Language Institute, Thammasat University
EL 202 English for Work
Course Outline Semester 2/2015
Course Description
Pre-requisite: EL 172 English Course III
This course aims to prepare and train students for careers; using business English reading, writing,
speaking and listening in the work-related contexts.
Course Objectives and Teaching Methodology
This course will prepare students for pursuing a career by developing appropriate listening, speaking,
and writing skills. Classroom activities and assignments will enable students to use professional
English in real life situations. In the classroom, students will practice their English listening and
speaking skills through role playing in the mock-up situations e.g. having job interviews and planning
trips abroad. For professional writing skill preparation and development, students will be provided
with samples of business correspondence e.g. memos, minutes of a meeting, and letters of enquiry.
Students will write application letters, and résumés, using their own information which can be used in
their personal job search.
Learning objectives
After completing the course, students should be able to:
 Use appropriate business English skills in reading and writing
 Communicate effectively using listening and speaking in business contexts
 Transfer, use and learn English on their own using business skills gained in the course
 Aware of and conduct their behavior in accordance with Thai and Thammasat moral values and
ethics for the ASEAN blending
Course Materials
Main Textbook:
Rimkeeratikul, Sucharat (2007). English for work. (6th ed.). Bangkok: Thammasat University Press.
(Available at TU Bookstores – Tha Prachan and Rangsit Campuses)
Supplementary Materials:
Ashley, A. (2003). Oxford correspondence workbook. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Barnard, R., & Meehan, A. (2005). Writing for the real world: Student book 2. Oxford: Oxford University
Press.
Cotton, D., Falvey, D., & Kent, S. (2001). Market leader: Course book intermediate. Essex: Longman.
Cotton, D., Falvey, D., & Kent, S. (2001). Market leader: Workbook intermediate. Essex: Longman.
Enquiry Letters. Retrieved January 19, 2009 at
http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/eiw/enquiry_letter_constructor.htm.
Grant, D., & McLarty, R. (2001). Business basics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Mackey, D. (2006). Send me a message. Singapore: McGraw-Hill.
Norman, S. (1990). We mean business: Student’s book. Essex: Longman.
Norman, S. (1990). We mean business: Workbook. Essex: Longman.
Northey, M. (1998). Impact: A guide to business communication. (4th ed.). Ontario: Prentice-Hall Canada
Inc.
Pohl, A. (2002). Test your professional English: Secretarial. Essex: Penguin Education Limited.
Stanley, J., Pe, N. N., Kumar, R. S., & Miles, R. M. (n.d.). BG 2000 English III business letter writing.
Bangkok: Assumption University.
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Course Evaluation
1. Attendance
2. Class work and assignments
3. Written Quiz
4. Midterm interview and final presentation
5. Midterm Examination
6. Final Examination
TOTAL
10
20
10
20
30
50
140
points
points
points
points
points
points
points
Active Learning Activities
The content covered in the interview and exam is as listed above. The topic and the content of
the presentation must be relevant to the objectives of the course. Students are required to
inform their instructor of the topic to get his/her approval and guidance.
Attendance Policy
1. One point is deducted for each absence of 1.5 hours. (If a student is absent for one of
the three-hour classes, he/she will lose two points.)
2. More than four absences either before or after the midterm week will automatically
lead to an “F”.
PLAGIARISM POLICY:
Students of Thammasat University are required to refrain from any kind of plagiarism, i.e. an
act of copying other people's work, such as language, thoughts, or expressions, without
crediting the original author(s). Copying any sentences or paragraphs from any sources, e.g.
websites, books, etc., and pasting them into students' assignments are thus considered
cheating, which will result in a mark of zero for the assignment or even an F grade. For this
reason, students have to carefully check their writing for plagiarism before turning it in.
Schedule and Instructors
Add/Drop period
Drop “W” period
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
January 26 – 31, 2016
March 21 – 28, 2016
Thursday, 10 March 2016
Monday, 16 May 2016
Time: 12.00 – 14.00 hours
Time: 13.00 – 16.00 hours
Lecturers (Thaprachan Campus)
Sec/Gr
Day
Time
Room
Lecturer
450001
Tue
13.00 – 16.00
LITP 2 C
Asst. Prof. Tanom
450002
Tue
13.00 – 16.00
LITP 2 D
A. Patchara
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Lecturers (Rangsit Campus)
Sec/Gr
Day
Time
Room
Lecturer
080001
W, F
11.00 – 12.30
LI 307
A. Worachart
320001
THU
09.30 – 12.30
LI 309
Asst. Prof. Vimolchaya
450001
TUE
13.30 – 16.30
LI 309
Assoc. Prof. Sripathum
450002
TUE
13.30 – 16.30
LI 310
Asst. Prof. Supansiri
540001
THU
13.30 – 16.30
LI 303
Assoc. Prof. Nopporn
540002
THU
13.30 – 16.30
LI 309
Asst. Prof. Vimolchaya
810001
MON
09.30 – 12.30
LI 211
Asst. Prof. Siripen
820001
MON
09.30 – 12.30
LI 307
Assoc. Prof. Sripathum
820002
MON
13.30 – 16.30
LI 306
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sucharat
820003
MON
13.30 – 16.30
LI 211
Asst. Prof. Siripen
820004
MON
13.30 – 16.30
PO 305
A. Patchara
PO = Political Science Faculty
No Classes on the following holidays:
- Monday, 22 February 2016
(Makha Bucha Day)
- Wednesday, 6 April 2016
(Chakri Memorial Day)
- Monday, 11- Friday, 15 April 2016
Semester Break (Songkran Festival)
- Thursday 5 – Friday 6 May 2016
(Coronation Day)
- Monday 9 May 2016
(Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day)
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Tentative Schedule
EL 202 English for Work (Semester 2/2015)
Weeks
Dates
1
Course Introduction
18 – 22 January 2016
2
3
Unit 1
Calling about a Job (Speaking)
25 – 29 January 2016
Unit 9
Form Filling (Writing) +Resume (Writing)
1 – 5 February 2016
Unit 8
Letters of Application (Writing)
Unit 2
The Job Interview (Speaking)
4
8 – 12 February 2016
5
15 – 19 February 2016
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Units / Activities
23 – 26 February 2016
22 February - No class
(Makha Bucha Day)
29 February – 4 March 2016
Thursday
10 March 2016
***Writing Quiz (Job Application)***
Unit 10 Letters Expressing Thanks & Letters of
Congratulations (Writing)
Units 3 Telephoning (Speaking)
Unit 11 Letters of Condolence & Formal Invitations
and Replies (Writing)
Unit 4 Invitation (Speaking)
Midterm Interview
14 – 18 March 2016
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Time: 12.00 – 14.00 hours
Unit 12 Memorandums (Writing)
21 – 25 March 2016
Unit 13 Agenda & Minutes of a Meeting (Writing)
28 – 31 March, 1 April 2016
4 – 8 April 2016
6 April – No class
(Chakri Memorial Day)
Unit 5
Receiving visitors (Speaking)
Unit 6
Planning a Business Trip (Speaking)
Unit 14 Letters of Inquiry (Writing)
11- 15 April 2016
13
14
15
16
Semester Break (Songkran Festival)
18 – 22 April 2016
Unit 14 Reply to the Letter of Inquiry (Writing)
25 – 29 April 2016
Unit 7
2 – 4 May 2016
5 -6 May – No class
(Coronation Day)
10 – 13 May 2016
9 May – No class
(Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day)
Monday,
16 May 2016
Requesting (Speaking)
Review
Final Presentation
FINAL EXAMINATION
Time: 13.00 – 16.00 hours