A short introduction to business writing

An opportunity to fine tune your business writing through identifying key features of letters, reports and emails. This course will also help you to use the appropriate business style in your own writing. N.B. Students of English for speakers of other languages, please see 'Business writing for speakers of other languages', page xx.

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Key course information

Dates
12/09/11 - 17/10/11

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
6 weeks

Time
08:15 - 09:45

Fees
Full fee: £54^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HCS33*

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This workshop will help you write clear, concise business letters, reports and emails as well as CVs and covering letters. The course will focus on developing your understanding of the structure appropriate to various forms of business writing.

What topics will we cover?

You will analyse examples of business correspondence in order to identify principles of business communication.
You will examine the language and vocabulary used in business letters, emails, reports and proposals.
You will improve upon examples of business writing and produce your own correspondence.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- understand the difference between business and other styles of writing
- produce CVs, letters, reports and proposals in an appropriate style and format
- identify principles of style and structure used in business correspondence.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is an introductory business writing course. It is particularly suitable for people wishing to work in administration or who are already doing so, but are lacking in confidence when having to write business letters/reports etc. You will benefit more from the course if you can bring examples and ideas from your own business background. The course is not designed to improve your general writing skills. You should have a GCSE grade C or above level of English (or equivalent).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will have opportunities to review your own writing through group feedback. Classes will consist of presentations from your tutor, pair and group work, and class discussion.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Handouts will be provided by the tutor.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions. To be assessed for this course please come along to a Humanities drop-in-advice session. These take place as follows:
Term time
Mondays and Thursdays 12.30-13.30 and 17.30-18.30
Non term time
Mondays 17.30-18.30
Thursdays 12.30-13.30.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.