism is an act of fraud that involves the use of ideas or words of another person without
proper attribution. Students will be accused of plagiarism if they:
i. Copy in their work one or more sentences from another person without proper citation.
ii. Rephrase, paraphrase, or translate another person’s ideas or words without proper
attribution.
iii. Reuse their own assignments, in whole or in part, and submit them for another class.
● Work responsibly within a working group
In cooperative group assignments, all students are required to stay on task and contribute
equally to the projects. Group reports should clearly state the contribution of each group
member.
Any acts of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for the task at hand and/or
immediate failure of the course, depending on the seriousness of the fraud. Please consult Hoa Sen
University’s Policy on Plagiarism at http://thuvien.hoasen.edu.vn/thu-vien/cs-vb/quy-dinh-ve-liem-
chinh-hoc-thuat.html. To ensure the maintenance of academic integrity, the university asks that
students report cases of academic dishonesty to the teacher and/or the Dean. The names of those
students will be kept anonymous.
I. Teaching Staff:

No. Professor’s name Email, Phone, Office location Office hours Position
1 Quách Thị Vân Trang [email protected] Lecturer
2 Dương Trí Thanh [email protected] Lecturer
3 Lê Hữu Châu [email protected] Coordinator
J. Outline of Topics to be covered (Learning Schedule):

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FOR MAIN SEMESTER ONLY

WEEK/ TOPICS REQUIRED READING HOMEWORK /

SESSION ASSIGNMENT
1 Session 1 Unit 1. First Unit 1: Listening and Unit 1: Business Skills
Impressions Discussion; Reading and
language
Session 2 Unit 1. First Unit 1: Business Skills Unit 2: Listening and
Impressions Discussion; Reading and
language
2 Session 1 Unit 2. Training Unit 2: Listening and Unit 2: Business Skills and
Discussion; Reading and Case Study
language
Session 2 Unit 2. Training Unit 2: Business Skills and Unit 4: Listening and
Case Study Discussion; Reading and
language
3 Session 1 Unit 4. Marketing Unit 4: Listening and Unit 4: Business Skills and
Discussion; Reading and Case Study
language
Session 2 Unit 4. Marketing Unit 4: Business Skills and Unit 5: Listening and
Case Study Discussion; Reading and
language
4 Session 1 Presentation –
Groups 1 & 2
Session 2 Unit 5. Unit 5: Listening and Unit 5: Business Skills and
Employment Discussion; Reading and Case Study
Trends language
5 Session 1 Unit 5. Unit 5: Business Skills and Unit 6: Listening and
Employment Case Study Discussion; Reading and
Trends language
+ Mini Test / Quiz
Session 2 Unit 6. Ethics Unit 6: Listening and Unit 6: Business Skills and
Discussion; Reading and Case Study
language
6 Session 1 Unit 6. Ethics Unit 6: Business Skills and Unit 8: Listening and
Case Study Discussion; Reading and
language
Session 2 Presentation –
Groups 3 & 4
7 Session 2 Unit 8. Consultants Unit 8: Listening and Unit 9: Listening and
+ Mini Test / Quiz Discussion; Reading and Discussion; Reading and
language language
Session 1 Unit 9. Strategy Unit 9: Listening and Unit 9: Business Skills and
Discussion; Reading and Case Study
language
8 Session 1 Unit 9. Strategy Unit 9: Business Skills and Review
Case Study
Session 2 Midterm Assigned by instructor Unit 10: Listening and
Discussion; Reading and
language
9 Session 1 Unit 10. Online Unit 10: Listening and Unit 10: Business Skills and
Business Discussion; Reading and Case Study
language
Session 2 Unit 10. Online Unit 10: Business Skills Unit 11: Listening and
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 Business and Case Study Discussion; Reading and
language
10 Session 1 Presentation –
Groups 5 & 6
Session 2 Mini Test / Quiz Assigned by instructor
11 Session 1 Unit 11. New Unit 11: Listening and Unit 11: Business Skills
Business Discussion; Reading and
language
Session 2 Unit 11. New Unit 11: Business Skills Unit 12: Listening and
Business Discussion; Reading and
language
12 Session 1 Presentation –
Groups 7&8
Session 2 Unit 12. Project Unit 12: Listening and Unit 12: Business Skills and
Management Discussion; Reading and Case Study
language
13 Session 1 Unit 12. Project Unit 12: Business Skills Self review
Management
Session 2 Mini Test / Quiz & Assigned by instructor Self review
Final Review
14 Session 1 Individual Presentation preparation Self review
Presentation and practice
Session 2 Individual Presentation preparation Self review
Presentation and practice
15 Session 1 Individual Presentation preparation Self review
Presentation and practice
Session 2 Individual Presentation preparation Self review
Presentation and practice

Người viết Trưởng Bộ môn Trưởng khoa

(Ký và ghi rõ họ tên) (Ký và ghi rõ họ tên) (Ký và ghi rõ họ tên)

ThS Quách Thị Vân Trang TS Nguyễn Thu Hương PGS TS Nguyễn Ngọc Vũ

Unit 1. First Impressions

Unit 2. Training
Unit 4. Marketing
Unit 5. Employment Trends
Unit 6. Ethics
Unit 8. Consultants
Unit 9. Strategy
Unit 10. Online Business
Unit 11. New Business
Unit 12. Project Management

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WEEK/ SESSION TOPICS REQUIRED READING HOMEWORK /
ASSIGNMENT

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1 Session 1 Unit 1. First Unit 1: Listening and Unit 1: Business Skills
Impressions Discussion; Reading and
7.2.2022 language
Session 2 Unit 1. First Unit 1: Business Skills Unit 2: Listening and
Impressions Discussion; Reading and
language
1 Session 1 Unit 2. Training Unit 2: Listening and Unit 2: Business Skills and
Discussion; Reading and Case Study
9.2.2022 language
Session 2 Unit 2. Training Unit 2: Business Skills and Unit 4: Listening and
Case Study Discussion; Reading and
language
1 Session 1 Unit 4. Marketing Unit 4: Listening and Unit 4: Business Skills and
Discussion; Reading and Case Study
11.2.2022 language
Session 2 Unit 4. Marketing Unit 4: Business Skills and Unit 5: Listening and
Case Study Discussion; Reading and
language
2 Session 1 Presentation –
Groups 1 & 2
14.2.2022 Session 2 Unit 5. Unit 5: Listening and Unit 5: Business Skills and
Employment Discussion; Reading and Case Study
Trends language
2 Session 1 Unit 5. Unit 5: Business Skills and Unit 6: Listening and
Employment Case Study Discussion; Reading and
16.2.2022 Trends language
+ Mini Test / Quiz
Session 2 Unit 6. Ethics Unit 6: Listening and Unit 6: Business Skills and
Discussion; Reading and Case Study
language
2 Session 1 Unit 6. Ethics Unit 6: Business Skills and Unit 8: Listening and
Case Study Discussion; Reading and
18.2.2022 language
Session 2 Presentation –
Groups 3 & 4
3 Session 2 Unit 8. Consultants Unit 8: Listening and Unit 9: Listening and
+ Mini Test / Quiz Discussion; Reading and Discussion; Reading and
21.2.2022 language language
Session 1 Unit 9. Strategy Unit 9: Listening and Unit 9: Business Skills and
Discussion; Reading and Case Study
language
3 Session 1 Unit 9. Strategy Unit 9: Business Skills and Review
Case Study
23.2.2022 Session 2 Midterm Assigned by instructor Unit 10: Listening and
Discussion; Reading and
language
3 Session 1 Unit 10. Online Unit 10: Listening and Unit 10: Business Skills and
Business Discussion; Reading and Case Study
25.2.2022 language
Session 2 Unit 10. Online Unit 10: Business Skills Unit 11: Listening and
Business and Case Study Discussion; Reading and
language
4 Session 1 Presentation –
Groups 5 & 6
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28.2.2022 Session 2 Mini Test / Quiz Assigned by instructor
4 Session 1 Unit 11. New Unit 11: Listening and Unit 11: Business Skills
Business Discussion; Reading and
2.3.2022 language
Session 2 Unit 11. New Unit 11: Business Skills Unit 12: Listening and
Business Discussion; Reading and
language
4 Session 1 Presentation –
Groups 7&8
4.3.2022 Session 2 Unit 12. Project Unit 12: Listening and Unit 12: Business Skills and
Management Discussion; Reading and Case Study
language
5 Session 1 Unit 12. Project Unit 12: Business Skills Self review
Management
7.3.2022 Session 2 Mini Test / Quiz & Assigned by instructor Self review
Final Review
5 Session 1 Individual Presentation preparation Self review
Presentation and practice
9.3.2022 Session 2 Individual Presentation preparation Self review
Presentation and practice
5 Session 1 Individual Presentation preparation Self review
Presentation and practice
11.3.2022 Session 2 Individual Presentation preparation Self review
Presentation and practice

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