Business English

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

• BSEN 70. Fundamentals of English Grammar and Composition
• BSEN 74. Business Correspondence
• BSEN 76. Business and Technical Report Writing

NONCREDIT COURSES:

• BUSG 9901. Business Vocabulary
• BUSG 9903. Introduction to Business English
• CMNC 9231. Communication Skills: Interviewing Process
• CMNC 9232. Effective Communication
• CMNC 9234. Assessment/Counseling Workshop
• CMNC 9235. Technical Report Writing
• SECY 9346. Effective Business Communication
• SECY 9348. Business English

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

BSEN 74. Business Correspondence (3)
Lec-3                                        P/NP available
Advise: ENGL 92 or ESL 160 or 82 or placement in ENGL 93 or 94; or ESL 170
Practice in writing business letters and memorandums, and e-mail messages; class discussion on style, structure, and aims of written business communications; experience in using correct, forceful English in business documents. CSU

BSEN 76. Business and Technical Report Writing (3) fa
Lec-3
Advise: ENGL 92 or ESL 160 or 82 or placement in ENGL 93 or 94; or ESL 170
Practice in techniques of primary and secondary research and in writing informal, formal and technical reports which describe clearly, solve problems, present ideas persuasively, and evaluate alternatives. Computers and word processing and editing software programs are available as writing tools. CSU

NONCREDIT COURSES:

BUSG 9901. Business Vocabulary (45 hrs)
Advise: ESLN 3800
Helps students with the correct usage of English words in written and spoken communication. Emphasis is on business terms.

BUSG 9903. Introduction to Business English (90 hrs)
Improving grammar and punctuation skills to aid in composing and proofreading business correspondence and other documents. Improving writing skills such as organization, clarity and efficiency.

CMNC 9231. Communication Skills: Interviewing Process (18 hrs)
Advise: BUSG 9903
Analysis of communication processes and development of skills in interpersonal and telephone interviewing. Includes practice on standardized employment tests, resumes, and applications.

CMNC 9232. Effective Communication (18 hrs)
Review of the basics of communication including listening, speaking, non-verbal behavior, interpersonal skills, and overcoming barriers in communication.

CMNC 9234. Assessment/Counseling Workshop (18 hrs)
Advise: BUSG 9903
Provides career planning information and interest/skills testing for persons pursuing careers in business, governments, or community services.

CMNC 9235. Technical Report Writing (18 hrs)
Focuses on delivering technical information that is logically organized, clearly and concisely expressed, and suited to the reader's needs. Emphasis on planning appropriately; organizing materials; creating sentences which are clear and concise; choosing layout for maximum effectiveness and readability; proofreading and editing effectively.

SECY 9346. Effective Business Communication (90 hrs)
Advise: Basic knowledge of word processing. Completion of business English strongly recommended.
Students will learn skills and strategies to become more effective writers. These skills provide students with the necessary foundation for continued development and advancement in their careers through improved written communication.

SECY 9348. Business English (90 hrs)
Advise: ESLN 3800
Development of written communication skills: punctuation, business vocabulary, capitalization, composition of business correspondence, spelling, proofreading, and use of office reference materials.