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IEN 223 Reading and Writing in Business English (3 credits) Prerequisite: IEN 103, IEN 104 This course involves the basic principles of rhetoric, such as the elements of argument (purposes, an arguer, audiences and issues) for reading and writing argumentative and persuasive texts in business. This includes the analysis of content and presentation of information and propositions in newspaper and business magazine articles and editorials. The course offers practices in techniques for developing argumentative/ persuasive essays. IEN 224 English for Business Presentations (3 credits) Prerequisite: IEN 105 This course involves the public speaking, audio-visual and other skills required for effective business presentations. The relevant procedures, knowledge, and issues related to planning and giving business presentations are covered as are the various types of presentations used in today’s business environment. Skills and knowledge in building and improving communication and self-confidence are also be examined IEN 231 English for Business Correspondence (3 credits) This course involves the study of rhetical principles for explaining and persuading in business corresponsence. 82 BANGKOK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE IEN 232 English for Electronic Communication (3 credits) Study of techniques, styles and language in writing online and electronic communications in business organizations and for e-commerce. IEN 300 Translation I (3 credits) Prerequisite: IEN 103 Study of the basic principles and practice in translation of business material including memos, letters, and product information manuals and instructions from English to and from Thai, translation problems and their solutions(This course is offered for Thai students only). IEN 301 English for Airline Business (3 credits) A study of the technical terms, structures, expressions and documents in passenger handling, ticketing and rendering other services ; practice in listening, speaking, writing and reading. IEN 302 English for International Trade and Industrial Management (3 credits) A study of technical terms, structures, expressions and documents commonly used in international trade, international marketing, import/export procedures and international management; practice in listening, speaking, writing and reading.