English Courses

LANG 2064 is a three-credit, common core course for students of any discipline. Students attend 3 hours of class per week over one semester. This course enhances student awareness of how spoken communication can drive change and persuade action. By exploring and analyzing spoken genres and applying linguistic and communication theories and strategies, students learn to shape and adapt their language to influence diverse workplace audiences in multimodal settings. The course particularly focuses on developing skills in personal and corporate branding, leveraging storytelling, intercultural awareness, and rhetorical and linguistic strategies. Students will also learn to handle sensitive business situations, including crises and intercultural communication, and navigate business meetings to achieve intended goals while maintaining rapport through effective communication strategies. Through critical analysis, hands-on practice, and reflections, the course equips students with a versatile repertoire of language and communication skills, preparing them to be effective communicators and leaders in the workplace.