2023-2024 Pierce College Catalog 
    
    Nov 23, 2024  
2023-2024 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BTECA 116 Business English II (3 credits)



Formerly BUS 106

Prerequisite BTECA 115  with a grade of 2.0 OR placement into ENGL& 101 .

Course Description
Study and practice the writing process to create effective business memoranda, letters, and short reports. The student will continue to build a strong business vocabulary and fluency.

Course Content
A. Writing tools
B. English language structures 
C. Punctuation 
D. Business vocabulary
E. Spelling
F. Business writing and documents
G. Style Guide Conventions

Student Outcomes
1. Prepare effective business documents using formatting, grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and vocabulary in response to various business settings and audiences. 

2. Proofread and edit written business documents to meet communication objectives and style guide conventions.

3. Communicate effectively, efficiently, accurately, and concisely appropriate to various business settings.

Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Communicate effectively using written, oral, and visual communications skills Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.

Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30

Potential Methods
A. Small group assignments
B. Written tests
C. Written and oral responses to chapter exercises
D. Written assignments
E. Self assessment
F. Peer assessment
G. Instructor assessment



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