Advanced Communications in Management Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Anne Nail (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
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Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
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Course
BMGT-2305-001 Advanced Communications in Management
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: BMGT 1305
Course Description
Advanced principles of oral and written communications for managers.
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Business and Administrative Communication, 11th edition, Kitty O. Locker; McGraw-Hill; ISBN 978-0-07-340325-0
Supplies
Textbook
Access to a computer for assignments
Ability to access the course in Blackboard through AC Connect to submit assignments (www.actx.edu)
*If you don't have computer and printer access as home, make sure
Student Performance
\ Course Learning Outcomes:
\\ 1. The student will identify and explain the procedures for writing various types of organizational documents including organizational manuals, proposals and formal reports, and the elements invloved in international and intercultural communications as related to those documents.
\\ 2. Indentify the process of oral reporting in organizations and how audience analysis is integrated into the choice of communication channels, and the preceptions of various audiences within the organization. Compare and contrast group communications with one on one communications.
\\ 3. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze research for formal reports.
\\ 4. Compose formal and informal reports for vaious organizational purposes, integrating the concept of goodwill as it applies to communication skills.
\\ 5. Descirbe the characteristics of and patterns for positive, negative and persuasive messages in wirtten and oral messages
Students Rights and Responsibilities
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
CLASSROOM GROUND RULES:
Be on time and prepared for classroom discussion. NO TEXTING DURING CLASS. ALL CELL PHONES MUST REMAIN IN THE SILENT POSITION AND IN YOUR PURSE, POCKET, OR BACKPACK DURING CLASS. YOU MAY NOT WEAR EARPHONES (I.E. LISTEN TO MUSIC) DURING CLASS.
Amarillo College policies and Code of Student Conduct is strictly adhered to when dealing with plagiarism, cheating, and duplication of work product. Any evidence of plagiarism, cheating, or duplication of work product will result in a zero on the work in question.
A complete statement regarding scholastic dishonesty can be found in the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook at http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=12&navoid=426
Grading Criteria
GRADING SCALE:
90 - 100% = A Excellent
80 - 89% = B Above Average, Very Good
70 - 79% = C Average, Good
60 - 69% = D Poor, but passing
Below 60% = F Failing
Instructor reserves the right to subjectively influence the final grade relative to class attendance, participation, and attitude.
Weighted Total:
75% Assignments (Exercises, Letters, Memos, Emails), Attendance and Class Participation, Discussion Boards
25% Formal Report (Actual Report and Discussion Boards)
ASSIGNMENTS:
Weekly assignments MUST be typed and submitted in Blackboard. Assignments are due on Tuesday night at 11:59 p.m. Late assignments will be docked and will not be taken past November 17th.
Attendance
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
In order to be successful in this class, students are expected to attend all regularly scheduled class meetings. Should you miss a class, it is your responsibility to determine what you have missed and take appropriate actions. Please obtain the names and phone numbers of at least two of your fellow classmates and contact them about anything you have missed.
WITHDRAWAL POLICY:
It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures through the registrar’s office. Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester. New AC withdrawal policy requires that you must contact the instructor or an advisor BEFORE you withdraw. Options may be available.
Last day to withdraw (drop) - November 17th
Calendar
Advanced Communications in Management
Tentative Schedule
Instructor reserves the right to modify the course schedule throughout the semester.
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Week |
Assignments |
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Week 1 08/26/15 |
Chapter 1 Succeeding in Business Communication Exercise 1.9 Appendix B Exercises B1, B2, B3 |
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Week 2 09/02/15 |
Chapter 2 Adapting Your Message to Your Audience Exercise 2.11 |
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Week 3 09/09/15 |
Dr. Morris Massey Video, Values Analysis and Generational Differences |
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Week 4 09/16/15 |
Group Evaluation and Discussion Visit Amarillo College’s Writer’s Corner |
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Week 5 09/23/15 |
Chapter 3 Building Goodwill Exercises 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 |
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Week 6 09/30/15 |
Chapter 5 Planning, Composing, and Revising Exercises 5.4 5.5 5.9 5.10 |
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Week 7 10/07/15 |
Chapter 15 Researching Proposals and Reports |
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Week 8 10/14/15 |
Library Databases and Research Tips Lynn Library |
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Week 9 10/21/15 |
Chapter 18 Analyzing Information and Writing Reports Discussion Board |
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Week 10 10/28/15 |
Chapter 16 Creating Visuals and Data Display Proposals DUE Chapter 6 Designing Documents Valero Letter |
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Week 11 11/04/15 |
Chapter 9 Positive and Informative Messages Beaver Express Discussion Board |
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Week 12 11/11/15 |
Chapter 10 Delivering Negative Messages Beaver Express |
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Week 13 11/18/15 |
Chapter 11 Crafting Persuasive Messages Christmas Party Memo Formal Reports DUE |
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Week 14 11/25/15 |
Thanksgiving Holiday Discussion Board |
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Week 15 12/02/15 |
Critical Thinking and Application |
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Week 16 12/09/15 |
Final Exams Week |
Additional Information
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Important Dates to Remember |
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August 24 |
First Day – Fall 2015 |
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September 7 |
Labor Day – AC Closed |
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September 9 |
Census Day |
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September 17 |
Constitution Day |
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November 9 |
Spring Registration Begins |
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November 17 |
Last Day to Withdraw |
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November 26-November 29 |
Thanksgiving Holiday – AC Closed |
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December 7-December 11 |
Finals Week |
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December 12 @ 10am |
Commencement |
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