Course Overview
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Course Synopsis
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This course is designed to help students learn Business Communication by developing their written and oral communication skills thus helping them to be successful professionals. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with real-life communication issues; practical knowledge other than the theoretical discussions.
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Course Learning Outcomes
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At the end of the course, you would be able to:
- communicate professionally using accounting, finance, and marketing terminology
- understand business concepts and techniques
- write resumes, memos, applications, proposals, letters and business reports
- demonstrate oral skills in presentations and interviews that are extensively used in the business world
- persuade people to accomplish your desired goals in the business world
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Course Calendar
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Week 01
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1
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Introduction to Communication
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3
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Theories of communication
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Week 02
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4
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Process of Communication
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5
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Barriers of Effective Communication
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6
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Non- Verbal Communication
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Week 03
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7
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Non- Verbal Communication
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8
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Traits of Good Communicators
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Quiz no.1
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9
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Principles of Business Communication
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Week 04
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10
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Principles of Business Communication
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Assignment
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11
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Principles of Business Communication
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12
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Intercultural Communication
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Week 05
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13
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Inter Cultural Communication
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Quiz no.2
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14
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Individual Cultural Variables
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15
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Process of Preparing Effective Business Messages
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Week 06
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16
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The Appearance and Design of Business Messages
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Quiz no.3
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17
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The Appearance and Design of Business Messages
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18
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Communicating Through Technology
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Mid-Term Examination
Week 07
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19
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Organization Plan Direct and Indirect Approach
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Week 08
Week 09
Graded Discussion Board
Week 10
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28
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Minutes of the Meeting
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Week 11
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31
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Business Reports Continued.
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Quiz no.4
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33
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Job Search and Employment
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Week 12
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35
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Resume & Application Letter
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36
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Job inquiry letter and interview
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Week 13
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37
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Process of preparing the interview
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39
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Oral Presentation Continued.
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Week 14
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40
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Language practice and negotiation skill
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41
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Negotiation and listening
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42
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Thesis Writing and Presentation
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Week 15
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43
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Thesis Writing and Presentation Continued.
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45
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Research Methodology Continued.
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Final-Term Examination
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