Course Number:
BUS-121-W001
2005-2006: ENGL-705-W001
(Prior to Fall 2005 - 15:212)
Semester Hours: 3
Instructor: Diane Frank,
frankdia@niacc.edu
Course Description:
This course will help the student become an
effective communicator in the business world. Basic written
communication will be emphasized through practice in grammar structure,
vocabulary building, and organization of thoughts. These skills will
then be implemented when the student plans and writes business letters
and interoffice memorandums. A secondary emphasis will be placed on
oral communication, listening skills, and nonverbal communication.
(45-0)
Equivalent to 15:212, ENGL-705.
Notes: E - Proctored Exams. Some of the exams in this course need to be taken at an approved "proctored" testing site such as the Student Learning Center at NIACC, a local library, Area Education Agency, or the Human Resources Office at your place of employment. Contact the instructor for additional information. S - Software required
Additional Course Information:
Business Communications Course Procedures
Communication with the instructor is imperative in this course. Students can contact the instructor via e-mail or telephone regarding any questions or concerns they may have. Unless a student indicates immediate need for communication, the instructor will respond to all messages no later than Friday of each week.
Assignments are accessed through a Calendar of Assignments on the instructor's home page. Due dates are specified on a weekly basis, and all assignments are due by midnight unless a student has made PRIOR arrangements for an extension. (For a detailed view of the Calendar of Assignments, go to http://staff.niacc.edu/dfrank/, click on the Calendar of Assignments under the Business Communications (online) section.) Students can submit assignments to the instructor via e-mail, standard mail, or by taking them to the instructor's office.
Tests are taken through a WebCT and are available to the students for a week. After the week has passed, students are not allowed to take the test(s).
Oral Presentation. Each student MUST prepare and present an oral presentation to the instructor either by videotape or in person. A student will NOT pass the course if he/she does not complete this project.
Go to Syllabus and Additional Course Info
Please note - This class may not be offered every term. See the current registration page for the complete list of courses offered each term.
Some online courses require an access code that
is purchased with the textbook or separately. Contact the NIACC Bookstore to
find out the textbook and access code requirements. Make sure to let them know
that you want the course materials for this online course.
www.niaccbooks.com
or 641-423-7293.
Technical Requirements
for online classes:
NIACC uses the
ANGEL Learning Management System for
most online
courses. This works with current versions Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox
on Windows computers and Firefox (Not Safari) on Macintosh computers.
Contact the instructor via e-mail after registering for specific course instructions.
Course descriptions, requirements, syllabus, assignments and testing procedures are subject to change.
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