Strategic Communication for Business Professionals BC 2813 Course policy and syllabus University of Oklahoma Fall 2023 Section 4 MW 1 30 to 2 45 p m via Zoom Final exam Take online Friday December 15 8 to 10 a m in live Zoom meeting Section 6 TR 3 to 4 15 p m via Zoom Final exam Take online Wednesday December 13 4 30 to 6 30 p m in live Zoom meeting Section 7 TR 9 to 10 15 a m via Zoom Final exam Take online Monday December 11 8 to 10 a m in live Zoom meeting Instructor Dr Carolyn Passig Jensen Email CJJensen ou edu 10 30 a m to 12 p m Student hours via Zoom Tuesday Wednesday 3 to 4 p m Thursday 10 30 a m to 12 p m Other times by appointment Finals week by appointment only Learning Management System Canvas OU edu Section 23 MW 4 30 to 5 45 p m via Zoom Final exam Take online Tuesday Dec 12 10 30 a m to 12 30 p m in live Zoom meeting Zoom login information See the Canvas home page and the Course Information module All sections are Video Conference online format via Zoom Course description Business professionals communicate effectively when integrity emotional intelligence exceptional judgment and technical skills converge This is a writing and presentation intensive class for future business professionals The course builds skills to enhance personal and professional credibility adapt to the unique contextual features and audiences in various professional settings and deliver the best content through appropriate channels Students learn to work in high performing teams and to integrate feedback into presentations and written documents Students will reflect on analytics and feedback to drive improvements in essential writing and speaking skills Course goals and learning outcomes Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to do the following 1 Build and exhibit credibility through integrity accountability and exceptional judgment in writing presenting and interacting with others 2 Employ strategic audience centered analysis to plan research write revise and deliver effective and appropriate messages for various business writing genres 3 Develop organize and deliver excellent audience centered presentations 4 Demonstrate effective professional communication to produce positive work climates and maximize performance in small group and interpersonal interactions Strategic Communication for Business Professionals BC 2813 Copyright Carolyn Passig Jensen Ph D Fall 2023 Sections 4 6 7 and 23 Page 1 of 29 Prerequisite Business majors and students enrolled in approved degree programs or by permission of Price College advising ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 or equivalent Video Conference online course format via Zoom Your instructor will hold class and all related activities discussions conferences and student hours in Video Conference online format via Zoom and she will post course materials in Canvas the University of Oklahoma s learning management software Should any changes be made to this format your instructor will communicate these changes with you via e mail and Canvas Holidays Class will not be held on the following dates and holidays Labor Day Holiday Thursday Holiday Fall Student Holiday Thanksgiving Vacation Monday September 4 2023 For our class only Thursday September 7 2023 Friday October 6 2023 Wednesday November 22 through Sunday November 26 2023 Late enrollment Students who enroll in the class after Day 2 will have three calendar days from the date of enrollment to make up any missed assignments Students are responsible to contact their instructor to ask for assignments to be reopened for submission Add drop deadlines If you are not currently enrolled in this class you must add it by the appropriate deadline If you wish to drop the course without penalty you may do so by the appropriate deadline For this and other deadlines including receipt of an automatic grade of W please check with your academic advisor Class participation policy When you enter Price College you have the opportunity to join one of the top business schools in the United States as rated by U S News World Report University of Oklahoma 2022 Please treat this class with the same care and attention you would give to an extended interview for your dream job What you do today in Strategic Communication for Business Professionals influences what doors open tomorrow Embrace the challenges of business writing public speaking revision giving and receiving feedback and developing emotional intelligence For information about attendance and grading of active participation see those sections of this course policy and syllabus This course policy and syllabus and the associated schedule and assignments are contracts between the instructor and student Each student is responsible for knowing and following all the information contained in this course policy and syllabus By enrolling in this course you agree to abide by the course policies set forth herein The associated course schedule is tentative and subject to change at the instructor s discretion or due to campus closings In the event the campus is closed please check Canvas and OU email for communication from your instructor If a major assignment is due or you are scheduled to present when the campus is closed check Canvas and your OU email for instructions from your instructor Changes to the policy statement syllabus or course schedule will be announced and will supersede prior information Strategic Communication for Business Professionals BC 2813 Copyright Carolyn Passig Jensen Ph D Fall 2023 Sections 4 6 7 and 23 Page 2 of 29 A few words from Dr Jensen My goal and my teaching philosophy is to empower you to be the best business communicator you can be My role is to help you learn the skills you need to write present and communicate well in your career field The most important goal for this class is to equip you to effectively communicate professionally as you progress through Price College and into your business career Students often tell me that this course is one of the most important courses they take I strongly believe in kindness compassion and grace which I offer to you I also strongly believe in and require you to exhibit personal responsibility which includes taking notes following instructions using the rubrics to assure your work is correct and completing work by the due date Everything I do in this course is to help you be successful and develop professional skills you will need in your other classes and in your career Developing and practicing