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COMM-101 - Business English - 3.00 Credits

COMM-101 - Business English - 3.00 Credits

Course Details
Business English focuses on correct English usage in a business environment and provides students with a comprehensive review of grammar, punctuation, and style, as well as business spelling and vocabulary development. The course materials are presented in small, easily manageable learning segments.
Part of the:
  • BUSINESS Department
  • Available/Required in the following Programs:
  • Office Administration Certificate - Certificate Completion Plan
  • Prerequisites : Business English, or Program admission requirements
    Course Outline
    Instructors Qualifications: Relevant Bachelor's Degree
    Office Hours: 1.5 per week
    Contact Hours: 45
    Student Evaluation
    Procedure:
    Assignments 50-70%, Final 30-50%, Total 100%. Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
    Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  • apply the basic principles of grammar, punctuation, and style;
  • demonstrate business vocabulary and spelling skills;
  • proofread and edit written communications; and
  • write grammatically correct sentences.
  • Text and Materials:
  • Guffey, Mary Ellen & Patricia Burke. Canadian Business English. Current Edition. Scarborough, ON. Nelson Education.
  • Other Resources:
    Transfer Credits: For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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