Workplace Communication

Vertiefungen: BLH, EÖ, NM, UNE, UÖ
Modulkürzel: WoCo
ECTS-Credits: 2
Modultyp: Wahlpflichtmodul

Essential Information

The principal aim is for you to become a competent and confident user of English in the workplace. As a graduate, you may find yourself working in international and intercultural environments. Therefore, being able to actively participate in meetings and effectively communicate in English in a professional setting is an essential skill.

You will focus on spoken communication such as meetings and discussions, however, select forms of written communication are also covered.

Module Contents

Communication Strategies

  • Engaging in and contributing to meetings and discussions in a professional context
  • Listening and providing constructive feedback in workplace conversations
  • Using functional language to effectively take part in meetings and discussions

Professional Writing Skills

  • Composing clear, concise, and effective communicative texts
  • Key conventions for professional email communication including essential expressions and phrases

Interpersonal Communication

  • Adapting to various communication styles
  • Identifying and handling conflict
  • Using negotiation skills to resolve disputes

Study Information

The language of instruction is English.

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