BUS 188 Business English

5 CR

Communication skills in any organization are essential. Applying standard English rules and making sure that information is clearly communicated will help students be a valuable asset for any employer. Business English focuses on the improvement of basic grammar and proofreading skills needed to effectively compose and edit written business documents. Specific areas include proofreading, parts of speech, sentence structure, capitalization, abbreviation, number usage, punctuation, writing style, and vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s): ACCUPLACER Reading (247) or higher OR RDG 085 with a C or higher AND ACCUPLACER Writing (245) or higher OR ENGL 092 with a C or higher.