Spring 2020 Course Syllabus Course: POFT-2312- Section: 72 Business Correspondence and Communication

Instructor Information
Instructor	Angela Clark
E-mail	clarkat@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6418
Office	Location: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201A Hours: By Appointment Only
Department	Business and Industrial Technology Chair: Sheila Guillot E-mail: guillsr@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381 If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Course Information
Description	Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications.
Prerequisites	None.
Learning Outcomes	Create effective business documents; evaluate business documents; and apply ethical communication practices.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1. Demonstrates appropriate professionalism in the administrative workplace environment. SLO 1. Students will demonstrate appropriate professionalism in the administrative workplace environment PSLO 2. Uses current business administration skills. SLO 2. Students will use current business administration skills. PSLO 3. Uses current business office software applications. SLO 3. Students will use current business office software applications. PSLO 4. Proofreads and edits business documents. SLO 4. Students will proofread and edit business documents.
Textbooks	Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. (1) Professional Communication, 2017, Goodheart--Willcox Publishing, ISBN# 978-1-63126-131-2 There is NOT a workbook for this course. 8 GB Flash Drive Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Lecture Topics Outline	Homework assignments will be given each week. LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 25 point penalty for every day it is late. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. NO EXCEPTIONS. Academic Policies: Student IDs are required for the first exam. IDs must be visible on your desk before the exam is administered no ID, no exam. If you miss an exam, your lowest test grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. Students must leave the classroom after exam is finished. There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam. Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. No emailed work is accepted. Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and video viewings. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties. Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair. Students should keep a record of their grades/average. Instructor(s) will not average grades for students. Instructors do not drop grades. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of the class period. Students coming in to class late will not be allowed to take quizzes. A grade of zero will be recorded for the quiz. Assignments are due at the beginning of each class; student assignment coming in late will be assessed a penalty, even if the student arrives to class late and turns in work. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework and for being prepared for each class meeting. This applies even if you were absent for the previous class meeting. Software Requirements: If you are in a course that is using a specific software, you MUST have the software available to you either on your home computer or you must use the open lab provided in the Gates Library. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses. Computer failure and lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, quizzes, or exams. DO NOT wait until the last minute to complete class work or exams.
Major Assignments Schedule	Week 1 (Jan 27) Introductions, Overview, Pre-Test Week 2 (Feb 3) Chapter 1 Professional Communication Week 3 (Feb 10) Chapter 2 Communicating in the Workplace Week 4 (Feb 17) Chapter 3 Digital Citizenship Week 5 (Feb 24) Exam 1 Chapters 1-3 Week 6 (Mar 2) Chapter 8 Writing Professional Messages Week 7 (Mar 9) Chapter 9 Formatting Professional Messages Week 8 (Mar 16) Spring Break Week 9 (Mar 23) Chapter 10 Writing for Specialized Purposes Week 10 (Mar 30) Chapter 11 Writing Reports Week 11 (Apr 6) Chapter 12 Document Design Week 12 (Apr 13) Exam 2 Chapters 8-11 Week 13 (Apr 20) Chapter 15 Enhancing a Presentation with Digital Media Week 14 (Apr 27) Chapter 16 & Chapter 17 Listening & Reading with a Purpose Week 15 (May 4) Chapter 19 Writing for Employment Week 16 (May 11) Final Exam / Post Test Schedule is Subject to change
Final Exam Date	May 7, 2020 - 5:00 PM   Through  May 11, 2020 - 7:00 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Exams 40% Assignments and Quizzes 60%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Homework assignments will be given each week. LATE WORK is highly discouraged and will incur a 25 point penalty for every day it is late. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. NO EXCEPTIONS. Academic Policies: Student IDs are required for the first exam. IDs must be visible on your desk before the exam is administered no ID, no exam. If you miss an exam, your lowest test grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. Students must leave the classroom after exam is finished. There will be a final exam. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam. Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. No emailed work is accepted. Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and video viewings. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties. Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair. Students should keep a record of their grades/average. Instructor(s) will not average grades for students. Instructors do not drop grades. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of the class period. Students coming in to class late will not be allowed to take quizzes. A grade of zero will be recorded for the quiz. Assignments are due at the beginning of each class; student assignment coming in late will be assessed a penalty, even if the student arrives to class late and turns in work. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework and for being prepared for each class meeting. This applies even if you were absent for the previous class meeting. Software Requirements: If you are in a course that is using a specific software, you MUST have the software available to you either on your home computer or you must use the open lab provided in the Gates Library. Reliable Internet access is required for all online courses and many traditional courses. Computer failure and lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, quizzes, or exams. DO NOT wait until the last minute to complete class work or exams.
Attendance Policy	Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student attendance daily. In addition, attendance on a regular basis is necessary for proper skill development. The instructor reserves the right to drop any student missing more than two weeks of class (6 MWF classes, 4 TR classes).
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other	Classroom Etiquette: The following behaviors will result in the student being asked during class time to cease the action and/or leave the classroom: using cell phones, talking, or keying while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions; leaving class early without informing the instructor; surfing the Internet during lecture; and displaying a rude or negative behavior toward the instructor or other students. E-Mail/Voice Mail Etiquette: Students must use appropriate e-mail etiquette when corresponding with instructor; for example, complete sentences and a full subject line with your name/course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying students name, course, and any return phone number.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.