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 NUM0892BER: CLASS
DAYS & TIME:
IS 3113 –Business Communications Online
(Section 0929)
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: lecture notes,
textbook slides, textbook and other related readings and activities.
Assignments may
include (but are not limited to):
4 exams @ 100
pts. each 400
points
4 BlackBoard
Discussion Threads: 100
points
Initiate 1
assigned thread @ 20 pts.
Respond to 4
threads @ 20 pts. each
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 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
ASSIGNMENT
DUE DATES:
You are
expected to participate in all class activities and 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.” Any
assignment submitted after the specified due date is late and no credit will be
given. Extended illness, injury, or
emergency situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis at the professor’s
discretion.
Interruptions
in class participation due to involvement in officially validated school activity (e.g.,
athletic team participation, research conference presentations, etc.) require
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.
STUDENT
EVALUATION:
Given the
heavy emphasis on written work for your course assignments, the 4 exams in this
class are in an objective (T/F, multiple choice)
format. Exams are available during a
specified date/time:
Exam 1 (
Exam 2 (
Exam 3 (
Exam 4 (
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
participating 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 during the first week of class.
(SUBJECT TO REVISION by DR. J)
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NOTE: Students are responsible for downloading
complete syllabus and detailed instructions from Instructor’s web site: http://arapaho.nsuok.edu/~starkwea