Northeastern
Department
of Information
Systems and Technology
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Jo Ann Starkweather Office: BT 221B
Office Hrs: W
9:00-11:00 Phone: 918-456-5511 ext. 2938
T/Th 9:00-11:00 FAX: 918-458-2337
E-mail: starkwea@nsuok.edu
COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: CLASS
DAYS & TIME:
IS 3113 –Business Communications (Section 0892) T/Th 11:00am –
12:15pm
PREREQUISITES:
Has met English Proficiency and has completed MIS-1133 or
equiv. with C or better.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:
Theory and application of the communicative processes
with emphasis on business letters, reports, ethical considerations and
international/intercultural communications.
COURSE PURPOSE:
Business
Communications is designed to equip you with the communication skills needed in
today’s dynamic workplace. The abilities
to read, listen, speak, and write effectively are crucial to being successful
in the demanding new world of work.
Highly developed communication skills lay the groundwork for success.
EXPECTED
COURSE OUTCOMES:
After
completing IS 3113, students should be able to:
1.
Demonstrate basic language skills in grammar,
spelling, punctuation, capitalization, number usage and sentence
structure.
2.
Exhibit advanced communication techniques including
skillful use of words, parallelism, emphasis, unity, tone, and style.
3.
Communicate in concise, clear, straightforward
language.
4.
Develop problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
by analyzing business problems, resulting in functional business
documents: memoranda,
letters, and reports.
5.
Demonstrate the interpersonal, listening, and
speaking skills necessary in both independent and collaborative situations.
6.
Apply functional and flexible communication skills
within an expanding business environment constantly affected by
international, ethical, and diversity needs.
7.
Integrate electronic elements in the oral and written
communication process.
8.
Identify important aspects of and develop materials
for the job-search process.
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS: (Required Textbook & Materials)
John V. Thill and Courtland L. Bovee.
Excellence in Business Communication.
(7th ed.).
INSTRUCTIONAL
PROCEDURES:
The expected
course outcomes will be realized through a variety of instructional strategies
including: lectures, classroom
assignments/activities, outside assignments/activities, textbook readings and
assignments, and other related readings and activities.
Assignments may
include (but are not limited to):
4 exams @ 100
pts. each 400
points
Oral Presentation (Self
Introduction) 100
points
3 short writing assignments
@ 100 pts. each (letters, memos,
email) 300 points
Group PowerPoint Project 200
points
Resume 100
points
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Professional,
ethical, honest behavior is a MUST in the business world. These same behaviors are essential in the
classroom, as well. Dishonesty includes
(among other things) copying another individual's work or allowing someone to copy your work;
plagiarizing someone else's work as your own; accepting or giving help on
quizzes, tests, or in-class writing assignments; and using notes or the
textbook for quizzes or tests.
Downloading information from the internet or copying letters, memos,
etc., from books is a common form of plagiarism; do not do this. All your work must be your own original work;
if you quote others or use their ideas, give them credit for it. If any type of academic dishonesty is
detected (including violations of the list above), students will be subject to
disciplinary action including reduction of a grade(s), expulsion from the class
with an F, and/or expulsion from the university as outlined in the
STUDENT
PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES: (Attendance/Punctuality)
Consistent
and punctual attendance is both expected and required for your successful
completion of the course. More than 2
late arrivals will count as an absence.
Students will be expected to make up any work missed as a result of
absence, whether or not the absence was justified.
NOTE: Illness is not an excused absence. The only excused absence is one necessitated
by participation in an official University-sponsored event accompanied by
official notification from the faculty sponsor.
Quizzes may
not be made up.
Students
earning perfect attendance will earn extra credit toward the next exam.
ASSIGNMENT
DUE DATES:
You are
expected to be present for each class session and to participate in all class
activities. You are required to complete
all assignments on time. All assignments
are to be prepared and submitted according to directions given for the assignment
(both oral and written). Each assignment
must be keyed (no handwritten work will be accepted). Assignments that do not meet specifications
will receive a grade of “0.” Assignments
are due at the beginning of the class period on the date indicated when
the assignment is given. Any assignment
turned in during or after that class period is late and no credit will be
given. Late work will not be accepted
except in emergency situations for legitimate, validated reasons (at the
professor’s discretion). Full credit
will not be given for late work; no work will be accepted after two school days
or after the assignment has been returned to the class. Work received within two school days will
receive a maximum of 50% credit.
Extended illness, injury, or emergency situations will be handled on a
case-by-case basis.
An absence
for an excused validated school activity requires that the student submit work
due or take tests scheduled PRIOR TO that absence. If a test will be missed, the student must
confer with the professor prior to the absence.
Make-up tests will not be given except for absences due to VALIDATED
illness or emergencies (at the professor’s discretion). The student must contact the professor
immediately if a test is missed; DO NOT wait until the next class session,
or later, to contact the professor regarding the test.
Since we
meet in a computer lab, no food, drink, or tobacco products are allowed,
including water. Help keep your work
station clean and do not leave unwanted papers at the printer.
STUDENT
EVALUATION:
The final
grade will be based on classroom/outside assignments, examinations, classroom
participation, and a constructive/productive attitude.
Grade Scale
A 90 – 100
B 80 – 89
C 70 – 79
D 60 – 69
Final
examination will be: Tuesday, May 1 @
11:00 am
Leaving the
classroom with testing materials (test copy, completed Scantron form, etc.) will result in a zero score for that
test and possible dismissal with an F for the course.
The last
date on which a student may drop the course with an automatic “W” is Friday,
Apr. 6. If you drop after
this date, you will receive the grade you have earned up to the drop date. The grade of “W” will be assigned only if
your grade is a “D” or higher; an “F” will also be assigned if you stop
attending and have not turned in assignments or have not taken scheduled exams
prior to the drop date.
GRADE
APPEALS:
A student
may petition a grade change by using the Grade Appeals Process if satisfactory
resolution cannot be achieved after consultation with the instructor and/or
Dean. The Grade Appeals Process must be
formally initiated with a written appeal to the Dean within four months
following awarding of the original grade.
Please contact the dean of the college in which the grade was given for
a copy of the grade appeals process.
If any
member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special
accommodations of any nature whatsoever, the instructor will work with you and
the University's Office of Student Affairs to provide reasonable accommodations
to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform in this class. Please advise the
instructor of such disability and the desired accommodations at the first class
attended.
INCLEMENT
WEATHER / DISASTER POLICY:
The
following are basic premises for the inclement weather policy at
1. Classes are expected to be held if
at all possible.
2. It is the student's responsibility
to receive the information when weather is questionable.
3. Neither students nor faculty are
expected to risk life or limb.
4. Faculty members are obligated to hold classes if the University is not closed, unless the faculty member is unable to get to campus.
Policy: During times of inclement weather, decisions
concerning day classes will be made by 6:00 a.m. in order for the media to be
notified and for students to receive the announcement before they leave home.
Decisions concerning night classes will be made by 3:00 p.m.
The
following media will be notified regarding closing of the campus:
Radio
Stations: Television
Stations:
KRMG 740 AM
KAYI 107 FM
KTLQ 1350
AM Tahlequah KTUL Channel 8
KEOK 102 FM Tahlequah KFSM
Channel 5
KBIX 1490
AM
KMMY 97 FM
KVOO 1170
AM
The automated attendant message on 918-456-5511 will be modified to include information concerning campus operations during inclement weather.
(SUBJECT TO REVISION by DR. J)
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