Writing and Speaking in Business (282-0-21)

Instructors

Shuwen Li

Meeting Info

University Library 4670: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

Across all industries, employers consistently rank written and oral communication in the top five skills that a new employee needs. However, employers also say that students overestimate their ability to communicate effectively in a workplace context. ENG 282 is designed to address that gap by helping students communicate efficiently, effectively, and ethically in business settings. To achieve the learning objectives established for all ENG282 sections, this section emphasizes applying business communication fundamentals to problem-solving tasks, such as delivering an individual business talk, designing and delivering business communication training materials, producing a persuasive proposal, conducting and presenting an evidence-driven case analysis, and developing an original business case with a corresponding recommendation report. This section involves teamwork. There will be no final exam. However, students must participate in team-based presentations during the final class period.

Class Materials (Suggested)

(Recommended)
Business Communication, Polishing Your Professional Presence by Barbara Shwom and Lisa Gueldenzoph Snyder, ISBN-13: 9780138162023, 5th Edition"

Class Attributes

No Freshmen

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors from every undergraduate school only. First year students need permission to enroll into the course. Freshmen may not register for this course.