Dr. Rossella Malagò

The course will assist any courses where business or scientific writing in English is a component of the learning outcomes or assessments.

Objectives:

• Students will have the opportunity to fine-tune and professionalize their business speaking and scientific writing skills in English.
• Students will be able to produce original scientific articles relevant to the students’ areas of research and expertise.
• Students will be able to effectively give presentations in English in an international business context
• Students will become familiar with topics including popular citation and scientific writing
• Students will practice the mechanics of constructing complex sentence structures and the accurate use of grammar relevant to business presentations and scientific writing

Content:

• Readings on contemporary international business presentations
• Practice of elements of effective presentation techniques
• Application of theory through role plays and case studies
• Development of business vocabulary
• Articulation of the scientific writing process
• Strategies for effective scientific writing

Recommended Literature:

• Alley, Michael, 2018. The Craft of Scientific Writing. ISBN 978-1-4419-8287-2
• Hartley, James, 2008. Academic Writing and Publishing: A Practical Guide - much of which is legally available through Google Books.
• Meyers, Alan, 2014: Longman Academic Writing Series 5: Essays to Research Papers. ISBN: 10: 0-13-291274-0 or 13: 978-0-13-291274-7
• Norloff, Charl and Amy Renehen, 2017. University Success Transition Level.
• Skern Tim, 2009. Writing Scientific English: a Workbook. Stuttgart: UTB. ISBN 978-3825231125
• Sweeney, Simon, 2005. English for Business Communication – Student’s Book. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-75449-1 or Klett ISBN 3-12-539135-0

Additional remarks:

• This course is taught in English and all work will be completed in the English language.
• Examination: Semester paper and Presentation