ATU-USSUN holds second workshop on English Correspondence

Report by the Directorate for International Academic Cooperation, Allameh Tabataba’i University (ATU), Iran –

On Wednesday, 29 January 2025, ATU-USSUN, the United Students of the Silk Road Universities Network affiliated to Allameh Tabataba’i University (ATU-USSUN) organised its second workshop focused on the art and importance of effective letter writing in English. The workshop, led by Rasoul Firouzi, a PhD candidate in Translation Studies at Allameh Tabataba'i University and Secretary of ATU-USSUN, tried to highlight the continued relevance of letters in today’s digital age, especially in formal and professional contexts, providing hands-on techniques for effective writing in English.

In this workshop, the presenter pointed that, despite the prevalence of emails and social media, letters remain essential for formal communication in business, academia, and other official settings. He then introduced the various types of letters and the major structure in the English correspondence. The workshop provided examples of a sample cover letter and a recommendation letter so the student participants learn how to write these important letters.

In the end of the workshop, the ATU-USSUN secretary introduced the network's various contact channels, inviting the audience to contact via the following channels:
 

Email Address:           atuussun@gmail.com
Linkedin Page:            https://linkedin.com/showcase/atuussun
YouTube Channel:       https://youtube.com/@atuussun
Telegram Channel:      https://t.me/atuussun
 

The workshop, the second in a series, was organised by ATU-USSUN, an international student network affiliated with ATU and the Silk Road Universities Network (SUN). SUN is an international NGO that gathers universities from the Silk Road region, organizing various academic and cultural events for its members. To date, over 81 universities from all around the world are members of the SUN.