Analysis and practice in business genres that focus on writing strategy, concise style, and visual aspects of communication. Attention to typical documents such as letters, memos, e-mail, proposals, and collaborative reports. Courses also typically integrate oral presentations, job search documents, and the use of relevant technology.
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UnitsLetter
Grading1, 2, 3
PasstimeUpper division only
Level LimitLetters and science
CollegeProfessor Genova is an absolutely amazing professor. She has a voice that forces you to listen in class and the group project you work on is actually really cool and interesting. She is an extremely picky grader, but this is the only class I have taken at UCSB that I feel will actually benefit me for years beyond of college.
She is super helpful and accessible, especially during office hours. She helped me with my résumé and internship apps immensely. The pacing and deadlines are manageable. Definitely meet all the draft deadlines for the business plan so you can get her help. Challenging enough class, great prof. No final. 10/10 great course.
I ususally donot write comments on professor,but I 'd like to give her an solid A.If u wanna learn buinsess writing,take her. If u wanna get an A,donot take her since she is so picky on grading in purpose of pushing u to improve. After this class,u'l be a pro in business writing. Let's make ur resumre fabulous
Get ready to work! Professor Genova does not kid around, so be prepared to spend a LOT of time on this class. That said, you will become a much better writer. Definitely go to her office hours because A) she's really friendly and passionate and B) she assigns a lot of assignments so it's hard to keep up with everything and get feedback on it.
Really nice prof! She is so willing to provide you with help and suggestions for assignments during OH, and she responses email timely. She even provided extra credit to help you enhance your grade!! Really love her lectures and appreciate her support thought the quarter, and definitely will take her other classes if possible!!!
Professor G is the G. She's super clear about what she wants on your assignments, and if you go to office hours with a rough draft she'll tell you exactly what you need to change to get an A. She's also very knowledgable about law school, and the legal practice, so if you're interested in any of that it'll be an even better experience for you!