introduction to b.comm

8/13/2019 Introduction to B.comm

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FOCUS ON 4 SKILLS

0 READING

0 WRITING

0 LISTENIG0 SPEAKING


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Course Synopsis

This course introduces the communication skills

expected in a general business environment, including

interpersonal, group, presentational, electronic, non-

verbal and written communication as well as

techniquesfor adjusting to the communicative culture

of various business organizations.


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Course OverviewPrimary Topics

0 Communicating Across Cultures, (Ms.Aga)

0 Writing Process, E-Mail Messages and Memos, (Ms.Vani)

0 Positive Letter and Messages,

0 Persuasive and Marketing Messages,

0 Negative Messages,

0 Business Reports,

0 Informal Business Reports,

0 Proposals and Formal Reports,

0 Business Presentations,

0 Job Search, Resumes and Cover Letters,

0 Interviewing and Following Up.


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Learning outcomes0 At the end of the semester the students will be able to:

0 Understand communication components and processes

0 Recognize the role of the audience in your preparation andpresentation of messages

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Appreciate and effectively manage diversity and interculturaldifferences in the communication process

0 Understand your technology options and skills to use them toimprove written and oral communication

0 Organize and develop effective informative and persuasive

business presentations0 Understand and develop effective business correspondence

including memos, letters, and reports

0 Understand the job search process including cover letters,resumes, and interviewing techniques


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Assessment Methods and Types

Test, Quiz &

Class

participation

20% On going testing- through the

semester

Assignments 20% Job search, resume writing and interview 20 June

Presentation 20% Promoting small business with props &

reflective writing

Session 1: 7th

May*

Final exam 40% Week 16

Total 100%


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Main references supporting the course:

Marry Ellen Guffey, Dana Loewy (2010) Business

Communication : Process and Product, 7thedition,

South-Western College Pub.


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Tips to survive this subject1. Come to class regularly and on time.

2. Early birds will be rewarded from time to time. I will most

likely to give tips before the lesson.

3. Not allowed to use mobile at any time of lecture.

4. STRICTLY phones on silent mode all the time.

5. Check your student email daily. Most announcement (e.g.

class cancelation, pop quiz and lecturer notes) will be posted

online.

6. Before come to class, print the necessary material.

7. If you cannot attend class for more than 1 time, inform

lecturer immediately.

8. Full time student with less than 80% attendance will be

barded from sitting the final exam, thus fail this subject.


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Assignment tips1. Submit assignment on time. Extension will be allowed only with

valid reason upon the lecturers approval.

2. Penalty will be charged upon late assignment submission.

3. Do not bind your assignments if its less than 25 pages.

4. Must attached your assignment with cover paper. Follow the

standard cover paper given by lecturer.5. Upon submitting your assignment, email softcopy to

[email protected]. Submit printed copy to the lecturer. You canhand in the assignment in class or pass it to my office.

6. Softcopy submission is crucial, as it will be scan through to check

plagiarism.7. If student find guilty, he/she required to re-do the whole

assignment again. Failed to do so, the student will fail theassignment. 0% will be awarded to plagiarized paper.

8. Presentation slides also has to printed out for submission (handout

mode).
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Introduction to the

people


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Lecturer details

Pavani MeganathanEnglish Language Lecturer

Email: [email protected]

Work Phone:(603) 78801777 (Ext: 200)

Office Location: Faculty Room 2 (2ndfloor - Opposite Admin off)

Consultation hours: Every Wednesday 3- 5pm

Notes:I am best contacted through email.


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AgnieszkaBusiness Lecturer

Email: [email protected]

Work Phone:(603) 78801777 (Ext: 292)

Office Location: Registrar Office

Consultation hours: Anytime during office hours

Notes:

I am best contacted through email.

Lecturer details


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Contact (Lecturer) if you have any questions or

concerns about the subject ... sooner rather

than later!


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Activity : Personal Introductions

1. Start your entry with your first name andsurname.

2. Origin place

3. Tell us a bit about yourself - Personal-Likes and dislikes, Strength and weakness -Professional/ Educational- Workingexperience, qualification

4. Biggest achievement or disappointment5. Why you choose to study business? Explain.

6. Future plans.

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