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Spring 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: POFT-2312- Section: 01 Business Correspondence and Communication |
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| Instructor | Adriane Champagne | ||||||||||
| champagneam@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6416 | ||||||||||
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| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||
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| Description | Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications. | ||||||||||
| Prerequisites | None. | ||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Create effective business documents (PSLO 3) measured by assessment with rubric. Evaluate business documents (PSLO 2) measured by assessment with rubric. Apply ethical communication practices (PSLO 4) measured by quiz. |
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| Core Objectives | |||||||||||
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Demonstrates professionalism in the administrative workplace environment. Uses appropriate business administration skills. Uses appropriate office software applications. Creates effective business documents by applying ethical communication practices. Evaluates business documents. |
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| 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.
Communicating for Results : A Guide for Business and the Professions By: Hamilton ISBN-13: 9781305280267 | ISBN-10: 1305280261 Required-Make sure you get the 11th edition and not a previous one. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1 Introduce the course Week 2 Discuss Chapter 1, Basic Model of Communication and Communication Ethics Week 3 Discuss Chapter 2, The four organizational models Week 4 Discuss Chapter 3: Discuss developing and maintaining relationships: the four basic communication styles; and the best and worst of each style Week 5 Chapter 4, Effective Listening Week 6 Chapter 4, Effective Listening Week 7 Discuss Chapter 5, Types of Nonverbal Communication Week 8 Chapter 6, Communicator Anxiety, Giving Instructions & Exam I: Chapters 1?6 ~ Spring Break 03/14/2022- 03/18/2022 ~ Week 9 Discuss Chapter 7, Types of Interviews Week 10 Chapter 8: Electronic resumes Week 11 Chapter 11 Discuss Chapter 11, audience analysis, organization, outlines, introductions and conclusions and Chapter 12, Researching, Supporting and Delivering your ideas. Week 12 Chapter 13: Professional Visual Aids Week 13 Effective Delivery of Presentations Week 14 Informative Presentations Week 15 Chapter 9: Basic Problem-Solving Steps &Final Exam (chapters 7, 8, 11-13) Schedule subject to change |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 Introduce the course; Online Orientation/ Syllabus worksheet due Week 2 Basic Model of Communication and Communication Ethics; Assignment and Quiz Week 3 The four organizational models; Assignment and Quiz Week 4 Discuss developing and maintaining relationships; Assignment and Quiz Week 5 Effective Listening; Assignment and Quiz Week 6 Types of Nonverbal Communication ; Assignment and Quiz Week 7 Communicator Anxiety, Giving Instructions & Exam I: Chapters 1-6 ~ Spring Break 03/14/2022- 03/18/2022 ~ Week 8 Types of Interviews; Assignment Week 9 Electronic resumes; Video Assignment Exam Grade Week 10 Audience analysis, organization, outlines; Delivering your ideas; Assignment and Quiz Week 11 Professional Visual Aids; Assignment and Quiz Week 12 Effective Delivery of Presentations; Assignment and Quiz Week 13 Informative Presentations; Assignment and Quiz Week 14 Basic Problem-Solving Steps &Final Exam (chapters 7, 8, 11-13) Week 15 Review and Final Exam Schedule subject to change |
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| Final Exam Date | May 9, 2022 - 12:01 PM Through May 9, 2022 - 1:15 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 |
Instructor Policies We will respect others personal space. Please maintain a six-foot distance whenever possible. Mask are encouraged. Announcements I will post announcements weekly, usually early in the week. These announcements indicate upcoming due dates and notes important to your success in this course. You should READ these Announcements every week. I also recommend using the BlackBoard app on your phone, with notifications, so that you immediately receive notices of new announcements for this class. Use your LSCPA email to communicate with me or call me at my office number 409-984-6416. Assignments: No emailed work is accepted. You must submit all of your assignments in Blackboard. Homework and/or quizzes will be given each week. The assignments will open by Tuesday and will be due by the following Monday night. This is subject to change. LATE WORK is not accepted. Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. NO EXCEPTIONS. Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework, including reading assignments, by the required due dates and be prepared for each class meeting. Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and video viewings. A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions could result in a 0 being given for the assignment. There may be virtual meetings. These meetings are not mandatory. I am using these meetings as an opportunity for you to ask questions about the reading material and/or any assignments given. Day of week and times will be announced once class begins. Grades: All grades will be posted to Blackboard under My Grades. I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by e-mail. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office in person or schedule a virtual meeting on TEAMS. Exams: Exams will be provided within a BlackBoard examination window. The exams will be timed and limited to 60 minutes maximum. Make-up exams will NOT be given. If you miss an exam, your lowest exam grade will count twice. If you miss more than one exam, those exams will be given a grade of zero. 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. Your exam will be graded immediately by Blackboard. Feedback on specific exam questions will be given 24 hours after the exam is due. You must work alone while taking the exam. Cheating on exams is not acceptable and will be subject to violations of the Academic Dishonesty policy which could include failing the course. Textbooks/supplies: Every student MUST have their own copy of the required textbooks by the end of the first week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given. You will also need supplies to take notes. Academic Dishonesty: Copying, stealing, and/or submitting someone else s work is considered a violation of the Academic Dishonesty policy. Academic Dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. A student violating this policy will receive a zero on any assignment (first offense); a second incidence of academic dishonesty will result in failure of the class and meeting with program coordinator and/or department chair. 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 courses. Computer failure and lack of internet access are not acceptable excuses for missed assignments, projects, quizzes, or exams. There is access available on campus in the testing center and the Gates Memorial Library. DO NOT wait until the last minute to complete class work or exams. Do not complete assignments, quizzes, or exams on a phone or Chrome book as they will not submit properly. 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 and course name. Voice mail messages should be clearly spoken identifying students name, course, and a return phone number. 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; surfing the Internet during lecture; and/or displaying a rude or negative behavior toward the instructor or other students. No cell phones should be heard during class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor). No charging of cell phones or plugging in of other devices in the classroom. |
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| 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. ~ To be successful in this course, the student MUST purchase the assigned textbook and log into BlackBoard at least 2-3 times weekly. Regular, reliable access to BlackBoard via Internet is required for this course. Attendance is monitored via Blackboard reports of logins and interaction with face to face course. ~ Students are responsible for completing all assigned homework and for being prepared for each class face to face or online meeting. This applies even if you were absent for the previous class meeting. |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLSCPA. | ||||||||||
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| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||
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