Develops workplace writing, speaking, and listening skills through audience analysis, varied written genres, formal presentations, and professional research.
Dominique Bourg Hacker's course was described as demanding, with students reporting 9-12 hours of weekly work and a heavy final portfolio. Opinions on her teaching style diverged significantly; some found her condescending and unclear, while others valued her direct approach to business writing and peer interaction.
InterCultural Communication in Business develops awareness of cultural influences on business, focusing on attitudes toward work, time, and possessions across global social and religious contexts.
Students described Dominique Bourg Hacker's teaching as condescending and reported that her assignments were extremely unclear. One student stated she shut down opinions and graded harshly, while another noted that feedback on grades was often unhelpful and the midterm relied heavily on personal experience. Additionally, the class required payment for unnecessary extra materials.