THE POWER OF SMALL TALK IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

THE POWER OF SMALL TALK IN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

The aims of the course are:

• to improve the students’ listening and speaking skills
• to make them aware of cultural differences in the international working environment
• to develop their intercultural communication skills
• to enable them to successfully interact with business partners and work in international teams

– The course is designed to prepare students to engage in fluent interaction in the working environment, especially in the informal context
– The student has the ability to interpret some behavior and situations in different international contexts
– The student is able to utilize different strategies and expressions to communicate successfully face-to-face in business environment
– The student can recognize and understand cultural differences in a professional and private conversation
– The student is able to keep the conversation flowing, using various strategies
– As a result of the course, the student is able to communicate effectively in the international working environment

The course is divided into modules:

1. Making contact
2. Welcoming visitors
3. Getting acquainted
4. Entertaining a visitor
5. Eating out

For a detailed description of the course, please refer to the course study guide below (it will open in a new tab).

Timetable:

A five-week course – 5 synchronous 90 minute meetings instructed by the teacher (the dates will be announced at a later date upon kick-off meeting with course participants).

• B1+ level of English
• EUNICE students enrolled in one of the universities of EUNICE European University consortium (check its members here)

Study Level: Bachelor

• Submit your application via the button ‘Apply Now’.
• Please keep in mind that the number of participants could be limited for each course. Application does not guarantee enrolment in the course.
• The course participants will be selected based on criteria specified in the study guide.
• Your home university will inform you whether you have been accepted and provide further information about the next steps.

Specific instructions in some universities:

• BTU applicants: for questions about enrolment and recognition at your university, you can visit this website
• UPHF applicants: make sure to ask the approval of your director of studies (responsable pédagogique) before applying. For any question, you can contact the EUNICE office: eunice@uphf.fr
• UoP applicants: questions about enrolment and recognition can be answered by your Director of Studies or ECTS Coordinator, or you can contact eunice@go.uop.gr

Any questions about enrolment or credit recognition? Contact your EUNICE courses coordinator.