ENGL103: Technical Communication for the Professions

11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 08/23/2024

Course Description

Technical communication refers to all communication done on the job, and this course has been designed for those individuals who seek an associate’s degree and wish to communicate effectively in their chosen professional field. The instructor will focus on on-the-job communication, including written documents such as resumes and cover letters to get job interviews.

Next Start Date*

September 16, 2024

LUOA Equivalent Course*

LAN 3104: Technical Communication for the Professions, 3 LUO credits.

Program Restrictions*

DPL: Part Time Student (SPCA-DPL-D) Excluded

Prerequisite Requirements*

LAN 3101 previously completed with a minimum grade of D.

High School Diploma Requirements*

Contributes .5 credits to LUOA – English, English Requirement.
Contributes .5 credits to LUOA – Fine Art/Career/Tech Ed, Fine Art/Career/Technical Ed Requirement.

Rationale

Students who learn this material will be better prepared to communicate effectively and in a professional manner, using the accepted formats of professional communication. By enriching the students’ experience through a rigorous and innovative curriculum, this course will prepare students for success in the professions.

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found the Course Overview.

Discussion Assignments (3)

The student is required to provide a response (thread) to the provided topic for each discussion. Each response is to be 250–300 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge, citing two authoritative sources and completing a bibliography at the bottom of the posting in APA, MLA, or Turabian format. In addition to the response, the student is required to evaluate one other classmate’s response, citing two authoritative sources and completing a bibliography at the bottom of the posting in APA, MLA, or Turabian format. Each evaluation (reply) must be 250–300 words. (FSLO: A, B, C, D)

E-Mail Assignment

The student will write a one-page e-mail in proper format that focuses on a persuasive message in accordance with the textbook. (FSLO: A, B, C, D)

Business Letter Assignment

The student will write a one-page letter in proper format that focuses on a persuasive message in accordance with the textbook. (FSLO: A, B, C, D)

Formal Proposal Assignment

The student will write a 1,500-word proposal in current APA, MLA, or Turabian format that focuses on proposing a solution to a problem in the community or a proposal for research. The proposal must include at least three references. (FSLO: A, B, C, D)

Presentation PowerPoint Assignment

You will often be involved in delivering an extemporaneous presentation in the workplace, and the student must prepare an outline for a presentation that must include at least ten PowerPoint slides to complement that presentation.

Resume Assignment

The student will write a one-page résumé, that could be used in seeking a career position. (FSLO: A, B, C, D)

Quizzes (2)

The student will complete two open-book/open-notes quizzes, each consisting of 20 multiple-choice questions and 1 short-answer question. Each quiz must be completed in 1 hour and 30 minutes.

*Course specifics are tentative and subject to change each year. For the most current information, please refer to the Course Registration Tool.