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Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus
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Course Prefix/Number/Title: BOTE 210 - Business Communications
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Number of credits: 3 SH
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Course Description: The study of oral and written communication in business settings. It
includes exploration of nonverbal and group communication, listening and research skills,
cross-cultural communication, job search techniques, ethics, technology, and preparation of
business correspondence.
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Pre-/Co-requisites: ASC 87, ENGL 110, or Instructor Approval.
Course Objectives:
After taking this course students should be able to:
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Describe the communication process.
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Develop effective messages.
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Adapt messages to the audience.
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Understand how cultural differences effect communication.
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Describe the message planning, writing and revising process.
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Explain how to build goodwill in business communications.
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Develop communications with a “you-attitude.”
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Create letters, memos and e-mails with proper formatting, professional style,
and accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and format.
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Effectively create positive, informative, negative and persuasive messages.
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Understand the importance of listening and body language in interpersonal
communication.
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Develop effective presentations and use visual effectively.
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Search for jobs, write resumes, write cover letters, and prepare for job
interviews in an effective manner.
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Instructor: Mrs. Sandra Larson, MSM
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Office: Online Instructor only
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Office Hours: Online Instructor Only
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