Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

Formats for Letters and Memos Informative and Positive Messages Negative Messages Persuasive Messages E-Mail Messages and Web Writing Editing for Grammar and Punctuation Choosing the Right Word Listening Working and Writing in Teams Planning, Conducting, and Recording Meetings General Education Goals/Objectives: Making Oral Presentations Proposals and Progress Reports Finding, Analyzing, and Documenting Information Short Reports, Long Reports Using Visuals Researching Jobs Resumes Job Application Letters Job Interviews Follow-up Letters and Calls and Job Offers These course objectives meet the following DCB General Education Goals: #1, to develop the ability to communicate, #2, to develop thinking skills, #3, to develop knowledge and application of technology, #8, to understand and appreciate cultural diversity #9, to develop lifelong learning skills, and #10, to foster interpersonal development. Relationship to Campus Theme: Dakota College at Bottineau emphasizes nature, technology, and beyond as a focus for the unique blend of courses and programs offered here. This course will emphasize communications and the diverse makeup of the business community, which enhances the “Human” nature. Classroom Policies: Missed Classes: Attendance is expected. Unannounced quizzes, tests, and class projects can be made-up only when the instructor excuses students prior to class. You are responsible for the activities of each class period. If you know of a conflict ahead of time, you are welcome to submit assignments early. Recognizing the importance of student participation and interaction with classmates, excessive absences necessitate a lower letter grade or failure in the class. Assignments: All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the date due unless specified prior. Late assignments receive one-half credit minus errors. All late assignments are due before the final examination is administered. Make sure the class name, your name, date due, and exercise numbers appear in the upper-right corner. If handing in multiple pages, sequence them according to the order in the exercise, and staple in the upper left corner. Electronic Devices: Turn off or mute cellular phones and pagers, NO TEXTING during class, prior permission for computer use is required. I will have my cell phone on for campus emergency notifications. Academic Dishonesty and Grade Appeals: plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on exam, paper or project; failure in course; and/or expulsion from the university. For more information, refer to the "Academic Dishonesty" or “Grade Appeal” policy in the university catalog or the student handbook online: http://www.dakotacollege.edu/pdf/studenthandbook.pdf Disabilities and Special Needs: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, for which you need extra assistance, please see me immediately. If you have already met with Student Development personnel, please provide me with information regarding your special needs as soon as possible so that I can make appropriate accommodations. Student Email Policy: Dakota College at Bottineau is increasingly dependent upon email as an official form of communication. A student’s campus-assigned email address will be the only one recognized by the campus for official mailings. The liability for missing or not acting upon important information conveyed via campus email rests with the student.