HUERTAS JUNIOR COLLEGECaguas, Puerto Rico

 

BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSE OUTLINEING 1033

Prof. Nilda González

VisionBe an educational institution with excellence in teaching and service for the development of its

members’ abilities for the benefit of the community.

MissionThe mission of the Institution is to facilitate the

acquisition and development of intellectual, technical, and humanistic skills to individuals from different population sectors for the formation of a

whole and productive individual facing the demands of the job world in a changing society.

Course Description

• This course is designed to prepare students for the bilingual business community.  

• It includes the study of the basic principles of business communication. 

• Emphasis is given to writing different types of business letters, developing skills in writing the business message, and using business vocabulary appropriately.

Course Description

• This course will be delivered using a hybrid learning format.  

• Students meet in the classroom according to the calendar distributed by the instructor.  

• Students will submit various assignments by email.  

• Use of the Internet for research, discussion forums, and blogs are activities included in the course.

General Objectives• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in written 

context.• Apply correct vocabulary and common expressions used in 

different types of business messages.• Write different types of business letters applying writing 

techniques.• Communicate effectively through electronic formats (email, 

forums, and blogs).• Expand their vocabulary through the use of a thesaurus and 

tools included in Word and others located on the Internet.

Specific Objectives• Identify language tools available on the Internet and in Word.

• Increase their vocabulary through the use of a thesaurus to identify synonyms.

• Compose correct business messages selecting appropriate words to convey desired meaning.

• Write coherent, persuasive, and courteous messages using positive language, modern expressions and a modern style.

Specific Objectives

• Write business letters applying the correct format, style and wording for various situations.

• Compose business communication that responds to given situations.

• Identify writing skills that need improvement.• Communicate electronically through email.

Textbook

• Lougheed, L. (2003). Business correspondence: A guide to everyday writing. 2nd edition. White Plains, NY: Pearson Education.

Electronic Resources

• Business Communication Today (2008). Pearson Education.  http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_bovee_bct_8/ Retrieved on May 9, 2010.

 • The Writing Center (2009). The University of Wisconsin – Madison.  http://writing.wisc.edu/Handbook/Retrieved on May 9, 2010.

Electronic Resources

• The Writing Center (2010). University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/Retrieved on May 9, 2010.

• Purdue Online Writing Lab. (2010). Purdue University.  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/653/01/

  Retrieved on May 9, 2010.

Course Materials

• English / Spanish Dictionary• Thesaurus (Optional)• Textbook• Access to computer• Email account• Access to the Internet

Course Contents

• Introduction– Expectations for the course– Goal Setting Exercise– Using Huertas Portal and other technologies

• Principles of Communication• Expanding Your Vocabulary• The Writing Process

Course Contents

• Using Electronic Tools for Writing – Using MS Word for proofreading– Dictionaries – Tools on the Internet

• Oral Business Communication– Telephone Skills– Planning Meetings–Making Presentations

Business Messages

• Memos, Notices• Letters– Parts of the business letter– Letter Styles– E-mail– Faxes– Inquiry Letters– Order Letters– Claim and Adjustment Letters

Employment Process

• Understanding job advertisements• Cover letters• Resume• Interviews

Evaluation Criteria

• Vocabulary Quizzes20%

• Assignments20%

• Writing Process Assignments25%

• Discussions10%

• Tests 25%

Contact Information

• Professor Nilda González• ngonzalez@huertas.edu• ngonzalez.huertas@gmail.com

• Phone: 787-746-1400 Ext. 1801• Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.