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BUSO - Business Office Communication Courses:
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BUSO 5
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BUSO 25
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BUSO 26
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The Accounting and Management department offers these four 'BUSO' Business Office Communication Courses:
- BUSO 5 - Business English
- BUSO 25 - Business Communications
- BUSO 26 - Oral Communications for Business
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This course provides thorough training in the skills and techniques of English, as
applied to business situations, with emphasis on effective paragraphs and memos.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree applicable)
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Prerequisite:
Eligibility for
ENGL 68 - Preparation for College Writing
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Analyze sentences in terms of part of speech and sentence structure.
- Apply correct punctuation to sentences.
- Identify the topic sentence in paragraphs.
- Recognize various developmental methods of paragraph writing.
- Develop business related ideas into unified, coherent paragraphs, using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- Apply developmental methods, e.g. narration, description, comparison-contrast, persuasion, analogy in business related memos.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing BUSO 5 - Business English will:
- be able to write effective business communications.
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course teaches the student written communications including letters and memos
meeting a variety of situations in the business environment.
Includes writing of good news, bad news, sales, claims, and persuasive correspondence;
letters and resumes appropriate to job seeking and application; and practicing oral
skills as applied to job interviews and business reports.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Prerequisite:
ENGL 1A - Freshman Composition
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Evaluate business situations and produce appropriate, effective inter-office memorandums.
- Compose an appropriate, effective letter presenting good news, bad news, sales, or persuasive content.
- Apply communication theories and processes to the business environment.
- Use informative and sales letters to convey information and influence people favorably.
- Develop appropriate answers to frequently asked interview questions.
- Develop and deliver a 3-5 minute presentation on a business related topic.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing BUSO 25 - Business Communications will:
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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This course is designed to help business people communicate more effectively in spoken
communication situations such as training sessions, presentations, and professional
discussions.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree applicable)
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(May be taken for option of letter grade or Credit / No Credit.)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Develop confidence and speaking skills.
- Apply skills in simulated business situations such as conferences and business groups.
- Analyze and apply persuasive oral techniques.
- Solve problems favorably for the speaker.
- Practice research in development of speeches.
- Develop presentation manuscripts, topical outlines, note cards, and visual aids.
- Evaluate presentation preparation and delivery.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing BUSO 26 - Oral Communications for Business will:
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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