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Learn new concepts from professionals in the field.

Acquire a basic understanding of a topic or skill

Gain practical project experience to enhance employability.

Obtain a career certificate that can be shared.

Topics you will learn

Welcome Module
2 videos

Introduction to our Specialization
How this course is organized

4 readings

Objectives and outcomes
Learning how to learn
Learning vocabulary
The HKUST grammar guide

2 discussion prompts

How is this course relevant to you?
How do you learn English?
Business writing genres
5 videos

Business writing genres
Business letters, memos and emails: The basics
Report writing
The writing process, part 1
Challenging grammar: -ing vs. -ed

5 readings

Objectives and outcomes
Vocabulary list
Commonly confused words
Sentence pattern you should know #1

3 quizzes

Module 2 Quiz
Vocabulary quiz
Challenging grammar: -ing vs. -ed

1 discussion prompt

What is style?
Writing emails
7 videos

Effective emailing
Context and directness
Writing to persuade
Rhetorical devices
The writing process, part 2
Paragraphing
Challenging grammar: Missing verb 'to be'

8 readings

Objectives and outcomes
What do we mean when we say, 'rhetoric'?
The concept of kairos
Peer-review practice: Sample persuasive email
Vocabulary list
Sentence pattern you should know #2
Peer review practice: Sample email

8 quizzes

Module 3 Quiz
Using the Direct Approach practice
Writing to persuade practice
Peer-review practice: Persuasive email
Vocabulary quiz
How concise are you?
Pattern #2 Independent Clause: Appositive
Peer review practice

2 peer reviews

Writing a persuasive email
Correct the grammar and vocabulary errors and rewrite

2 discussion prompts

How many rhetorical devices do you use?
Directness and persuasion
Writing memos
6 videos

Writing memos
Audience, purpose, tone and style
Plain English
Gender sensitive language
Active and passive voice
Challenging grammar: Comma splice

8 readings

Objectives and outcomes
Vocabulary list
Sentence patterns you should know #3 and #4
Reasons to use the passive voice
Tone and Style – Avoid using clichés in your writing
Peer review practice: Sample memo with errors
Peer-review practice: Sample memo

7 quizzes

Module 4 Quiz
Plain English practice
Vocabulary quiz
Practising your active and passive voice
Tone and Style – Avoid using clichés in your writing
Peer review practice quiz for grammar and vocabulary errors
Peer-review practice quiz for memo

2 peer reviews

Correct the grammar and vocabulary errors and rewrite memo
Writing a memo

1 discussion prompt

Communication styles: Is there a gender influence?
Writing executive summaries
4 videos

Elements of an executive summary
Presenting data
Nominalization
Challenging grammar: Possessive form

10 readings

Objectives and outcomes
General organization of an executive summary
Linking ideas
Business Case: Sustainable Seafood for a Sustainable Future
Vocabulary list
Connotation
The prepositional of-phrase
Sentence patterns you should know #5 and #6
Peer-review practice: Sample executive summary

4 quizzes

Module 5 Quiz
Presenting data
Vocabulary quiz
Peer-review practice quiz

1 peer review

Executive summary for a proposal

1 discussion prompt

What do these words mean to you?
Concluding module
1 reading

Post-course survey

1 quiz

Final exam

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What is this course about?

The course focuses on English for Effective Business Writing. It covers fundamentals through interactive modules designed for s.

What is the duration of the course?

The course offers over 25 hours of recorded content.

Is there a certificate provided upon completion?

Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a certification

What is the language of the course?

The course is currently available in .

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How can I access the course?

The course is accessible on both web and mobile platforms.

What is the cost of the course?

The original price of the course is ₹, but it’s currently available at a discounted price of ₹.

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