Subject
Business language
Program
Certificate
Location
Côte-des-Neiges
Instruction mode
Credits
3
Description
Continued improvement in language use and development of effective emails, letters, and reports.
The purpose of this course is to help students improve and practice professional writing, so that they may perform competently in the workplace. The students will learn about the distinctive elements of professional writing in addition to practicing and perfecting the strategies and techniques to help them write successfully in these contexts. The students will also work on editing their own work, as well as the work of others, for structure, content, and tone. The students will also learn to eliminate errors in grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Themes covered
- Communication and miscommunication in the workplace
- Business writing: process and development
- Daily business writing
- Informal reports
- Formal reports
- Tone and style in writing
- Proofreading and editing
Important notes
Prerequisite(s) : Placement test or LANG 91515A