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Style and language functions

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What the syllabus expects

  • Stylistic features
  • Functions of language
  • Effective language use

Style and language functions

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — First Year

Subject: Business English (MGT 201)

Unit 2: Using the Business language

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

  • Explain the scope and key elements of style and language functions.
  • Use the relevant language and writing techniques in business communication.

Curriculum Scope

  • Stylistic features
  • Functions of language
  • Effective language use

Detailed Microsyllabus

  1. Style in business language

    1. Clarity, conciseness, correctness and appropriate tone.
    2. Formal and informal styles.
    3. Consistency of voice and audience orientation.

  2. Language functions

    1. Informing, requesting, persuading and establishing relationships.
    2. Match language choices to communicative purpose.
    3. Revise a message for effective use of language.

Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, BBS curriculum with first-year syllabus, PDF pages 12-13.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit lecture hours apply to the whole unit; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here.