OTEC 1820 Business English
Course Information
| Course Number | OTEC 1820 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Business English |
| Description | This course is designed to provide students with comprehensive, up-to-date instruction in the correct use of English grammar, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, and number usage in written business communications. Students will develop proficiency in proofreading, identifying common errors, and using reference materials to correct sentences, paragraphs, and business documents. This course is based on The Chicago Manual ofStyle. (Prerequisites: None) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 3 Credits, 48 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
None
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Course Competencies
- Describe reference skills needed in business English
- Describe the Parts of Speech
- Describe the Elements, Patterns, and Types of Sentences
- Demonstrate Mastery of Plural and Possessive Nouns
- Demonstrate mastery of possessive nouns
- Demonstrate Mastery of Pronouns
- Demonstrate mastery of pronouns and antecedents
- Demonstrate Mastery of Verbs
- Demonstrate mastery of verb tenses and parts
- Demonstrate Mastery of Subject and Verb Agreement
- Demonstrate Mastery of Adjectives and Adverbs
- Demonstrate Mastery of Prepositions
- Demonstrate Mastery of Conjunctions
- Demonstrate Mastery of Commas
- Demonstrate Mastery of Semicolons and Colons
- Demonstrate Mastery of Other Punctuation
- Demonstrate Mastery of Capitalization
- Demonstrate Mastery of Numbers
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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