Syllabus
Communication, assignment submission and grading can only be done within BlackBoard system. This is a blog not related to the university. It is reference only.
LTEC 4510 Business Communication Summer
2014
Information for LTEC Web-based
Courses
Knowledge of personal computer operation is prerequisite to
registering for and successfully completing this online course. Students taking
the course should be proficient in the following software as well:
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
The acquisition of these skills is the responsibility of
student and can be obtained through prior coursework and/or personal
experience. A student who is not proficient in these programs
should not register for this course. Blackboard is fully supported for both
computers using Windows and Apple computers. This includes the programs
noted above. Purchase and installation of the programs in a current and
compatible version is the responsibility of the student. For personally
owned computers, the UNT bookstore offers software for both systems with
student pricing. In addition, upon starting this or any LTEC Blackboard course,
students should review the “Check Browser” link in Blackboard and install the
appropriate browser and plug-ins and update their browser to the appropriate
settings.
Communication Parameters:
Students should contact the instructor via the instructor's
preferred communication (see above). Instructors will attempt to respond to
student emails within five working days. Working days do not include weekends
or holidays. Students should not expect the communication parameters in a
web-based class to significantly differ from the parameters in traditional
campus-based classes. Students are encouraged to develop communication networks
with other class members via electronic communication vehicles such as
Blackboard Vista email, bulletin board, and/or chat. Students should consider
the communication parameters with regard to assignment due dates. Please be
aware that instructors will not be able to respond to "last minute"
requests for assignment clarification, and students may encounter unforeseen
problems with their Internet provider, software, or hardware.
Student Responsibilities for Distributed Learning Courses:
- Access
course web page and initiate contact with instructor within the first week
of the semester. In many cases, this will be BEFORE the first class
meeting
- Be
able to work independently on course objectives, given the format for
interaction with faculty and students will be non traditional.
- Complete
UNT Student Tutorial prior
to taking the first Blackboard course
- .
Verify appropriate hardware and software as described in the course description.
- Provide
instructor with access to a working email account (Eagle mail, Blackboard
or private provider) .
- Contact
instructor or instructor's assistant within two days if any problems
develop with regard to accessing the course.
- Adhere
to communication parameters of course (i.e., email, discussion, chat)
- Review
Student Resources prior to taking the first Blackboard Vista course.
- Comply
with appropriate electronic etiquette and abbreviations.
- Acquire
all necessary software and books.
- Complete
all course requirements by posted deadlines.
Students should maintain electronic copies in chronological
order of ALL journal entries, bulletin board responses, lesson plans, and other
assignments listed within the "Sequence of Tests, Papers, and
Activities" section of this syllabus. It is the responsibility of the
student to verify that all messages AND attachments are sent to the course
instructor. See " Course Attendance and Participation" section for
more information.
"All students should activate and regularly check their
Eagle Mail (e-mail) account. Eagle Mail is used for official communication from
the University to students. Many important announcements for the University and
College are sent to students via Eagle Mail. For information about Eagle Mail,
including how to activate an account and how to have Eagle Mail forwarded to
another e-mail address, visit https://eaglemail.unt.edu"
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES
NOTE ABOUT MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: If you have a medical
emergency that will prevent you from completing the course as scheduled, you
MUST notify your instructor at the time of your medical problem. Requests for
an INC or to drop the course must come at the time of the medical emergency and
must be supported by a letter from your physician indicating that your medical
situation will NOT permit you to work at your computer in order to submit your
assignments as scheduled. Requests for an INC or to DROP this course based on a
medical emergency CAN NOT be granted after the medical emergency. Of course all
requests must meet standard university policy.
Information for ALL LTEC Courses
Attendance and Participation
The instructor reserves the right to request of the
Registrar that a student be dropped from the course (W or WF) due to
unsatisfactory progress. All students are expected to fully participate in all
class activities. Full participation includes all web-based activities.
University
Policy of Absence for Religious Holidays
In
accordance with state law, students absent due to the observance of a religious
holiday may take examinations or complete assignments scheduled for the day
missed within a reasonable time after the absence if the student has notified the
instructor of each class of the date of the absence within the first 15 days of
the semester. Notification must be in writing, either personally delivered with
receipt of the notification acknowledged and dated by the instructor, or by
certified mail, return receipt requested.
Only
holidays or holy days observed by a religion whose place of worship is exempt
from property taxation under Section 11.20 of the Tax Code may be included. A
student who is excused under this provision may not be penalized for the
absence, but the instructor may appropriately respond if the student fails to
satisfactorily complete the assignment or examination.
Professionalism
At
all times, students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional
manner. This includes being prepared for all class assignments, and being
flexible to unforeseen changes in schedules and assignments.
Honesty
and Integrity
The
UNT Code of Student Conduct and Discipline provides penalties for misconduct by
students, including academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes cheating
and plagiarism. The term "cheating" includes, but is not limited to,
(1) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests, or
examinations; (2) dependence upon the aid of sources beyond those authorized by
the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems, or
carrying out other assignments; and (3) the acquisition, without permission, of
tests or academic material belonging to a faculty or staff member of the
university. The term "plagiarism" includes, but is not limited to,
the use of the published or unpublished work of another person, by paraphrase
or direct quotation, without full and clear acknowledgement. It also includes
the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another person or agency
engaged in the selling of term papers or other academic materials. If a student
engages in academic dishonesty related to this class, the student will receive
a failing grade on the test or assignment and a failing grade in the course. In
addition, the case will be referred to the Dean of Students for appropriate
disciplinary action.
LATE
POLICY
There are due dates for both assignments and discussions. If
you submit after the due date, within a week you will get 50% of points, after
a week it is a ZERO. Submit early.
University
Policy of Disability Accommodations
In accordance with Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of
North Texas endeavors to make reasonable adjustments in its policies,
practices, services and facilities to ensure equal opportunity for qualified
persons with disabilities to participate in all educational programs and
activities. Whenever a special accommodation or auxiliary aid is necessary in
order to ensure access to and full participation by students with disabilities
in University programs or services, the department or agency responsible for
the program or service to which the individual requires access will work with
the Office of Disability Accommodation and appropriate federal and state
agencies to ensure that reasonable accommodations are made. The student
requiring special accommodation or auxiliary aids must make application for
such assistance through the Office of Disability Accommodation. Proof of
disability from a competent authority will be required, as well as information
regarding specific limitations for which accommodation is requested. The
University assumes no responsibility for personal assistance necessary for
independent living nor for specialized medical care. Students requiring
personal attendants or mobility assistants must employ such persons at their
own expense before completion of registration. Students requiring specialized
medical care above and beyond that ordinarily offered through the Student
Health Center should be prepared to bear the expense of this care through a
general hospital or a private physician/clinic of their choice. Changes may be
made as long as it does not compromise the quality of education. Cooperation of
faculty, staff, and students is needed to help with physical access and to meet
academic requirements. For example, giving extra time on tests or assignments,
substituting courses, or adapting classroom presentations (like allowing tape
recorders, note takers, or asking a professor to face the class when speaking
to allow students to lip read) may be done.
Questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of
disability or about equal educational opportunities for persons with
disabilities should be directed to Equal Opportunity Office, Room 203,
Administration Building, 940.565.2456. Information concerning specific
accommodations to provide equal opportunities is available through the Office
of Disability Accommodation, Suite 324, Union , 940.565.4323.
Bureau of
Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations for F1 Visa Holders
To read INS regulations for F-1 students taking online
courses, please go to this website
http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/services/visas.htm and select the link to
"8 CFR 214.2(f)" in the table next to
"F-1." Paragraph (f)(6)(i)(G)
A Final Rule with clarifications on the restriction can be
found in a pdf file located at
http://www.immigration.gov/graphics/lawsregs/fr121102.pdf
Within this document, refer to Section IX on page 9 with the
subject header "Online and Distance Education Courses."
To comply with immigration regulations, an F-1 visa holder
within the United States may need to engage in an on-campus experiential
component for this course. This component (which must be approved in advance by
the instructor) can include activities such as taking an on-campus exam,
participating in an on-campus lecture or lab activity, or other on-campus
experience integral to the completion of this course. If such an on-campus
activity is required, it is the student's responsibility to do the following:
(1) Submit a written request to the instructor for an
on-campus experiential component within one week of the start of the course.
(2) Ensure that the activity on campus takes place and the
instructor documents it in writing with a notice sent to the International
Advising Office. The UNT International Advising Office has a form available
that you may use for this purpose.
Because the decision may have serious immigration
consequences, if an F-1 student is unsure about his or her need to participate
in an on-campus experiential component for this course, s/he should contact the
UNT International Advising Office (telephone 940-565-2195 or email international@unt.edu ) to get clarification before the one-week deadline.
Course
Information
Course Description/Course Philosophy :
This course is designed to assist students in developing
real world communication skills. Emphasis is placed on written, oral, and
non-verbal communication, strategies for communicating electronically,
delivering a variety of messages, creating effective business reports, and
designing and delivering business presentations.
Course
Objectives:
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
- Establish
a framework for business communication
- Focus
on interpersonal and group communication
- Plan
and prepare spoken and written messages
- Communicate
electronically
- Deliver
good- and neutral-news messages
- Deliver
bad-news messages
- Deliver
persuasive messages
- Create
reports
- Manage
data and use graphics
- Organize
and prepare reports and proposals
- Design
and deliver business presentations
Course
Evaluation Scale Evaluation
A = 90% - 100%
|
D = 60% - 69%
|
B = 80% - 89%
|
F = 59% and below
|
C = 70% - 79%
|
|
Submit all work as specified by the instructor. You must
take into consideration: postal mail time and electronic communication
difficulties. The student is responsible for all course deadlines. Student must
keep a copy of all assignments . All assignments must be turned in by the
"due date". Assignments can only be graded if submitted properly, it
is not enough to do it, you must make it so it can be graded.
LATE
POLICY
There are due dates for both assignments and discussions. If
you submit after the due date, within a week you will get 50% of points, after
a week it is a ZERO. Submit early.
Textbooks
“Lehman Text”
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION-W/TEAMS HANDBOOK REQUIRED |By LEHMAN
EDITION: 16TH
11 , PUBLISHER:
CENGAGE L, ISBN:
9780324782172
TECHNICAL PRESENTATION WORKBOOK REQUIRED
|By SULLIVAN and
WIRECENSKI
EDITION: 3RD
10 , PUBLISHER:
ASME, ISBN:
9780791859575
LTEC 4510 Summer 2014
Professor Murphy
Mod
|
Assignment
|
Points
|
Due
|
|
Student/Instructor Introduction - Complete
the Start Here with the Course Orientation" and the Required Tasks to
Gain Access to Course Content". Assignment specifics are found within
the course materials. A discussion is
provided in the Blackboard Discussion Tool for each module.
|
10
|
6/8/14
|
1
|
Read Chapter 1 in Lehman text and
view powerpoint slides
|
|
6/8/14
|
Submit Module 1 Assignment, Lehman
Text “1-1 Career Portfolio”
|
30
|
Participate in group discussion on
Discussion Tool, make 3 posts!
|
20
|
2
|
Read Chapter 2 in Lehman text and
view powerpoint slides
|
|
6/15/14
|
Submit Module 2 Assignment, Lehman
Text p 50 and p 65
|
30
|
Participate in group discussion on
Discussion Tool.
|
20
|
3
|
Read Lehman Chapters 3 AND 4, view
two powerpoint presentations
|
|
Optional
6/15/14
Extra Credit
|
Submit Module 3 Assignment, p 83
and also select one
|
30ec
|
Participate in group discussion on
Discussion Tool, make 3 posts
|
20ec
|
4
|
Read Lehman Chapter 5 and view
Chapter 5 powerpoint slides in Bb
|
|
6/22/14
|
Submit Module 4 Assignment, Lehman
pp178-9 #2, #3 and #8
|
30
|
Participate in group discussion on
Discussion Tool, post 3 times
|
20
|
Participate in group discussion on
Discussion Tool, this is a different thread, but must post three times here
also
|
20
|
5
|
Read Lehman Chapter 6 and related
powerpoints on Blackboard
|
|
Optional
6/22/14
Extra Credit
|
Submit Module 5 Assignment, p 217
#5,#6,#7 and #8
|
30ec
|
Participate in group discussion
Lehman p.211, post at least three
|
20ec
|
6
|
Read Lehman Chapter 7 and related
powerpoints on Blackboard
|
|
6/29/14
|
Submit Lehman p 259-60 #6, #8, #9,
#10
|
30
|
Participate in group discussion on
Discussion Tool 3X
|
20
|
7
|
Read Lehman Ch 8 and view related
powerpoints in course lessons
|
|
Optional
6/29/14
Extra Credit
|
Submit Lehman p 302 #8 and select
one form
|
30ec
|
Post in group discussion on
Discussion Tool, always three times
|
20ec
|
8
|
Read Lehman Chapters 9 and 10,
view both powerpoints
|
|
7/6/14
|
Submit Lehman p 394 #11 with a
graphic using APA style (formal!)
|
30
|
Post to discussion, at least three
times.
|
20
|
9
|
Read Lehman Chapter 12 and read
Wircenski chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
View all power point slides in
this module
|
|
7/13/14
|
Submit Module 9 Assignment.
|
30
|
Post to discussion.
|
20
|
10
|
Read Wircenski text chapters 6, 7,
8
|
|
7/27/14
|
Submit Module 10 Presentation
Assignment (Required to pass class):
1.
(500
points) Post a 15 – 20 minutes presentation on YouTube or make other
arrangements with Professor
2.
(10
points) Submit more than ten power point slides, must cite sources and have
speaker notes for each slide in notes section
3.
(10
points) Submit a minimum of one page handout
|
520
|
TOTAL
|
850
|
|
There’s a one week late policy – if you submit after the due date you
earn 50% of points, after a week it’s a ZERO
ec means Extra Credit, not
required but will add points to your grade!