Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologically mediated formats.The application of theories and practices of speech communication as applied to business and professional situations. Three lecture hours per week.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Demonstrate communication competence and critical thinking through an understanding of the foundational communication models.
- Demonstrate essential public speaking skills in professional presentations.
- Demonstrate written and oral competencies as they relate to employment (including job searches, interviews, interpersonal interaction, conflict management, leadership, and performance appraisals.)
- Apply essential dyadic and small group processes as they relate to the workplace.
- Utilize various technologies as they relate to competent communication.
- Demonstrate effective cross-cultural communication.
Communicating for Results: A Guide for Business and the Professions, 11th Edition. Cheryl Hamilton, Tony Kroll. 2018. Wadsworth /Cengage: United States
- Student edition- ISBN: 978-1-305-28206-7
The final course grade is determined by objective evaluation of each presentation and examination as well as successful completion of all assignments and by regular attendance and participation. Basic course requirements include: at least two written assignments/examinations, interview/resume assignment, at least one formal face-to-face presentation, at least one group presentation, and class participation. Written assignments must be presented on time to the instructor in a word-processed format. Handwritten work will not be accepted. In addition, students must pass the exit oral presentation to complete the course successfully.
A = 89.5 – 100%
B = 79.5 – 89.4%
C = 69.5 – 79.4%
D = 59.5 – 69.4%
F = 0 – 59.4%
Attendance Policy: There is a consistent correlation between class attendance and participation and student success. Students must attend and participate in all classes. There are no extra credit assignments to substitute for the assignments and quizzes. Class attendance records will be kept. Excessive absences will be reported to the Student Services Office, and the student will receive an early warning notification. Students are required to attend all student presentations, whether presenting or observing presentations. Students must inform the instructor of their absence from a scheduled presentation session or an exam. Please send the instructor an email before the event and be prepared to present a note of excuse from an authorized Weatherford College employee if the absence was due to a college-related activity or a medical professional in the case of illness.
Lecture, discussion, and student-driven exercises.
Communication (COM), Critical Thinking (CT), Personal Responsibility (PR), Teamwork (TW)
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject t
Course AI Policy: This policy governs the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools in our classroom. These tools include, but are not limited to, text generators (e.g., ChatGPT), image creators (e.g., DALL-E, Midjourney), grammar-checking tools (e.g., Grammarly), and other AI-assisted software. This policy aims to promote responsible and ethical use of AI while maintaining academic integrity and fostering genuine learning.
Acceptable Use: In this course, AI tools may be used for the following purposes:
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Brainstorming ideas, questions, or outlines
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Checking for grammar, spelling, or formatting errors
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Summarizing key themes and arguments in classroom resources
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Exploring different perspectives on a topic
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AI use is prohibited for:
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Completing entire assignments without substantial original input
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Generating direct content to submit for assignments and discussion forums
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AI and Academic Integrity:
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Attribution: All use of AI tools must be clearly disclosed. If used in an individual assignment, include a reference at the end of the assignment/post that provides the following details:
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The specific AI tool(s) used
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The prompt(s) provided to the AI
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Which sections or ideas were AI-assisted
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Citation format: When citing AI tools, use the following format: [AI Tool Name]. (YYYY, Month DD of query). "Text of your query." Generated by [Company Name]. [URL]
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Originality: All assignments must represent your thinking, analysis, and writing. AI can provide inspiration or assistance; the bulk of the work should be your original contribution. While you may use grammar-checking tools like Grammarly for basic proofreading, be cautious with advanced AI-powered features. Any extensive rewriting or idea generation using these tools must be disclosed and cannot replace your own original work. Properly citing AI-generated content in your submission is not inherently a violation of Academic Integrity. However, submitting work that consists primarily or entirely of AI-generated content, even if cited, may fail to meet assignment requirements. This could result in a lower grade or no credit, as the work may not demonstrate your own understanding and skills.
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Plagiarism: Using AI-generated content without proper attribution constitutes plagiarism. Be aware that AI models are trained on existing data and may reproduce copyrighted material.
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Fact-checking: Students are responsible for verifying the accuracy of any AI-generated information. Cross-check claims with reliable sources before including them in your work.
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Grading: Assignments will be evaluated primarily on the quality of your original thinking, analysis, and writing. Overreliance on AI or failure to properly attribute AI contributions will negatively impact your grades.
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Detection: AI detectors may be used to identify AI-generated content, including Turnitin’s AI detector. Transparency about AI use is crucial to maintaining trust and academic integrity.
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Consequences: Violations of this policy will be addressed according to the Academic Integrity Policy. Depending on the severity and frequency of the violation, consequences may range from a warning to a failing grade on the assignment or in the course.
By participating in this course, you agree to abide by this AI Use Policy. Please consult me before proceeding if you have any questions or concerns about using AI tools for a specific assignment.
o immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Students retain all rights to work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources.