Business Writing for Non-Native English Speakers

Do you need to develop and improve your ESL business writing skills to perform more effectively in the workplace? If so, this course is for you.

You will learn:

• correct rules of writing

• how to choose the right word or expression

• formal and informal styles

Topics include:

• business language

• style

• format

• tone

• presentation graphics

Learn effective techniques for:

• memos

• letters

• solicitations

• reports

Acquire writing competency for technical, managerial, and marketing purposes. On-the-job examples will be used to build your writing skills and professional abilities.

Note: Good oral skills in English is a prerequisite for this course.

Course Number: WCWP-40219
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Teaching English as a Foreign Language

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10/11/2021 - 12/6/2021

$450

Hybrid

La Jolla

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• SECTION ID:

  159411

• CLASS TYPE:

  In-class + web based.
  
  This learning experience is intentionally designed as a combination of in-class and web-based instruction. In-class meetings follow the published schedule. Students are also expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Bozanich, Laura, ESL instructor for over 15 years. TEFL Certified and specializes in teaching writing, grammar and presentation skills.

  Laura Bozanich has a Professional TEFL Certificate and has been teaching English to foreign nationals for over 15 years, working primarily in intensive academic settings. She specializes in writing, grammar and presentation skills. Her background in written expression is quite extensive. At UC San Diego's English Language Institute, she has taught in and created curriculum for various programs and writing courses. She has taught both academic and business writing. For six years at EF International, she taught an internship and job skills class focusing on business writing. In addition, she managed the internship program in which she prepared students for the professional work environment. Furthermore, she is a published author having on...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  REQUIRED
  SUGGESTED

  Business Writing - What Works, What Won't 3rd
  by Wilma Davison
  ISBN / ASIN: 9781250075499

  You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 10/13/2021.
  

• NOTE:

  Course instruction will be delivered in-person on the days & times listed. Students must attend in-person classes. Instructor will also supplement the in-person class meetings with online resources, assignments, and tasks via Canvas. Students will need to participate in both the in-person classes as well as the online course via Canvas in order to be successful in this course.

DATE	DAY	START	END	LOCATION
10/11/2021	Mon	6:00 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	Room 143, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/18/2021	Mon	6:00 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	Room 143, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
10/25/2021	Mon	6:00 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	Room 143, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/1/2021	Mon	6:00 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	Room 143, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/8/2021	Mon	6:00 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	Room 143, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/15/2021	Mon	6:00 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	Room 143, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/22/2021	Mon	6:00 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	Room 143, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
11/29/2021	Mon	6:00 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	Room 143, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla
12/6/2021	Mon	6:00 p.m.	8:15 p.m.	Room 143, UCSD Extension La Jolla Campus, 9600 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla