There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Theories of social construction and linguistic relativity; language as a semiotic system; an introduction to discourse analysis; the role of English as a business Lingua Franca and implications of its use; globalisation and language use; the relationship between language and identity; the application of these theories and concepts to business documents and practices, e.g. meetings, negotiations, job interviews.

LO1: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the implications of social construction and linguistic relativism for international management communication.
LO2: Explore the use of the concepts of discourse analysis as a tool for explaining communication problems.
LO3: Evaluate the significance of the global use of English as a business lingua franca.
LO4: Analyse factors contributing to success or failure in instances of management communication in an international context.