Syllabus

BUS 100 Online--English for the Professional


COURSE NUMBER: 

COURSE WEBSITE: Will be provided at the orientation meeting

PREREQUISITES:    ENGWR 51 and ENGRD 15 or ESLR 310 and ESLW 310    

ADVISORY:  Touch typing

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE: 
ENGWR 53 (WAC-Writing Across the Curriculum)—2nd floor, Davies Hall, Rms C/D (484-8802)

DESCRIPTION:            

This course is designed to prepare the student for business communication. It presents principles of correct and effective English usage as applied in business. Included are skills and techniques of written communication, sentence structure, word usage, punctuation, spelling, business vocabulary, and business document formatting. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking and effective writing techniques by analyzing written communication and composing and organizing paragraphs into effective business documents. Proofreading skills are stressed throughout the course. This course is required of all business technology majors and recommended for all business majors.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

bulletIdentify, select, and use appropriate writing aids and references.
bulletPrepare assignments that exhibit a clear understanding of the structure of English grammar, word usage, punctuation, spelling, and business vocabulary.
bulletAnalyze and evaluate business documents.
bulletProduce documents that demonstrate the essentials of sentence structure, critical thinking, and effective writing.
bulletCompose coherent, well-developed, unified paragraphs, and documents.
bulletExamine the content of and proofread written assignments.
bulletCreate, revise, and edit written sentences, paragraphs, and basic business documents.
bulletLocate relevant writing tips using Internet resources.

EVALUATION:

            Chapter Tests                                               34%                                       90-100% = A

            Assignments                                                 38%                                       80- 89%  = B

            Online Participation                                       18%                                       70- 79%  = C  

            Final Writing Exam                                        10%                                       60-69%  = D  

                                    TOTAL                              100%                                      

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES:

            Students are required to complete assignments and participate in the classroom Discussion Area (at least once a week). You will use a textbook, a reference manual, Website, and other resources to complete all assignments, guide sheets, and exercises. Professional behavior is expected of all students. You are expected to abide by school rules/regulations. You are solely responsible for the preparation and presentation of your assignments. Each written activity and exam should be your own work.

ATTENDANCE:

            A student is expected to participate regularly online (assignments, tests, and/or participation).  The student accepts full responsibility for following the proper procedure for dropping a course.  A student who neither completes the course nor drops the course will fail.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

1.       Textbook - Business English at Work, by Jaderstrom/Miller with CD-ROM 
(ISBN 0-07-3137871)

2.       Reinforcement Guides (distributed at orientation)

3.       HOW 11: A Handbook for Office Professionals, (reference manual) 
by Clark/Clark (ISBN 0-324-399936)

4.      Access to a computer; an active email address    

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Roietta Fulgham
Business Technology

 Professor's contact information
Email: FulghaR@arc.losrios.edu
Phone: 916-484-8258
FAX: 916-725-5764
About the Professor


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Office Location:
Howard Hall Room 138 		 Office Hours:
By appointment or as scheduled on the syllabus.

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