OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 09/10/2024
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Course Details
Course Title |
Business English Skills I |
Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1651 |
Host College |
Lambton College |
OntarioLearn Course Code |
LA-ENG1244 |
Start Date |
09/10/2024 |
End Date |
12/17/2024 |
Course Fee |
$527.88 |
Hours |
60 |
Pre-requisites |
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Course Description |
This course emphasizes the writing of effective business communications, including letters, memoranda, email, and short reports. Other tasks include applying proofreading and editing skills. These skills will prepare the student for the work environment, which requires practical business writing to be clear, correct, and concise. Students are introduced to the research process and develop critical thinking skills. |
Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
Final Exam Group |
09/10/2024 |
Other Evaluation Details |
Editing Tests 40%, Assignments 60% |
Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
Mandatory Chats |
No |
Mandatory Group Work |
No |
Other Details |
Students must achieve passing grades on the tests in order to pass the course. |
Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
Computer Software Requirements |
Microsoft Word and PowerPoint |
Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
Textbook Title |
Canadian Business English |
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Author |
Guffey, Seefer, Burke, and Witlox |
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Publisher |
Nelson |
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Edition |
7th Canadian |
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ISBN |
9780176755331 |
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Special Instructions |
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