Identify and evaluate the main discourse features of, and strategies appropriate to, a variety of professional communication tasks in both speech and writing

A 1,500-word analysis of communicative strategies and techniques adopted in one written and two recorded excerpts of professional communication prescribed by the module leader; the analysis must demonstrate familiarity with relevant concepts and approaches introduced during the module (50%). This will address learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module successful students will be able to:

1. Identify and evaluate the main discourse features of, and strategies appropriate to, a variety of professional communication tasks in both speech and writing;
2. Examine factors affecting perception of communicative competence, failure, and inappropriate usage in professional contexts;
3. Construct strategic messages for multiple audiences that align with organisational and/or individual goals;
4. Describe and evaluate examples of communication encountered in professional settings such as job interviews, project submissions and presentations.