The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Business English for Cross-cultural Communication
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Business English for Cross-cultural Communication

Kin Tang
Delian Gaskell
Sean McMinn

Instructors: Kin Tang

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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21 hours to complete
3 weeks at 7 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

(385 reviews)

21 hours to complete
3 weeks at 7 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

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There are 6 modules in this course

Welcome to Week 1! This week, we will cover Module 1 where we introduce you to the objectives and structure of this Specialization and course.

What's included

1 video4 readings2 discussion prompts

Welcome to Week 2! This week we will cover Module 2 where we introduce you to basic cultural theories and language skills you will use in general cross-cultural business situations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

What's included

4 videos7 readings3 assignments1 peer review3 discussion prompts

Welcome to Week 3! This week we will cover Module 3 where we introduce you to ways of cultural understanding can guide business communication strategies basic and the language skills you will use in general cross-cultural business situations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

What's included

9 videos8 readings4 assignments2 peer reviews2 discussion prompts

Welcome to Week 4! This week we will cover Module 4 where we introduce you to common cultural frameworks used in the business world, how theories inform management in cross-cultural situations and language skills you will use in management situations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

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5 videos5 readings2 assignments2 peer reviews1 discussion prompt

Welcome to Week 5! This week we will cover Module 5 where we introduce you ways you might apply cultural frameworks to authentic workplace situations, business ethics in today's international worlds and the language skills you will use in these situations. You will also be introduced to vocabulary and language skills common to business communications.

What's included

6 videos4 readings2 assignments2 peer reviews2 discussion prompts

Welcome to Week 6! This week we will cover Module 6 where we will conclude the course and you will need to complete the final exam and post-course survey.

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1 assignment

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Kin Tang
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
5 Courses287,405 learners
Delian Gaskell
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
5 Courses287,405 learners
Sean McMinn
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
5 Courses287,405 learners

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