Instructor: Dr. Gisèle M. Baxter (gmb@interchange.ubc.ca: put "English 301" in subject line)

Description:

This course studies the principles of written communication in business and professional activities, and practice in the preparation of abstracts, proposals, reports and correspondence. English 301 is not a course in essay writing. Note: English 301 cannot be counted toward a major or a minor in English. Prerequisite: 6.0 (completed) credits of First-Year English, Arts One, Foundations or equivalent.

Texts:

• Lilita Rodman, Technical Communication 3rd ed.
• Jane E. Aaron and Elaine Bander, The Little, Brown Essential Handbook for Writers 3rd Cdn ed.
• A good university-level dictionary

Requirements:

• Participation Mark: 10%
• Four Short Written Assignments, two worth 10% each; two worth 15% each
• Formal Recommendation Report: 30%; Proposal: 5%; Presentation: 5%

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