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.
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.
Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.
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.
Upon acceptable completion of the course competencies and an average of 85 percent or higher on mastery assessments, the student will be able to:
- Recognize the components of business communication
- Develop writing skills
- Develop ability to compose correspondence
- Develop ability to plan and deliver oral presentations
- Develop employment communications
- The Process and Challenge of Communication
- Basics for Communicating Effectively
- Effective Messages
- Reports and Media Communication
- Employment Communication
Lectures
Class Discussions
Presentation Software
Internet/Written and Oral Exercises
Video Presentations
Tests
Presentation Software
Textbook with CD-ROM Activities
Computers
Supplementary Exercises (Internet, Written, and Oral)
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.
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If you need support or academic accommodations due to a documented disability, please contact the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or visit the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic Building, Room A149.
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