Language Institute, Thammasat University
EL 202 English for Work
Course Outline Semester 1/2015
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
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”.
Schedule and Instructors
Add/Drop period
Drop “W” period
Midterm Examination
Final Examination
August 26 – 31, 2015
October 19 – 26, 2015
Thursday, 8 October 2015
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Time: 09.00 – 11.00 hours
Time: 13.00 – 16.00 hours
Lecturers
Sec/Gr
Day
Time
Room
Lecturer
080001
W, F
11.00 – 12.30
LI 310
A. Wanna
320001
THU
09.30 – 12.30
LI 303
A. Benjawan Sukpaiboon
450001
TUE
13.30 – 16.30
LI 309
A. Naparat Meejanyakul
450002
TUE
13.30 – 16.30
LI 303
A. Wanida Pankaew
450003
TUE
13.30 – 16.30
LI 307
A. Samanan Sudsa-ard
450004
TUE
13.30 – 16.30
LI 310
Asst. Prof. Vimolchaya Yanasugondha
540001
THU
13.30 – 16.30
LI 309
A. Joshua D. Bernstein
810001
MON
09.30 – 12.30
LI 307
A. Sumon Kunwong
810002
MON
09.30 – 12.30
LI 306
Assoc. Prof. Nopporn Sarobol
820001
MON
09.30 – 12.30
LI 306
Assoc. Prof. Sripathum Noom-Ura
820002
MON
13.30 – 16.30
SC 3020
Charoenchang
Asst. Prof. Vimolchaya Yanasugondha
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Sec/Gr
Day
Time
Room
Lecturer
820003
MON
13.30 – 16.30
SC 3029
Asst. Prof. Siripen Sutharoj
820004
MON
13.30 – 16.30
SC 3030
A. Sunata Pongsakiat
820005
MON
13.30 – 16.30
SC 3031
A. Naparat Meejanyakul
No Classes on the following holidays:
- Tuesday 13 October 2015
- Friday 23 October 2015
Midterm Period
Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
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Tentative Schedule
EL 202 English for Work (Semester 1/2015)
Weeks
Dates
Course Introduction
1
17 – 21 August 2015
2
3
24 – 28 August 2015
5
14 – 18 September 2015
6
21 – 25 September 2015
9
10
11
12
Calling about a Job (Speaking)
Unit 9
Form Filling (Writing) +Resume (Writing)
Unit 2
7 -11 September 2015
8
Unit 1
31 August, 1 - 4 September 2015 Unit 8
4
7
Units / Activities
28-30 September, 1- 2 October
2015
26 – 30 October 2015
The Job Interview (Speaking)
***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
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Time: 09.00 – 11.00 hours
Thursday, 8 October 2015
12 – 16 October 2015
13 October - No class due to
Midterm Period
19 – 22 October 2015
Letters of Application (Writing)
Unit 12 Memorandums (Writing)
Unit 13 Agenda & Minutes of a Meeting (Writing)
Unit 5
Receiving visitors (Speaking)
Unit 6
Planning a Business Trip (Speaking)
2 – 6 November 2015
Unit 14
13
9 – 13 November 2015
Unit 14 Reply to the Letter of Inquiry (Writing)
14
16 – 20 November 2015
Unit 7
15
23 – 27 November 2015
Review
16
30 November, 1 - 4 December
2015
17
Tuesday, 8 December 2015
Letters of Inquiry (Writing)
Requesting (Speaking)
Final Presentation
FINAL EXAMINATION
Time: 13.00 – 16.00 hours