EGL 104 Career Communications I 3 credits

The first in a two-semester sequence, this course is designed to provide occupational students with the opportunity for practical application of oral and written skills necessary for effective on-the-job communications. Fundamentals of composition and a brief review of grammar are included. Business letters, memoranda, phone techniques, instruction, process and technical modes are emphasized. Resumes, letters of application, job interview techniques provide preparation for job seeking. This course is not intended to fulfill the communications requirement for transfer to a senior institution. R, 12 (3 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: EGL 099 and RDG 099 or appropriate placement scores

Note: Most on-campus EGL 104 sections are offered in a computer lab-classroom with the course content including instruction in a computer word processing program. Students are expected to word process the course assignments.