Master Syllabus BA1503, Human Relations

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Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
This course is designed to give the student an insight into human relations on the job. Emphasis is given to identify those skills and abilities necessary to be an effectual leader. The course will also cover communication skills, attitudes, building self-esteem, identifying your motivations, learning to achieve emotional control and developing positive first impressions. 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.

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 #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.

Outcome #7: Understand each other, moving beyond simple acceptance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity by working as a team to learn, engaging with community, exhibiting cultural awareness, and creating equity

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate an awareness of the major trends related to human relations that developed in the past decade through discussion and essay.

Become acquainted with ways that organizations can maintain a proper balance between concern for production and concern for employees.

Increase knowledge of human relation skills that students need in order to be better prepared for the job world of today.

Make applications from the text to personal needs and goals in order to achieve success in the business world.

Course Outline
  1. Preliminary data on Human Relations; Improving Personal and Organizational Communication.
  2. Career Success Begins With Knowing Yourself.
  3. Personal Strategies for Improving Human Relations.
  4. Working Together
Instructional Methods

Lecture

Class discussion

Audio visual aids

Journal writing

Instructional Resources and Materials

Textbook

Guest speakers

Handouts

Methods of Assessment

SCCC Outcomes will be measured by the following. Mastery of these outcomes will be noted by a successful completion of the course with a grade of C (70%) or better.

An example would be "The importance of humor in the workplace."

  1. Students will be required to read the textbook and to be able to discuss it during class discussions on the various chapters.
  2. Students will be required to write journal entries over various topics discussed in class.
  3. Students will also critique various "case studies" in the textbook demonstrating their understanding of the material.
  4. It is the intent of the instructor that students will better understand and appreciate the other life styles and cultures of America and other countries through a discussion of them.
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.