Aims and Fit of Module

This module is compulsory for all IMBA students. The International MBA program targets Chinese and expatriate working managers at the middle and senior management level, who will benefit from studying the conventions of academic writing and speaking. This module is delivered in Semester 1 to all new IMBA students, and aims to develop and fine tune academic writing and speaking skills so that students, who may not have completed previous study in English, or who have been out of an academic environment for many years, are prepared to complete the assignments on the IMBA program. 
The main aims of this module are:
a) To examine and practice a range of communication skills in an English-medium academic environment;
b) To deepen students’ understanding of academic English genres and stylistic conventions appropriate to their field of study; 
c)To develop and practice presentation skills appropriate to their field of study;
d) To develop students’ understanding of XJTLU’s Academic Integrity Policy and strategies to avoid copying, plagiarism, collusion, and the embellishment of data.

Learning outcomes

A Produce writing which synthesizes and evaluates information and arguments from a number of sources 
B Understand and use appropriate academic language and style in written and verbal communications 
C Deliver a presentation using appropriate language, style, and visual aids.
D. Demonstrate competence in strategies to avoid copying, plagiarism, collusion, and the embellishment of data 

Method of teaching and learning

This module will be offered in Semester 1 to the students joining the IMBA program. The teaching sessions are typically delivered over the weekends. Throughout this module, the instructor will use a variety of pedagogical strategies to reach a diverse group of learners.