IEN 413 English for Business Proposals and Reports
Prerequisite: IEN 103, IEN 104, IEN 105
This course includes a study of the principles of
writing business proposals, situation and audience analysis,
collecting, researching and synthesizing information, formats
and features of business proposals, and different kinds of
business reports, including informative and persuasive.
IEN 421 Intercultural Competence in Business
Prerequisite: ILB 110, IEN 105
This course provides students with the understand-
ings and skills required to conduct business with a superior
level of intercultural competence which is crucial for commer-
cial success. This course focuses on business aspects of
intercultural competence. Students examine how culture and
intercultural dynamics influence interactions between people,
businesses, organizations and management in a variety of
settings. Particular areas of importance include different
cultural approaches to management, organizational structures,
meetings, time, productivity, status and staff. It also covers
the effects of culture and language in communication
between people from various countries.
and their implementing through the roles of communication,
different types of power, cultural factors affecting negotia-
tions, and practical negotiating frameworks and tactics.
IEN 431 Interpretation Skills
Prerequisite: IEN 105
A study of basic theories and skills for Thai-English
bilateral interpretation and bilingual communication including
practice in interpretation skills. (This course is offered for Thai
students only).
IEN 444 Independent Study
Prerequisite: IEN 103, IEN 104, IEN 105
An Individualized study under faculty supervision
focusing on a specific business-related topic. Evaluation will
be based on projects or assignments. (Dean’s approval is
required.)
IEN 469 Creative Writing
Prerequisite: IEN 103, IEN 104, IEN 105
The course encourages students to develop their
imaginative writing skills. Assignments include writing such
creative work as prose fiction, poetry, and essays.
IEN 422 English for Business Negotiations and Persuasion
Prerequisite: IEN 103, IEN 104, IEN 105
A study of principles and techniques in business nego-
tiations and persuasion. Students will practice preparing
structures of different types of negotiations and persuasions
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