BUSINESS DEPARTMENT OFT : Business English Skills Syllabus Fall 2016 MTC 201 Wednesday Night 6:30 9:45 p.m.

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1 Mari-jo Ulbricht Office Telephone: BUSINESS ENGLISH OFT 110 BUSINESS DEPARTMENT OFT : Business English Skills Syllabus MTC 201 ednesday Night 6:30 9:45 p.m. Office: FOH 205-C Business Dept. Office Hours: Tu/ed 9 a.m.-12 p.m. This course will enable students to apply the correct use of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling, as well as capitalization, word division and the presentation of numbers. Students will learn to use language in context, proofread and compose. Introductions to formatting are also included. Students will increase keyboarding speed and accuracy through additional skill building. Co-requisite: OFT 104 or permission of department head. Required Materials: Book: Jaderstrom, S. Miller, J. Business English at ork. 3 rd Ed. McGraw-Hill/Irwin. (2010). ISBN A folder or portfolio-type folder for managing loose papers A flash drive to save work Recommended: Materials: Sabin, illiam A. The Gregg Reference Manual, Ninth Edition. esterville, Ohio: Glencoe Division of Macmillan/McGraw-Hill School Publishing Company, BLACKBOARD STATEMENT Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in Blackboard you need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection, (other requirements may apply). Computers that meet these requirements are available on campus in FOH 305, BH 217, HH 100, GH 204, and AHB 108. Please follow these directions to access course syllabi and any other materials posted for this course: Login Information 1. From or-ic home page, point to "Quick Links" (top-right) and click the Blackboard Login" link. 2. Enter your or-ic user ID and password (same as your or-ic user ID and password). Don't know your user ID or password? Contact Student Services.

2 Syllabus OFT 110 page 2 Course Goals and Objectives: (GEO = General Education Objective as described in the college catalog) Upon the successful completion of this course the student will demonstrate the ability to: Course Objectives Assessment Goals Assessment Strategies 1. Develop the language arts skills needed to successfully perform as an office worker. This includes: English grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalizations, word division, and the presentation of numbers. GEO 1,2 2. Develop proofreading skills. GEO 1,2 A. Name and define the eight parts of Homework speech Class ork B. Identify the parts of speech in Quizzes individual sentences. On-line Exercises C. rite sentences as directed and Unit Reviews identify their parts of speech. Projects D. Identify the four basic kinds of Final Exam sentences. E. Combine dependent and independent clauses into complex sentences. F. Construct compound sentences. G. Construct uses for the possessives of nouns H. and pronouns. I. Form and use verb tenses. J. Determine when to use various verb tenses. K. Determine correct subject/verb agreement. L. Solve problem situations involving inverted sentences, linking verbs, and clauses with relative pronouns. M. Distinguish between the active and passive voice. N. Determine when to use an active or passive voice. O. Use infinitives and gerunds. P. Use parallel construction in composing sentences. Q. Solve problems involving misplaced modifiers and definite/indefinite articles. R. Determine when to hyphenate compound modifiers. S. Punctuate sentences correctly. T. Organize coherent paragraphs. U. Identify the seven characteristics of effective writing. V. Determine how and when to capitalize correctly.. Apply correct rules of grammar to numbers and abbreviations. A. Correct run-on sentences Homework Class work

3 3. Apply Appropriate formatting rules. GEO 7 4. Use the Internet to research information. Compose business correspondence. GEO 7 CLASS GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES: B. Differentiate correctly and incorrectly spelled words. C. Correct sentences that misuse punctuation. D. Correct sentences that misuse words or expressions. E. Solve problem situations involving words that can be singular or plural and word usage/choice. F. Solve problem situations involving sentence construction and mechanics. G. Solve problems involving misplaced modifiers. H. Solve problems involving confusing pairs of adjectives and adverbs. I. Choose correctly among commonly confused words. J. Apply proofreader s marks to errors. K. Interpret proofreader s marks. A. Type business documents according to standard formatting rules. A. Research office careers on-line. B. Determine appropriate job opening from an on-line source. C. Prepare cover letter and resume. D. Complete research for PowerPoint presentation and eb Quests. Syllabus OFT 110 page 3 Quizzes On-line Exercises Unit Reviews Projects Final Exam Homework Unit Reviews Projects Final Exam Projects Electronic Assignment Homework assignments are to be completed, self-checked, and corrected prior to class in order to be counted. See Key in Blackboard for this purpose. All work is handed in on due date and reviewed at the beginning of the class session. Any work that is turned in late (up to one week after the due date) will be given 50% of the possible points for that assignment (after grading). ork that is more than one week late will not be accepted. No late assignments will be accepted the week before the final exam. Since this is an OFT class please proofread carefully. If you submit a late assignment, you must notify me through Blackboard Mail with the name of the assignment and when it was due or it may not get graded. Attendance and punctuality are vital to your success in this class. Announcements made at the beginning of class will not be repeated for late arrivals. You are expected to be punctual, alert, and prepared for the class as well as in attendance for the entire period. Please ask questions in class if you are confused. Students are not to use computers unless directed by instructor. Cellular phones should not disrupt the class. Electronic communications (i.e. cellular phone, texting, instant messaging, , etc ) are prohibited during class except as authorized by the instructor.

4 Syllabus OFT 110 page 4 This course is designed to prepare you for the business and professional world. You should not be late for work! You should not be late for class or leave early. No classwork may be made up. If you are not in class, regardless of the reason, you may not complete classwork. Quizzes and tests cannot be made up without prior approval of the instructor. You must or call prior to class to make arrangements for a make-up quiz or test. If you do not contact the instructor for prior approval, and you are not present when a quiz or test is given, you will not be permitted to take the quiz or test. On approval from the instructor, students will have one week after the due date to take the quiz or test for partial credit (10 percent late penalty will be applied). All tests or quizzes must be made up within one week of the due date. All missed tests or quizzes will have a zero recorded for the grade. Student Responsibility: The responsibility for obtaining and completing all work rests solely upon the student. If an emergency prevents you from attending class, it is your responsibility to find out what happened in class that day and complete all missed assignments prior to attending the next class. CIVILITY IN THE CLASSROOM In order for us to have an environment conducive to learning, please follow these further guidelines for civility in the classroom (in addition to the ones previously mentioned above as modified from the CC Catalog): 1. Remain attentive throughout the entire class session; 2. Listen actively and avoid side conversations; 3. Demonstrate a respectful attitude toward the instructor and other students; 4. Do not consume food or drink in the classroom; 5. Leave a clean environment for the next class. HOMEORK: For each chapter, students will complete homework assignments listed on class schedule. CLASSORK: For each chapter, students will complete classwork assignments. QUIZZES: Students will take quizzes in class for most chapters. PROJECTS: There will be 4 projects assigned during the semester. Exploring the Differences Between Conversational and Formal riting Knowing rite from rong Business Letter PowerPoint Presentation Knowing rite from rong Part 2 UNIT TEST: At the end of each unit there will be a test on the chapters in that unit. RITING/ELECTRONIC ASSIGNMENT: riting Across the Curriculum

5 Syllabus OFT 110 page 5 This assignment will consist of one of the projects above assigned by the instructor. The project will help students to see how clarity in communication is essential in both business and academic writing. FINAL EXAMINATION: A comprehensive final test will be given on all Units. COURSE EVALUATION: Homework/Classwork 20% Quizzes 15% Projects 20% Unit Reviews 25% Final Exam 20% GRADING SCALE FOR OFT 110 BUSINESS ENGLISH: A = > 90 and < 100% B = > 80 and < 90% C = > 70 and < 80% D = > 60 and < 70% F = 0 and < 60% ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY (GEO 8) Students are expected to maintain a high level of academic performance. Cheating, plagiarism, and academic dishonesty are fully defined in or-ic s Student Conduct Policy (appendix of College Catalog). Infractions of this policy will result in the student s failure for the assignment or test, and possible referral to the disciplinary committee. Emergency Information Statement: In the event of severe inclement weather or other emergency, information about the closing of the college will be communicated via e2campus and the College's website. Faculty will communicate with students about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all assignments in accordance with class policies. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND COMPUTER USAGE POLICY All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow or-ic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described in the college catalog. or-ic Community College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy: Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals. Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members or any unauthorized individuals Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures. SERVICES for STUDENTS with DISABILITIES: or-ic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of If you are in need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410)

6 Syllabus OFT 110 page 6 OFT 110 Business English MTC 201 ed. Night 6:30-9:45 p.m. Schedule of Assignments eek/ Date eek 1 9/7 eek 2 9/14 eek 3 9/21 eek 4 In-Class Assignment Learning Module 1: Effective Sentences Course Introduction Orientation to Blackboard Class Procedures Overview of text Discuss Programmed Reinforcement Chapters 2&3 Quiz 2&3 Project: Exploring the Differences Between Conversational and Formal riting Review for Unit Test 1 Out-of-Class Assignments. (All out-of-class assignments will be due the next ednesday unless instructed otherwise.) Due 9/14: Chapter 2 Overview of Parts of Speech Chapter. 2: orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 (Before you bring homework to class, be sure to selfcheck and correct the exercises using the Key provided in Blackboard for this purpose). Chapter 3 Sentence Development Chapter 3 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Due 9/21: Chapter 1: Resources to Improve Vocabulary, Proofreading, and Spelling Chapter 1 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Project: Exploring the Differences Between Conversational and Formal riting Due 9/21 Unit 1 Test May use your book Due: Project - Exploring the Differences Between Conversational and Formal riting Learning Module 2: Effective Routine Messages [ s, memos, paragraphs] Due 9/28: Chapter 4 Noun Functions and Plurals Chapter 4 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Chapter 5 Compound and Possessive Nouns Chapter 5 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6

7 eek/ Date 9/28 eek 5 10/5 eek 6 10/12 eek 7 10/19 eek 8 In-Class Assignment Chapters 4&5 Quiz 4&5 Chapter 6&7 Quiz 6&7 Project Knowing rite from rong Chapter 8 Quiz Chapter 8 Review for Unit 2 test Unit Test 2 May use your book Collect Project: Knowing rite from rong Learning Module 3: Effective Business Letters Chapters 9&10 Syllabus OFT 110 page 7 Out-of-Class Assignments. (All out-of-class assignments will be due the next ednesday unless instructed otherwise.) Due 10/5: Chapter 6 Capitalization Chapter 6 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5 and 6 Chapter 7 Pronouns Chapter 7 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5 and 6 Due 10/12: Chapter 8 Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement Chapter 8 orksheets - Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Project Knowing rite from rong Due 10/19: Chapter 9 Verb Types and Parts Chapter 9 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Chapter 10 Verbs Tense, Voice, and Mood- Verbals Chapter 10 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Quiz 9&10 Due 10/26: Chapter 11 Subject-Verb Agreement Chapter 11 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Chapters 12 Adjectives & Adverbs Chapter 12 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6

8 eek/ Date 10/26 eek 9 11/2 eek 10 11/9 In-Class Assignment Chapter 11 Quiz 11 Review for Unit test 3 Unit Test 3 May use your book. Chapters 9, 10, 11 Chapter 12 Quiz 12 Project: Knowing rite From rong Due through Bb Chapter 13 & 14 Quiz 13 & 14 Chapter 15 Business Letter orkshop Syllabus OFT 110 page 8 Out-of-Class Assignments. (All out-of-class assignments will be due the next ednesday unless instructed otherwise.) Due 11/2: Chapter 13 - Adverbs Chapter 13 orksheets -Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Chapter 14 Prepositions Chapter 14 orksheets -Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Due 11/9: Chapter 15 Conjunctions and Parallelism Chapter 15 orksheets Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Business Letter due through Bb 11/9 Learning Module 5: Reviewing Punctuation and Number Use Quiz Chapter 15 Review for Unit 4 test Unit 4 Test May use your book. Chapts. 12, 13, 14, &15. Due: 11/16: Chapter 16 Period and Comma Chapter 16 orksheets: Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 Chapter 17 Other Punctuation Chapter 17 orksheets: Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6

9 eek/ Date eek 11 11/16 eek 12 11/30 eek 13 12/7 In-Class Assignment Chapter 16&17 Online review and exercises Quiz 16&17 Chapter 18 Syllabus OFT 110 page 9 Out-of-Class Assignments. (All out-of-class assignments will be due the next ednesday unless instructed otherwise.) Due: 11/30 Chapter 18 Numbers Chapter 18 orksheets: Practices 1, 2, 5, and 6 College Closed November Happy Thanksgiving Online review and exercises Quiz Chapter 18 Review for Unit 5 test UNIT 5 Test May use book in class. Chapts. 16, 17, & 18. PowerPoint Presentations Final Exam Review ork on your PowerPoint Presentations Study for Final Exam

10 eek/ Date 12/14 In-Class Assignment FINAL EXAM Syllabus OFT 110 page 10 Out-of-Class Assignments. (All out-of-class assignments will be due the next ednesday unless instructed otherwise.) 6:30-8:30 p.m.