BUSA 3301: Business Communications (3-0-3)

BUSA 3301: Business Communications (3-0-3) Course Information: BUSA 3301-30 Tuesday & Thursday 4:45-6:00 p.m. (Brown 301) Credit Hours: 3 hrs. Semester/Year: FA 2016 Instructor: Ryan M. Reece, Ed.S. Office Location: Brown 210 Office Hours: Tuesday (9:30-11:30; 6:00-6:30) & Thursday (9:30-11:30; 3:30-4:30; 6:00-6:30) or by Appointment Telephone: 706-272-2590 Email: rreece@daltonstate.edu Fax: 706-272-2495 REQUIRED MATERIALS: Thill, J.V., & Bovee, C.L. (2013). Excellence in Business Communication (11 th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Course Description This course is designed to prepare students to write and speak in a variety of business settings; to communicate effectively with business audiences by addressing vital strategic issues such as crisis communication, and the management of communication programs in a social media environment; to use communication skills with new technologies; and to build key strategic and interpersonal relationships in business. The course also emphasizes basic skills in report writing and researching for sources, as well as writing effective business memos. Learning Objectives To develop and understand communication skills in diverse business settings (Global Perspectives); To improve and/develop writing skills; To improve and develop presentation skills; To develop analytical skills and critically reflective thinking skills; and To apply writing and presenting skills using a variety of media. Activities for the Course Individual/Team Projects & Presentations Writing Assignments In class short exercises Class discussions Attendance Policy This class depends heavily upon student participation, so if you miss the class you miss the learning experience. Regular attendance and participation is expected and required. Students are expected to attend all real time class meetings on campus and participate in all course activities. More than three absences from real time class sessions will result in a grade of F for the course, regardless of successful completion of other duties and assignments. Two tardies or early exits or a combination thereof equals one absence.

Grading Structure: A 90-100% B 80-89 % C 70-79% D 60-69% F Any grade below 60% Assignment Description Percentage Text and Class exercises 25% Business Report and 25% Executive Summary w/ Team Proposal Presentations Memo Writing Project 25% Application Profile 25% Total 100 Classroom Rules 1. All cell phones must be turned off during class period. 2. Students are NOT to use laptops in class unless permission is given by the instructor. 3. To prevent disruptions, do not enter the class when others are giving presentations. 4. All written assignments must be in New Time Roman with 12 font size. They must be in APA style. Course Assignments and Grades ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. One hundred percent of students will earn 70% or better on Text and In-Class Exercises that require the students to analyze and respond to various business communication scenarios. 2. One hundred percent of students will earn 70% or better on a Team Proposal and Business Report Presentation that requires students to identify & evaluate a business communication problem and develop a business/school/community/product improvement proposal for resolution and/or improvement. 3. One hundred percent of students will earn 70% or better on a Memo Writing Project (Critical Assignment) that requires students to analyze business contexts and respond appropriately. 4. One hundred percent of students will earn 70% or better on an application profile that requires students to develop a cover letter and business resume. NB: The instructor reserves the right to alter the course content and/or grading policies should unforeseen circumstances arise during the semester. Physical Appearance Points will be awarded for physical appearance during class presentations. In like manner, points will be deducted if appearance looks unprofessional. In the business world, how one presents

him/herself is paramount. Required attire for all class presentations should be at least business casual. EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN: MAY 3, 2014 If the college is closed for inclement weather or other conditions, please consult the course calendar that I gave you at the beginning of the semester and complete the assigned readings and assignments. Then, check your email for additional assignments, activities, and due dates. If it is not possible for me to email you additional assignments because of loss of power, please write a summary of the assigned reading, complete all exercises within the chapter, and bring them to the next class. If conditions allow, I will load a PowerPoint of the missed lecture in DSConnect, and I will be available to answer questions through email. Compensatory make-up days may be required if the total number of days lost exceeds the equivalent of one week of class time. This Emergency Instructional Plan will allow the instructional hours to count toward the credit hours earned by the student. School placement hours will be made up accordingly. LATE WORK/MAKE-UP POLICY: Work is due on the date and time as specified in the weekly course calendar in class. An absence does not change an assignment s due date. Late work will not be accepted without approval by the instructor. If a student is absent, it is his/her responsibility to get any missed work done and submit the assignment(s) prior to the day and time due. CHEATING AND/OR POOR CONDUCT: The College Catalog, which contains the Student Handbook, addresses the topics of dishonest and disruptive behavior; in short, DSC does not tolerate violations of the student code of conduct. Violations will be documented and enforced according to the DSC Student Handbook. These events can result in expulsion, prosecution, and/or may result in no credit for the course. PLAGIARISM (Academic Honesty Statement): Students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty. Plagiarism occurs when a student uses or purchases ghostwritten papers or materials. It also occurs when a student utilizes the ideas or information obtained from another person without giving credit to that person. If plagiarism or another act of academic dishonesty occurs, it will be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. Refer to the Academic Irregularities Section of the Student Handbook in the Dalton State College catalogue. Plagiarism or dishonesty may result in failure of the course. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES: Revised August 13, 2015 Students with disabilities or special needs are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services. In order to make an appointment or to obtain information on the process for qualifying for accommodations, the student should visit the Disability Support Services Library Guide http://libguides.daltonstate.edu/disability or contact the Coordinator of Disability Support Services. Contact information: Andrea Roberson, Coordinator Pope Student Center, lower level 706/272-2524 or aroberson@daltonstate.edu

Workforce Development If a student receiving aid administered by the DSC Workforce Development Department drops this class or completely withdraws from the College, the Schedule Adjustment Form must be taken to the Workforce Development Office located in Room 112 of the Technical Education Building. The Office is open on the following schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The office phone number is 272-2635. DROP/WITHDRAWAL POLICY: Revised June 25, 2014 Students wishing to withdraw from the course may do so without penalty until the mid-point of the semester, and a grade of W will be assigned. After that point, withdrawal without penalty is permitted only in cases of extreme hardship as determined by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Otherwise, a grade of WF will be issued. (Please note: At Dalton State College, the Hardship Withdrawal process requires students to withdraw from all classes at the college). The proper form for dropping a course or for withdrawing from the college is the Schedule Adjustment Form, which may be obtained at the Enrollment Services Office in Westcott Hall. The Schedule Adjustment Form must be submitted to the Enrollment Services Office. Students who leave, completing neither the official withdrawal procedure nor the course work, will receive a grade of F. This instructor will not withdraw students from the class. Withdrawal from any Dalton State College classes is a student responsibility. The last day to drop classes without penalty is Oct. 27, 2015. TITLE IX Sex Discrimination, Harassment, & Assault Sexual harassment is unwelcome, gender-based verbal or physical conduct that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that it has the effect of interfering with, denying or limiting someone s ability to participate in or benefit from the college s educational program and/or activities, and is based on power differential (quid pro quo), the creation of a hostile environment, or retaliation. Sexual misconduct is a form of sexual harassment prohibited by Title IX. Sexual misconduct refers to physical sexual acts perpetrated against a person s will or where a person is incapable of giving consent due to the victim s use of drugs or alcohol. An individual also may be unable to give consent due to an intellectual or other disability. Sexual misconduct includes dating violence, domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, and sexual coercion. Reporting Options Call 911 if you are in an emergency situation Dalton State Public Safety (this report is not confidential) Tech Building- Upper Level - 706-272-4461 Online Sexual Assault Report -

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Course Contract for BUSA 3301 Business 3301-30 Fall, 2015 Reece I have received, read, had explained this syllabus, and have had chances to ask questions about anything I did not understand. I do understand the syllabus and agree to abide by its provisions. I received the syllabus for BUSA 3301 Fall 2015. I read and understood the syllabus for this course. I understand that I am required to complete all assignments to the best of my ability, and I understand that I will be held to professional and ethical business standards in this course. Print Name: Signature: Date:

Date Topic Pages/Reading Assigned Tuesday, August 18 th Class Introduction Assignments/Due Dates Thursday, August 20 th Achieving Success through Communication Chapter 1 Toyota Case Study and Chapter Check-up Tuesday, August 25 th Team Skills Chapter 2 Lemex Case Study Thursday, August 27 th Interpersonal Communications Chapter 2 Activity 2-1 & 2-6 1 st Communicating in a Diverse World Chapter 3 EY Case Study Activity 3-4 Thursday, September 3 rd Impromptu Group Presentations 8 th Planning Business Messages Chapter 4 H & R Block Case Study Thursday, September 10 th 15 th Thursday, September 17 th Writing Business Messages OPEN Chapter 4 Activity 4-17 Chapter 5 Activity 5-6, 5-7, 5-12, 5-13 Constitution Day Program (TBA) 22 nd Completing Business Messages Chapter 6 Memo Assignment (Critical Task 1) Thursday, September 24 th Guest Speaker (TBD) Chapter 6 29 th Electronic and Social Media Chapter 7 Activity 7-25, 7-27 Website Evaluation Thursday, October 1 st OPEN Wes Moore Presentation 7:00 Tuesday, October 6 th Routine & Positive Messages Chapter 8 Activity 8-9 Thursday, October 8 th Chapter 8 Activity 8-39

Tuesday, October 13 th FALL BREAK- NO CLASS SESSION Thursday, October 15 th Negative Messages (Midterm Grades Due) Chapter 9 Activity 9-22 Tuesday, October 20 th Persuasive Messages Chapter 10 Activity 10-33 Thursday, October 22 nd Guest Speaker (TBD) Tuesday, October 27 th Planning Reports & Proposals (Last Day to Drop) Chapter 11 Group Report & Presentation (Critical Task 2) Thursday, October 29 th Meet in Library TEAMS Tuesday, November 3 rd Writing Reports & Proposals Chapter 12 Thursday, November 5 Meet in Library TEAMS Tuesday, November 10 Completing Reports and Proposals Chapter 13 Thursday, November 12 Meet in Library TEAMS Tuesday, November 17 Designing and Delivering Presentations Chapter 14 DRESS REHEARSAL Thursday, November 19 PRESENTATIONS Group Presentations Tuesday, November 24 PRESENTATIONS Group Presentations Thursday, November 26 NO CLASS (Thanksgiving Break) Tuesday, December 1 Career Readiness Writing Resumes and Applications Chapters 15 & 16 Employment Profile (Critical Task 3) Thursday, December COMPUTER LAB Final Exam Assigned

3 (Last Day of Class) December 8-14 th Final Exams (TBD)