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English 135, Business and
Technical Writing, is one option students have for satisfying their
second-semester composition requirement for graduation. Essentially, it is a
course in workplace or professional writing. Students are asked to analyze
workplace writing situations and audiences and then to develop writing
strategies that fit those audiences’ needs and expectations. English 135 is
unique in that it moves beyond merely considering words as a form of expression;
in addition, it considers how integral page design and visual aids, such as
photos, tables, and graphs, are to effective workplace writing.
Students can opt for
different class formats as well: a traditional, face-to-face format; a hybrid
format, in which half of the class is taught face-to-face and the other half is
taught on line using a class Web site; and a distance
education format, in which 95% of the class is taken online. Students opting for
the hybrid or distance education format must have reliable Internet access and
some experience using e-mail; they should also have WordPerfect or Microsoft
Word software.
English 135 provides
students with an excellent opportunity to enhance their computer skills and to
expand their knowledge of writing formats while simultaneously writing about
practical issues they encounter on the job and in their courses. Students with
questions about the course should feel free to contact the English 135 Committee
Chair, Betsy Cohn (313-845-9886 or
bcohn@hfcc.edu). |
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