BUSINESS/CAOT 31
Professor A. Jennings, Chair CAOT
Office: BJ102 D Phone: (818) 947-2364
jenninah@lavc.edu
Welcome to Business/CAOT 31- Business English,
My name is Mrs. Jennings, and I will be your online instructor. I am happy you
have chosen to enroll in this course, and I am looking forward to working with
you this semester.
In this course we will examine the mechanics of business communications. We
will study grammar fundamentals, sentence structure, punctuation, and
document revision.
This course will be taught 100 percent online. Lectures are given online, and all
quizzes, tests, and assignments will be completed online. There are no required
on-campus meetings. While you will enjoy greater flexibility in scheduling your
study time, you will need to be self-motivated and disciplined in setting your
study schedule and completing course requirements. All assignments, tests, and
quizzes will be completed according to a specific timeline.
Required Textbook:
Business English 9th Edition by Mary Ellen Guffey and
“WebTutor Access Code” (Packaged with your textbook)
WebTutor Access Code Number (Required!)
A WebTutor Access Code number will be included with your textbook when you
purchase it from the bookstore. You cannot access the course assignments and
tests without a WebTutor Access Code number.
In case you purchase a used book, or you are unable to purchase the textbook
package immediately, you can purchase a WebTutor Access code number
separately at the bookstore. This will allow you to enter the course website and
work on the assignments, take the quizzes, and view the class lectures.
You can also purchase a WebTutor Access Code number online by following this
procedure:
Go to http://ecatalog.cengage.com/155/
At the top of the page you will see the search box—type “Guffey” in the search
box.
Scroll down until you fine the following item.
WebTutor? on Blackboard® Instant Access Code for Guffey's Business
English, 9th Edition
Mary Ellen Guffey
NB © 2008
ISBN/ISSN 0-324-55962-3
ISBN-13 978-0-324-55962-0
List Price: $15.95, Your Price: $14.36
The course website will be available September 2, 2008 through the ETUDES-NG
website. You must log on by September 9, 2008 to avoid being dropped from the
course. A link to the website and information regarding your username and
password can be found at the following link. Make sure you have a working e-mail
address. http://www.lavc.edu/virtualvalley/loggingonline.htm.
You need to have the time and be self-motivated and self-disciplined to succeed
in an online course. If you are not sure if you are ready for an online class, take
the quiz at the following link.
http://www.lavc.edu/virtualvalley/areyouready2.htm?catID=3
Make sure you have internet access and that your computer system is adequate
by reviewing the system requirements at the following link.
http://www.lavc.edu/virtualvalley/whatyouneed.htm
There are computer labs available on campus if you do not have internet access
or if you have technical problems.
I am looking forward to an enjoyable semester with you and good luck in the
course.