This class is designed to assist students in the development of the English writing skills which they will need in the workplace. It will include understanding levels of formality used in various forms of written English and being able to use these in the appropriate situations. 

Class schedule

Syllabus

At     Week 1    Opening Your Own Wiki

Week 2    E-mail Etiquette and Netiquette

Week 3    Official forms, Language and Abbreviations

Week 4    Faxes and Memos'

Week 5    Tone and Audience

Week 6    Cultural Considerations

Week 7    Peer-Review Day

Week 8    Basic Business Letters (Essays due by this class)

Week 9    Personal Appointments

Week 10    Miscellaneous Correspondence

Week 11   Cover Letters

Week 12   Resumes' and C.V's

Week 13   Complaints and Adjustments