Business English Writing Syllabus English VersionBusiness English Writing Produced by：School of Foreign StudiesDrafted by：Business English Writing Curriculum GroupReviewed by：Xiong WenDate： July

their writing skills, especially in terms of grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. In addition, this course will also involve some practical business communication skills, such as negotiation, presentation, and etiquette.

III. Course Objectives

1. To help students understand the principles and characteristics of business English writing.

2. To help students learn the structures and common expressions of various business letters.

3. To help students master the skills of writing different types of business letters.

4. To help students improve their writing skills, especially in terms of grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

5. To help students develop their ability to analyze and make judgments in business communication.

6. To help students acquire some practical business communication skills, such as negotiation, presentation, and etiquette.

IV. Main Contents

1. Introduction to business English writing principles and characteristics.

2. Structures and common expressions of different types of business letters.

3. Writing principles and skills of different types of business letters.

4. Grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure in business English writing.

5. Analysis and judgment in business communication.

6. Practical business communication skills, such as negotiation, presentation, and etiquette.

V. Teaching Methods

1. Lectures to introduce the principles and characteristics of business English writing.

2. Practical exercises to improve students' writing skills.

3. Group discussions to enhance students' analytical and judgmental abilities.

4. Role plays to practice practical business communication skills.

VI. Assessment Methods

1. Mid-term and final exams to test students' understanding of the principles and skills of business English writing.

2. Writing assignments to assess students' writing skills.

3. Group presentations to evaluate students' analytical and judgmental abilities.

4. Participation and attendance to evaluate students' overall performance.

Part Two Weekly Teaching Plan

Week 1: Introduction to Business English Writing

• Definition and characteristics of business English writing

• Importance and scope of business English writing

Week 2: Structures and Expressions of Business Letters

• Different types of business letters

• Common sentence patterns and expressions

Week 3: Principles and Skills of Writing Sales Letters

• Purpose and structure of sales letters

• Writing principles and skills of sales letters

Week 4: Principles and Skills of Writing Letters of Establishing Business Relations

• Purpose and structure of letters of establishing business relations

• Writing principles and skills of letters of establishing business relations

Week 5: Principles and Skills of Writing Inquiry and Replies

• Purpose and structure of inquiry and replies

• Writing principles and skills of inquiry and replies

Week 6: Mid-term Exam

Week 7: Principles and Skills of Writing Claims and Settlements

• Purpose and structure of claims and settlements

• Writing principles and skills of claims and settlements

Week 8: Principles and Skills of Writing Contracts

• Purpose and structure of contracts

• Writing principles and skills of contracts

Week 9: Principles and Skills of Writing Resumes and Application Letters

• Purpose and structure of resumes and application letters

• Writing principles and skills of resumes and application letters

Week 10: Grammar, Vocabulary, and Sentence Structure in Business English Writing

• Common errors in grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure

• Strategies to improve grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure

Week 11: Analysis and Judgment in Business Communication

• Techniques of analysis and judgment in business communication

• Practice of analysis and judgment in group discussions

Week 12: Practical Business Communication Skills: Negotiation

• Principles and skills of negotiation

• Role plays to practice negotiation skills

Week 13: Practical Business Communication Skills: Presentation

• Principles and skills of presentation

• Practice of presentation skills in group presentations

Week 14: Practical Business Communication Skills: Etiquette

• Principles and skills of business etiquette

• Practice of business etiquette in role plays

Week 15: Final Exam

Part Three References

1. Bovee, C. L., & Thill, J. V. (2016). Business communication today (14th ed.). Pearson.

2. Guffey, M. E., & Loewy, D. (2015). Essentials of business communication (10th ed.). Cengage Learning.

3. Murphy, R. (2011). English grammar in use (4th ed.). Cambridge University Press.

4. Powell, M. (2010). Presenting in English: How to give successful presentations (2nd ed.). Heinle ELT.

5. Swales, J. M., & Feak, C. B. (2012). Academic writing for graduate students: Essential tasks and skills (3rd ed.). University of Michigan Press