Core Concepts in Professional Communication

Code School Level Credits Semesters
ENGL4328 English 4 N/A April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK
Code
ENGL4328
School
English
Level
4
Credits
N/A
Semesters
April Full Year UK, Full Year UK, January Full Year UK

Summary

This pod explores the role of communication in the workplace. By focusing on this important sphere of public life, students will gain the knowledge and skills required to examine how language is used by professionals to achieve tasks at work. The key areas of focus are corporate and employee identity construction, workplace culture, linguistic performance of workplace tasks and the establishment of rapport at work. A range of key concepts and analytical tools relating to these key areas of enquiry from this fascinating research area are introduced allowing students to critically evaluate the role played by language in the context of work. Students will linguistically examine interaction observed in a range of professional contexts, looking at spoken and written exchanges, including computer-mediated communication (CMC). 

Target Students

Students registered on the School of English online Masters scheme.

Assessment

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

This module comprises an optional component in the following pathways: Applied English, Applied Linguistics, Discourse and Communication, and Professional Communication. As such, it contributes in its specific aims to the programme-level coverage of these pathways.

Learning Outcomes

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.