Course Description
Advanced communication skills applied to the workplace. Emphasis on both oral and written communication in interviewing, making presentations, and creating ethically grounded professional communication.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- To develop poise and confidence in business communication situations
- To develop knowledge and practical understanding of communication processes, principles, and models in modern organizations
- To develop a knowledge and practical understanding of the organizational interview, small group discussions, and teamwork
- To develop a knowledge and understanding of informative and persuasive presentations
- To apply course content and skills to personal experience in your career setting and to seek continued self-improvement
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Small assignments | 20% |
| Group Presentation | 10% |
| Canvas discussion boards | 20% |
| Informative Speech | 10% |
| Midterm | 5% |
| Persuasive Speech | 15% |
| Final | 20% |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| ≥ 93.0% | A |
| 90.0%-92.9% | A- |
| 87.0%-89.9% | B+ |
| 83.0%-86.9% | B |
| 80.0%-82.9% | B- |
| 77.0%-79.9% | C+ |
| 73.0%-76.9% | C |
| 70.0%-72.9% | C- |
| 60.0%-69.9% | D |
| <60.0% | F |
The midterm grade period occurs each semester between the fifth and sixth week of classes. During this time, a midterm grade will be assigned based on assignments to date. If you have a D or an F at midterm, it is recommended to discuss strategies and options for continuing in the class.
Attendance/Participation:
Participation is based on your discussion board videos and responses to classmates. Discussion board posts will NOT be reopened, so you are not able to turn in those assignments late. While there is no attendance or participation grade for this online class, the Canvas discussion board posts act as your interaction with one another and your participation within the class.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
Hamilton, C. & Kroll, T. (2018). Communicating for Results: A Guide for Business and the Professions (11th Ed). Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.