University Writing

Management Communication 320--Written Business Communication

Coordinator: William H. Baker
Contact information: 580 TNRB, 422-4082

Course Description:

M Com 320 is designed for students to learn and apply theories, principles, and procedures of communicating with written business documents, including reports, correspondence, and employment communication. Emphasis is on content, organization, writing, and design.

Prerequisites:

English 115 or equivalent

Year to be Taken

Sophomore or Junior

Recommended Majors Served

Business

Skills Taught in Support of Academic Training and Vocation

1. Grammar and usage.
2. Writing style.
3. Writing process and strategy.
4. Business research.
5. Information structure and access.
6. Document creation; e.g., memos, letters, proposals, and reports.
7. Informational graphic design.

Vocations Prepared for

Business

Major Assignments

1. Major grammar and punctuation exam.
2. Employment documents, including a resume.
3. Persuasive, positive, and negative correspondence.
4. Formal library report.
5. Business case report, with emphasis on analysis and problem solving.
6. Document with graphics.

Sample Textbooks:

1. Ober, Contemporary Business Communication.
2. Baker, Basic Language Review.