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Business Communication Session 1

This document provides an overview of a business communication course taught by Vincent Edward R. Festin. It includes information about the instructor's background and qualifications. The course objectives are to address occupational English language needs in the context of Philippine business and global trends, focusing on comprehending, summarizing, analyzing and synthesizing business communication. The session objectives are for students to complete assessments, understand the syllabus and expectations, and participate actively in oral exercises. Grading and policies are also outlined, along with assigned readings and a short writing assignment.

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Business Communication Session 1

This document provides an overview of a business communication course taught by Vincent Edward R. Festin. It includes information about the instructor's background and qualifications. The course objectives are to address occupational English language needs in the context of Philippine business and global trends, focusing on comprehending, summarizing, analyzing and synthesizing business communication. The session objectives are for students to complete assessments, understand the syllabus and expectations, and participate actively in oral exercises. Grading and policies are also outlined, along with assigned readings and a short writing assignment.

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Business Communication

MBA STANDARD PROGRAM


Vincent Edward R. Festin, JD

 Assistant Professor IV – Ateneo Graduate School of Business


 Chairman – Good Governance Advocates and Practitioners of the
Philippines http://www.goodgovernancephilippines.org
 Former Head - Corporate Governance: Education and Communication,
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.
 Faculty – St. Paul College, Pasig, High School (Argumentation and
debate)
 Lecturer – English Grammar and Literature, Ateneo de Manila
University School of Arts and Sciences and High School Department
What do I do in my place of ….a common mistake in
work? English that you are
aware of.

The company I work for and


what it does Something I am
thankful for this
afternoon.

Name and Nickname


Why communicate?
21st Century Skills (Saavedra & Opfer, 2012)
Critical thinking and
problem solving
Collaboration and leadership
Agility and adaptability
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Collaboration and leadership
• Agility and adaptability
• Initiative and entrepreneuralism
• Effective oral and written communication
• Accessing and analyzing information
• Curiosity and imagination

Initiative and Entrepreneuralism


Accessing and analyzing information
Curiosity and imagination
Course Objectives
• Address the occupational/ professional English language needs
• Context: Philippine business, global trends and challenges
• Business Communication – comprehend, summarize, analyze,
synthesize
• Contribute to work place as future business leaders
Session Objectives
• At the end of this session, the learners are expected to have:
• Fully accomplished the needs analysis and placement tests which will
be done in class and submitted for immediate review;
• Fully understood the contents of the Business Communication’s
course syllabus, the requirements, the expectations of the teacher
and the goals of the class, and;
• Participated actively and candidly in the oral exercises.
Class Policies
• Max of 3 absences
• Tardiness of 30 minutes (means 0.5 absence)
• Integrity – no intellectual dishonesty
• Consultation – before class or through email
• Email: [email protected]
• Unless specified, reaction papers are one pager, size 12 Times New
Roman, 1.5 spacing, to be submitted online
Grading
Group Work and individual work 45%
Mid-terms 25%
Finals 30%
 Please see list in Course Syllabus
 Strunk and White
 Boohrer’s Rules of Business Grammar
 Mignon Fogarty Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better
Writing
• Write a short essay about your best boss/teacher/ mentor.
Explain why he or she is the best.
• Submit (Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing) through email not
later than 11:00 PM, JANUARY 17, 2017.
For next week
• https://hbr.org/2015/11/countries-with-high-english-proficiency-are-
more-innovative
• http://opinion.inquirer.net/93842/more-than-reading-and-writing

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