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==Course metrics==
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|microcourse={{:Corporate_communication/CCOM101_title}}
 
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* '''Course name''': Writing for Business Success
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|learningoutcome=analyse how communications are shaped by their cultural, experiential, belief and value contexts and apply this knowledge to communication that displays awareness of the legal implications of business writing
* '''Course code''': [http://course.oeru.org/ccom101/ CCOM 101]
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|learningobjectives=Writing_for_Business_Success/Overview,_course_aims_and_learning_outcomes
* '''Level''': 1st year Bachelor Degree
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* '''Course''': One of 3 micro courses for CCOM 100 Corporate Communication
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|orientationpathway=:Writing_for_business_success/CCOM101/Orientation/Overview
* '''Notional learning hours''': About 40 hours
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* '''Formal credits''': 3 North American credits (after completing the three micro-courses: [http://course.oeru.org/ccom101/ CCOM 101], [http://course.oeru.org/ccom102/ CCOM 102], and [http://course.oeru.org/ccom103/ CCOM 103]).
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* [[Writing_for_Business_Success/Introduction_to_Business_Communication/Overview_and_Objectives|Introduction to business communication]]
* '''Assessing institution''': Thomas Edison State University /CLEP
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* [[Writing_for_Business_Success/Understanding_your_audience/Overview_and_Objectives|Understanding your audience]]
* '''Proposed credentials: '''Associate in Science in Business Administration degree (TESU) and Certificate in Higher Education (UK)]]
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* [[Writing_for_Business_Success/Effective_business_writing/Overview_and_Objectives|Effective business writing and legal considerations]]
 
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* [[Writing_for_Business_Success/Business_writing_in_action/Overview_and_Objectives|Business writing in action]]
 
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==What’s involved?==
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|studyrecommendation=Each micro-course can be studied independently, but if you have not studied communications before we recommend you start with CCOM101 because the later micro-courses draw to some extent on knowledge and skills developed in CCOM101.
This course is offered as a micro open online course comprising six learning pathways dealing with writing for business success. You will join an international community of learners interested in gaining specific knowledge and skills in the field of corporate communication. Learners will include first year business students and working individuals who want to learn about current business communication standards.
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==What prerequisites should I have, if any?==
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Anyone is free to participate in this CCOM 101 micro course. An Internet connection and basic web browsing skills are recommended. Learners should have the ability to create a personal blog, post microblog comments, participate in an open discussion forum (instructions and self-study tutorials are provided), and working knowledge of office software and file management.
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==Are there different ways to engage with this course?==
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In contrast to typical first-year university level courses, you are invited to engage with this course for any reason in any way you wish. Here are a few possibilities:
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*For your own interest and enjoyment
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Read all or any part of the course at your own pace, for your own enjoyment and learning. You are free to complete any number of the activities and challenges as you wish.
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*For possible credit
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Study the course more formally, setting up a study schedule that fits your lifestyle and circumstances, and work through the activities and challenges as suggested.
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*For making your own course
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All the materials in this course are licensed under Creative Commons to remix and reuse in any way that you wish. This means that you can take some or all of these course components and and reuse or adapt them to your own context and needs. If you do so, however, you must adhere to the Attribution and Share-Alike requirements of the [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/ Creative Commons licences] under which this content has been developed and assembled.
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==How can I obtain formal credit for my learning?==
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Learners will not receive credit for this microcourse. However, learners can contact an assessing institution after completing the three microcourses ([http://course.oeru.org/ccom101/ CCOM 101], [http://course.oeru.org/ccom102/ CCOM 102] and [http://course.oeru.org/ccom103/ CCOM 103]) if they wish to obtain formal academic credit for the entire CCOM 100: Corporate Communication series. Learners will need to meet the normal university admission requirements of the conferring institution (e.g., language proficiency and school leaving certificates).
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Course Name: Writing for business success (CCOM101)

What will I learn?

In this course you'll analyse how communications are shaped by their cultural, experiential, belief and value contexts and apply this knowledge to communication that displays awareness of the legal implications of business writing.

You can find a full list of the learning objectives on the Learning outcomes and objectives page.

What's involved?

This micro-course is offered online for independent study or you can join an international community of learners. There are four learning pathways, each containing numerous resources and activities.

The learning pathways are:

What prerequisites should I have, if any?

Anyone is free to participate in this course. An internet connection and basic web-browsing skills are recommended, with the ability to create a blog and microblog account (instructions and self-study tutorials provided.) You are requested to keep a personal learning journal, as reflection has been shown to markedly increase learning.

You will need to be proficient in English language (reading, writing and listening) to participate successfully in this course.

This is one of three micro-courses which together make up the Corporate communication course. Each micro-course can be studied independently, but if you have not studied communications before we recommend you start with CCOM101 because the later micro-courses draw to some extent on knowledge and skills developed in CCOM101.

Micro-course number Micro-course name and link
CCOM101 Writing for business success
CCOM102 Creating effective business presentations
CCOM103 Intercultural communication, teamwork and leadership

All the micro-courses can be accessed and consulted freely online.

What assessment options do I have?

There are various options for assessment and certification of participation. Please refer to the assessment overview for full information.