Master Syllabus BA2243, Business/Tech Communications

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description

This course covers the gathering and using of information in the work environment. Emphasis is placed upon written communication--business letters, other forms of office communications, and technical reports. Oral communications, nonverbal communications, and listening skills will be studied. EduKan course equivalency is EN101, as approved by Academic Affairs Council 1/25/2021.

For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.

SCCC Outcomes

Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.

Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.

Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.

Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes

Upon acceptable completion of the course competencies and an average of 85 percent or higher on mastery assessments, the student will be able to:

  1. Recognize the components of business communication
  2. Develop writing skills
  3. Develop ability to compose correspondence
  4. Develop ability to plan and deliver oral presentations
  5. Develop employment communications
Course Outline
  1. The Process and Challenge of Communication
  2. Basics for Communicating Effectively
  3. Effective Messages
  4. Reports and Media Communication
  5. Employment Communication
Instructional Methods

Lectures

Class Discussions

Presentation Software

Internet/Written and Oral Exercises

Video Presentations

Tests

Instructional Resources and Materials

Presentation Software

Textbook with CD-ROM Activities

Computers

Supplementary Exercises (Internet, Written, and Oral)

Methods of Assessment

Measurement of course outcomes achievement, as well as the student's grade, will be determined in the following manner:

Homework exercises

Business correspondence/report activities

Mastery exams

Measurement of SCCC Outcomes will be assessed as follows:

Outcome 1. The assessments will be reading assignments and completion of the critical-thinking activities.

Outcome 2. The assessment will be completion of communication assignments relating to various business situations.

Outcome 6. The assessment will be to prepare correspondence using Word 2007 and to complete the Online Exercises.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.