Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
YRUP-0012
Organization's ID:
BUS 101
Organization:
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
7 weeks (37 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 business communication
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to comprehend the rhetorical principles and writing practices necessary for producing effective business letters, memos, emails, formal letters, reports, and collaborative projects in professional contexts; explore the standard techniques used in a variety of different business documents and improve written business communication skills; develop a foundation for direct and effective business communication; emphasizes the qualities of direct and effective professional communication; and review principles, techniques, and skills of fundamental communication and business writing strategies.

Learning Outcomes:

  • recognize and implement feedback on grammar, organization and structure into writing
  • communicate and write more clearly and effectively through repeated practice, feedback and revision
  • generate ideas, drafts, outlines, and revisions in a timely and creative manner
  • create written texts for proposals, presentations, reports, user manuals, resumes, cover letters, and emails
  • proofread to identify and use the qualities associated with business communication, especially the traits of grammatical correctness, conciseness, coherence, clarity, and tone
  • collaborate productively with others in completing group projects and assignments.
  • identify strengths and growth areas in their own writing

General Topics:

  • Technical writing
  • Grammar
  • Professional communication
  • Critical thinking and writing
  • Business communication
  • Fundamental rhetoric and linguistics
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials