ENG 102 Applied Communications II

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course is designed to enhance writing and speaking skills for the workplace. Emphasis is placed on generating short writings such as job application documents, memoranda, and reports and developing interpersonal communication skills with employees and the public. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare effective, short, and job-related written and oral communications.

This is a diploma-level course.

Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring (when offered).
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Complete usable job-related materials—resume, application letter, follow-up letter, resignation letter, job interview skills.
Integrate sources, accurately attributed and cited, into written communications.
Demonstrate adult literacy skills (correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation) in all oral and written correspondences.
Use audience awareness and purpose to determine appropriate content, format, organization, and style in all major oral and written assignments.
Produce assigned oral and written communications in designated formats (e-mail, voicemail, letters, memos, etc.)
Produce a written report and/or oral presentation in collaboration with classmates using designated team skills.