BUS 136: Business Communications I
Quarter: Fall 2011
5 Credits: 8:30 or 12:30 daily
Instructor: Bridget Bergiel
Phone: 527-4236
E-Mail: Bridget.Bergiel@wwcc.edu
Office: #30
Office Hour: 10:25-11:25, or by appointment
Course Description: A comprehensive review of correct language usage and structure for the business world.
Grammar, punctuation, homonyms, business vocabulary and frequently misspelled word are covered in the
course. A grammar assessment is given.
TEXT: Business English at Work, Third Edition by Jaderstrom and Miller
Course Website: http://srquinn.pageout.net
Course Outcomes: Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate the
following competencies:
1. The correct use of grammar in personal and business writing.
2. The correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and number style in business and personal writing.
3. Demonstrate realistic applications of current usage and style in business and personal writing.
4. Increased spelling and vocabulary development.
5. Demonstrate language skills in a context that prepares the student to succeed in today’s Internet economy
and digital workplace.
Course Requirements: Students will be required to attend class on a daily basis and are expected to complete
all required tasks and tests. Cell phones, pagers, etc., must be turned OFF during class.
GRADING: Each assignment, quiz, exam, etc., will have a total possible assigned point value. Completed
tasks/tests will be evaluated and awarded a point value. No late assignments, tests, quizzes will be awarded
point values. Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date identified by the instructor.
Instructor retains the right to change and/or adjust due dates as necessary. Tests cannot be made up.
Standard Grading Scale:
93-100% = A
87-89% = B+
77-79% = C+
67-69% = D+
90-92% = A83-86% = B
73-76% = C
60-66% = D
80-82% = B70-72% = C< 60 = Retake
To request accommodations related to a disability, contact Claudia Angus, Ph.D., Coordinator of Disability
Support Services, at 527-4262 or email claudia.angus@wwcc.edu
The TLC offers free writing assistance from trained writing tutors during all stages of the writing process.
Located in room 244 (next to the Computer Lab and Student Activity Center) writing tutors are
available Monday-Friday from 8:30am-2:30pm.