Communicative English Seminar 2008

English For Careers: Roles and Relevance

Organizer

SCE 2008/ EN762, Department of English and Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities

Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkok

Overview

Thailand’s economy nowadays depends mainly on worldwide competition. For the country to be competitive globally, it is essential that workplace personnel communicate competently in English.  The seminar will examine the question of the importance of English for careers and the raised issues for persons who are interested in the relevant role of English language for their careers. Such issues include the best means of achieving fluency in English language for careers, including English in Journalism, Mass Communication, Services Industry, Education, and Business. Also, the discussion will point out the limitations and the barriers of English usage for one’s career and propose the guidelines for having the proficiency of English communication. 

Objectives 

• To examine the importance and the role of English for careers.

• To point out the limitations and the barriers of English usage in one’s career.

• To discuss the approaches for using English effectively.

• To enhance the English communication competence.

Time & Venue

Saturday, 1st November 2008.

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Maxx Hotel, Rama 9 road, Bangkok.

Registration Fee

500 Baht  (Now until 20th October 2008)

590 Baht  (On-site registration)

(Seminar registration fee, 1 lunch and 2 coffee breaks and a book or abstracts) 

Application Form

Please complete the application form and send to 

Email: ru.sce2008@gmail.com