TWC 164 Business Communications I is an introduction to the fundamentals of effective written business communication and their application to workplace communication. Additionally, students will solidify and advance their skills in researching and presenting ideas and reports.
Prerequisites: NOTE: PGBM students must complete BUS 300 or BUS 301 with a minimum of 68%, before taking this course. No prerequisites required in other programs.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 45 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Critique written, visual, and web content
- Plan and write business documents
- Edit business documents
- Cite sources correctly using APA
- Enhance readability using design elements
- Apply critical thinking skills
- Produce a workplace-ready resume
Teaching and Learning Approach
This class's teaching and learning methods include face-to-face lectures, self-directed reading and study, in-class
discussions and exercises, and peer review of major assignments. All of the in-class activities are designed to
prepare students to complete their assignments and develop keen workplace communication skills, so
attendance and participation are critical to overall success.Learning Resources
Required: Last, S. (2022). Technical Writing Essentials: Introduction to Professional Communications in the
Technical Fields (H5P Edition). BCcampus. https://opentextbc.ca/technicalwritingh5p/Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Course overview and introduction.
2. Process in technical communications Rhetorical context and conventions Reader-centred and persuasive writing
3. Writing Process and Organization Reports for information and analysis
4. Concise Writing, part 1 Page Design + Readability
5. Concise Writing, part 2
6. Developing Body Paragraphs
7. Persuasive Writing Exam Prep
8. MIDTERM EXAM WEEK
9. Research Workshop: Library Services APA Citation Style Making an annotated bibliography
10. Revision & Editing Common Writing Problems
11. Job Searches & Resume Building
12. Resume Building (cont.)
13. Peer Review
14. Course review & wrap-up
15. FINAL EXAMS PERIOD - No final exam for TWC 164.Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Minor Assignments | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 | 20% |
| Informational Report | 1,2,3,5 | 10% |
| Midterm | 1,2,3,4,6 | 25% |
| Facilitator's Guide | 1,2,3,5,6 | 15% |
| Research-Based Report | 1,2,3,4,5,6 | 20% |
| Resume | 2,3,5,6,7 | 10% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.