Business English Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

POFT-1301-002 Business English

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Course Description

Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Business English 10^th Edition, by Mary Ellen Guffey & Carolyn Seefer, published by South-Western Cengage Learning
ISBN-10# 0-324-78974-2
ISBN-13# 978-0-324-78974-4

RECOMMENDED:  Gregg Reference Manual, 11th Edition, by Sabin, published by McGraw-Hill
ISBN# 978-0-07-339710-8

Current textbook selections are available at the Washington Street campus bookstore.  The textbooks for this course are required.

Supplies

1. Textbook:  Business English 10^th Edition, Mary Ellen Guffey & Carolyn Seefer, South-Western Cengage Learning
   ISBN-10# 0-324-78974-2
   

   Student Performance

   \ The student will apply the basic rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, number usage, and punctuation, utilize applicable to technical and business writing, develop proofreading and editing skills, and write effective sentences and paragraphs for business applications.

   \ The student will be able to complete satisfactorily all the Learning Outcomes with a competency level based on the completion of required examinations administered under the supervision of the instructor and evaluated according to the instructor's grading scale in the Office Administration Department.

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      \ Utilize basic rules of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation as used in business applications. *(C1,C3,F1,F2,F5,F6,F7,F12)
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      \ Utilize terminology applicable to technical and business writing. *(C1,C5,C6,C7,F1,F2,F7,F13)
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      \ Develop proofreading and editing skills. *(C1,C3,C5,C6,C15,F1,F2,F7)
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      \ Write effective sentences and paragraphs for business applications. *(C2,C5,C6,C7,C8,C9,C10,C11,C12,C13)
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      \ *(Refers to SCANS-the Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The SCANS will be explained by your instructor at the first class meeting.)
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   Expected Student Behavior

   \ See the Office Administration Department Policy.

   Grading Criteria

   GRADING SCALE: NOTE: No make-up exams will be given. The only late class exercises accepted will be immediately following an absence.
    
    30% Unit Tests
    20%  Chapter Quizzes         
    10% Final Exam
    10% Attendance
    15% Reinforcement Exercises
    15% Self-Help Exercises
                                                   100% Final Average

   Attendance

   \ This class meets one night a week. After one absence for any reason, three points will be deducted from the final average for each additional absence. Three tardies are considered an absence.

   Calendar

   CLASS DATES:

   Aug. 25	Discuss syllabus and class schedule Read Chapter 1, REFERENCE SKILLS Discuss Chapter 1 Complete Chapter 1 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 1 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 2, PARTS OF SPEECH before next class Read Chapter 3, SENTENCES, ELEMENTS, PATTERNS, TYPES, FAULTS before next class
   Sept. 1	Turn in Chapter 1 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise Chapter 1 Quiz Discuss Chapter 2, PARTS OF SPEECH Discuss Chapter 3, SENTENCES, ELEMENTS, PATTERNS, TYPES, FAULTS Complete Chapter 2 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 2 Self-Help Exercise before next class Complete Chapter 3 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 3 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 4, NOUNS before next class Read Chapter 5, POSSESSIVE NOUNS before next class
   Sept. 8	Turn in Chapter 2 and 3 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercises Chapter 2 and 3 Quizzes Discuss Chapter 4, NOUNS Discuss Chapter 5, POSSESSIVE NOUNS Complete Chapter 4 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 4 Self-Help Exercise before next class Complete Chapter 5 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 5 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 6, PERSONAL PRONOUNS before next class
   Sept. 15	Turn in Chapter 4 and 5 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercises Chapter 4 and 5 Quizzes Discuss Chapter 6, PERSONAL PRONOUNS Complete Chapter 6 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 6 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 7, PRONOUNS AND ANTECEDENTS before next class UNIT 1 TEST, CHAPTERS 1, 2, 3
   Sept. 22	Turn in Chapter 6 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise Chapter 6 Quiz Discuss Chapter 7, PRONOUNS AND ANTECEDENTS Complete Chapter 7 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 7 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 8, VERBS: KINDS, VOICES, MOODS, VERBALS before next class
   Sept. 29	Turn in Chapter 7 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise Chapter 7 Quiz Discuss Chapter 8, VERBS: KINDS, VOICES, MOODS, VERBALS Complete Chapter 8 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 8 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 9, VERB TENSES AND PARTS before next class
   Oct. 6	Turn in Chapter 8 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise Chapter 8 Quiz Discuss Chapter 9, VERB TENSES AND PARTS Complete Chapter 9 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 9 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 10, VERB AND SUBJECT AGREEMENT before next class UNIT 2 TEST, CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6, 7
   Oct. 13	Turn in Chapter 9 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise Chapter 9 Quiz Discuss Chapter 10, VERB AND SUBJECT AGREEMENT Complete Chapter 10 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 10 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 11, MODIFIERS:  ADJECTIVES & ADVERBS before next class
   Oct. 20	Turn in Chapter 10 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise Chapter 10 Quiz Discuss Chapter 11, MODIFIERS:  ADJECTIVES & ADVERBS Complete Chapter 11 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 11 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 12, PREPOSITIONS before next class Read Chapter 13, CONJUNCTIONS before the next class
   Oct. 27	Turn in Chapter 11 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise Chapter 11 Quiz Discuss Chapter 12, PREPOSITIONS Discuss Chapter 13, CONJUNCTIONS Complete Chapter 12 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 12 Self-Help Exercise before next class Complete Chapter 13 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 13 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 14, COMMAS before next class Read Chapter 15, SEMICOLONS AND COLONS before next class UNIT 3 TEST, CHAPTERS 8, 9, 10
   Nov. 3	Turn in Chapters 12 and 13 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercises Chapters 12 and 13 Quizzes Discuss Chapter 14, COMMAS Discuss Chapter 15, SEMICOLONS AND COLONS Complete Chapter 14 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 14 Self-Help Exercise before next class Complete Chapter 15 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 15 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 16, OTHER PUNCTUATION before next class
   Nov. 10	Turn in Chapters 14 and 15 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercises Chapters 14 and 15 Quizzes Discuss Chapter 16, OTHER PUNCTUATION Complete Chapter 16 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 16 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 17, CAPITALIZATION before next class UNIT 4 TEST, CHAPTERS 11, 12, 13
   Nov. 17	Turn in Chapter 16 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise Chapters 16 Quiz Discuss Chapter 17, CAPITALIZATION Complete Chapter 17 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 17 Self-Help Exercise before next class Read Chapter 18, NUMBERS before next class Turn in Chapter 17 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise Chapters 17 Quiz Discuss Chapter 17, CAPITALIZATION Complete Chapter 18 Reinforcement Exercises before next class Complete Chapter 18 Self-Help Exercise before next class UNIT 5 TEST, CHAPTERS 14, 15, 16
   Nov. 24	Thanksgiving Holiday
   Dec. 1	Turn in Chapter 18 Reinforcement Exercises and Self-Help Exercise UNIT 6 TEST, CHAPTERS 17, 18
   Dec. 8	COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM OVER CHAPTERS 1-18

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