ENL 230—SYLLABUS—SPRING 2022

INSTRUCTOR: XXXX E-MAIL: XXXX OFFICE/EXT.: XXXX OFFICE

HOURS: XXXX
CLASS TIME: XXXX SECTION: XXXX ROOM: XXXX
CREDITS/HOURS: 3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Provides students with the practical, technical skills required for professional communication.
Co-requisite: ENL 213.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

(a) Apply the fundamental theories and principles of effective business communication in
individual, group, and organizational settings.
(b) Employ accomplished interpersonal communication skills in a business setting.
(c) Produce diverse types of business communications.
(d) Exercise effective job-hunting skills.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND TECHNIQUES

The teaching methodology is based on an interactive/communicative approach. This implies
involving students in the classroom and helping them become self-directed learners. The course
will employ an array of active-learning approaches including inquiry-based learning, team-work,
and application of skills acquired in this and previous ENL courses. Students are required to:

• Work individually, in pairs, and in groups.

• Present oral and written work on time and apply skills as they are being acquired.
• Read assignments before class to prepare better for discussions.
• Participate in simulated professional situations so that they can practice the skills
needed to compete in a global marketplace.
• Adhere to personal and academic code of ethics in class and consequently in
professional life.

REQUIRED BOOKS
Locker, K. & Kaczmarek, S. K. (2014). Business Communication: Building Critical Skills. (6th
ed.). McGraw-Hill International Edition. New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin
Textbooks are to be purchased through the University’s bookstore.

Note: Pdf version available of the 2016 version

https://www.academia.edu/41516284/
Business_Communication_Building_Critical_Skills_Sixth_Canadian_Edition_by_Kathry
n_Braun_Kitty_O_Locker_and_Stephen_Kyo_Kaczmarek_
Grade distribution

Tasks %
Classwork - activities and workshops 10%

Assignments 30%
Assignment 1: email/memo (10%)
Assignment 2: positive/negative/persuasive messages (10%)
Assignment 3: Cover letter + CV (10%)

Interview 10%

Report: 30%
Part 1 Report which includes Transmittal Message (20%)
Part 2 Oral Presentation with PowerPoint (10%)

TEST (2) 20%

Test 1 : Paiboc / You attitude/ Language & culture
Test 2 : Minutes/ Agenda

_________________________________________________________
Total 100%

The maximum number of absences for this course is for MW and for TTh is 4 . Any
student whose absences exceed the maximum allowed limit will automatically fail the
course unless the student withdraws. Failure to sit for a scheduled quiz/test and/or final
exam will result in an F on the test/exam. Students are expected to be honest and to
maintain the highest standards of academic integrity in their academic work and
assignments. They shall refrain from any academic dishonesty or misconduct including,
but not limited to:

1. Plagiarism, that is, the presentation of someone else's ideas, words or artistic,
scientific, or technical work as one's own creation. Also, paraphrasing,
summarizing, as well as well as direct quotations are considered as plagiarism, if the
original source is not properly cited.
2. Cheating or assistance in cheating.
3. Substituting a student in taking an examination.
4. Submitting the same work for more than one course and the like. Submitting
work written by others.
5. Receiving or providing unauthorized help or assistance in any academic work or
assignment.

ENL 230 Spring 2022 2

By enrolling in this course, you automatically agree to the undergraduate academic
rules and regulations. These, including NDU’s attendance policy, are available fully
online by visiting the following link: http://electra.ndu.edu.lb/admissions/undergraduate/rules-
and-regulations

ENL 230 Spring 2022 3

Date Lesson/Topic Assignment CLOs Assessment Tool

Present syllabus - Read ab

Syllabus on
General Blackboard
introduction to - Read
the course Module 1,
- What is business pp. 2-14
communication? - *Complete
(Module 1) Polishing
your Prose
- What is the p. 18
difference between
academic and
business writing?
(Module 1)

Week Adapting your -- Read ab

1) message to your Module 2,
audience pp. 19-33
- What do I need to (jigsaw)
know about my - Complete
audience? Polishing
(Module 2) your Prose
pp. 36-37
- Analyzing
audiences
(Module 2)

Week Communicating - Read ab

2 across cultures Module 3,
- What is biased pp. 38-55
language and how (jigsaw)
to avoid it
(Module 3)
- How does culture
affect business
communication?
(Module 3)

Electronic - Read abc

messages Module 13,
- How do I format pp. 217-231
e-mails? (jigsaw)
(Module 13) - Read
Module 6,
pp. 90-94
- What language abc
do I use in e-
mails?

Week You-attitude Assignment 1:

3 - How do I use abc writing an
you-attitude in my e-mail/informal
sentences?
letter to a specific
Discuss
guidelines and type of audience /
rubric for culture
Assignment 1

You-attitude - Read
ENL 230 - How do I use Module 6, aSpring
b c 2022 4
you-attitude in my pp. 94-98
paragraphs? - Complete