Course Overview
This communication course teaches practical business communication techniques for planning, organizing, selecting, writing, and presenting information in business or industry. It covers routine memos, letters, request and reply letters, and oral presentations.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Follow a systematic process in planning and writing business and technical documents including relevant examples from the construction industry.
- Select and organize information to meet the needs of your readers within the construction industry.
- Write sentences that are clear, concise, easily readable, and correct.
- Use a positive, audience-oriented tone in written and oral communication.
- Make written information more accessible through appropriate use of headings, lists, and white space.
- Use the most effective strategies and patterns in organizing routine memos, emails, letters and short reports.
- Prepare and deliver an effective oral presentation on a construction-related topic.
- Critically evaluate information to determine if it is accurate, relevant, and complete, and to use critical thinking to develop strong arguments.
- Apply these technical communication skills to the needs and context of the design-build sector (architecture, construction and engineering).
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2024
Related Programs
Introduction to Business Communication for the Construction Professional (COMM 1108) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Essential Technical Skills for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering
Certificate Part-time
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