Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Midterm Presentation : Due on February 16th

Here is the updated list for the group presentations.  You can find your group here:

Group List - Midterm Presentation


Contact your group members ASAP.

Monday, January 25, 2016

Business Communications 140 - January 25th

Communications 140


If you haven't already, please read the syllabus:

Remember! We will not have class on the 2nd or the 9th. Please read the syllabus if you are confused.


HOMEWORK:

  •  Read:
    • Chapter 6 p. 144-160 

Midterm Presentations:

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Business Communications 140 - Friday, January 22nd

Communications 140


If you haven't already, please read the syllabus:

Here are the resources for today's class:


HOMEWORK:

  • Personal Culture Presentation and Essay DUE ON JAN. 26
    • Essay:
      • Using the lesson from Chapter 3, what is your personal culture?
        • Here are some questions you could answer:
          • What are your cultural dimensions?
          • How has your upbringing shaped you?
          • How has your personal culture helped or hindered you in Canada? 
          • Are you cultural self-aware?
      • Length: 1 page, double spaced (250 words)
    • Presentation:
      • Present your personal culture to the class. 
      • Length: 2-4 minutes
      • Have at least 1 visual aid 
      • BE PREPARED!

  •  Read:
    • Chapter 6 p. 144-160 

Midterm Presentations:

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Business Communication 140 - January 19th

Communications 140


Here is a general overview of the course:

REMINDER - We will have a make up class THIS FRIDAY at 12 PM in ROOM 4-5

Here are the resources for today's class:




HOMEWORK:

  • Personal Culture Presentation and Essay DUE ON JAN. 26
    • Essay:
      • Using the lesson from Chapter 3, what is your personal culture?
        • Here are some questions you could answer:
          • What are your cultural dimensions?
          • How has your upbringing shaped you?
          • How has your personal culture helped or hindered you in Canada? 
          • Are you cultural self-aware?
      • Length: 1 page, double spaced (250 words)
    • Presentation:
      • Present your personal culture to the class. 
      • Length: 2-4 minutes
      • Have at least 1 visual aid 
      • BE PREPARED!

  •  Read:
    • Chapter 3: pg. 68-85

Midterm Presentations:

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Business Communication 140 - January 12th, 2016

Welcome Back to Communications 140!


In case you did not read this last week or you are new today, here is the course syllabus:



HOMEWORK:
  • Read
    • Chapter 2 Review: pg. 61-62
    • Chapter 3: pg. 68-85

  • Write
      • Please watch the video and write at least 1 page double spaced (250 words)
      • What are at least three negative and positive listening skills and nonverbal cues in the interviews.
  •  Discuss
    • Ethical Questions #5 on page 63.
      • Please read and make an outline on your feelings out this scenario.
      • You will present your opinions and discuss in groups next Tuesday. 



Monday, January 4, 2016

Business Communication 140 - January 5th, 2016

Welcome to Communications 140!

Please get your book from the office.

My name is Adam Shiroma, and I am your instructor for this course. Let's learn about this course together:

Here are the resources for today's class:
HOMEWORK:
  •  Read
  •  Writing:
    • Question 1.9 on pg. 30
      • about 1/2 a page, doubled spaced
      • 150 - 200 words
  • Introduce yourself in an email
    • Question 1.2 on pg 28
    • Short email
    • You will give a speech about yourself next Tuesday. 
      • ~1-2 minutes