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ABTC 195 - Business Communications

ABTC 195

Students will learn to develop effective letter and memo writing skills, applying related skills learned in Business English.

Credits:  4

Calendar Description:

Hours:

  • Total Hours: 60
  • Lecture Hours: 30
  • Laboratory Hours: 30

This course is offered online:  No

Pre-Requisites: ABTC 165 Business English, or permission of the instructor.

Course Content:

  • Positive messages
  • Negative messages
  • Persuasive messages
  • Letter and memo reports

Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

  • Effectively compose positive, negative, and persuasive messages
  • Effectively compose letter and memo reports
  • Apply proofreading skills to messages
  • Apply correct rules of grammar, punctuation, and style

Grading System:  Percentage

Passing Grade:  70%

Grading Weight:

  • Quizzes and Tests: 40 %
  • Assignments: 60 %

Percentage of Individual Work:  100

Course Offered in Other Programs:  No

Textbooks: Textbooks are subject to change. Please contact the bookstore at your local campus for current book lists.