The Importance of Business English in the Secondary School

Author

Sallie Pearl Maxey, Prairie View A&M College

Date of Award

8-1969

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Degree Discipline

Business Education

Abstract

For many years a difference of opinion has existed regarding the relative effectiveness of putting business English in the business curriculum as a means of eliminating the inadequacies of effective communication for the beginning office worker. However, many educators now seem to be realizing this necessity.

It was the purpose of this study (1) to show how the knowledge of basic grammar aids one in effective communication; (2) to indicate the necessity of having business English taught by a business teacher; and (3) to point out several successful methods of teaching business English.

An adequate knowledge of English grammar has frequently been stressed as one of the most important tools for the businessman. However, school officials do not seem to realize the importance of including an English course in the curriculum that is applicable to the terminal business student—or any business student. They seem to think that adequate knowledge can be secured from the regular English courses. Inadequacies of these courses have been pointed out by Long: "One big step that should be taken is to return the business English course to the business education department and have it taught by a business teacher who is qualified to do the job."⁴

⁴Jay E. Long, "Give Business English A Chance," The Balance Sheet, XLIX (March, 1968), 306.

Committee Chair/Advisor

Kenneth Briggs

Publisher

Prairie View A&M College

Rights

Date of Digitization

3-9-2022

Contributing Institution

John B Coleman Library

City of Publication

Prairie View

MIME Type

Application/PDF

Recommended Citation

Maxey, S. P. (1969). The Importance of Business English in the Secondary School. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/pvamu-theses/1283