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=ENGL 205. Business Communication in its Rhetorical Contexts (3)=

Prerequisites: CH S 113B/114B/115 or PAS 113B/114B/115 or ENGL 113B/114B/115 or AAS 113B/114B/115 or QS 113B/114B/115 or equivalent. Preparatory: CH S 151 or COMS 151 or PAS 151 or equivalent; COMP 100 or equivalent. Development of critical writing, thinking, research and technology skills in the context of business. Through substantial writing and other work, students will hone their written, oral and visual communication skills, and their ability to find, synthesize and make arguments based on primary and secondary sources. Emphasis on communication with a diverse audience and case studies about ethical issues common to the local and global business world. This course is required of students who have declared a major in Accountancy, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Information Systems or Finance. Also may be taken as an elective by other students who wish to enhance their professional communication skills. Not available for students who have earned credit for BUS 105 or 205.