CC 140 Business Communication : 2018

Hello everyone,

This week, we had our midterm presentations and tests. I hope you did well on them.

We do not have classes next week. I am away from the 19th to the 26th. Our next class will be on the week of the 26th.

See you all either Tuesday the 27th or Wednesday the 28th.

Happy Holidays!

Adam

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - Week of November 6th - Week #6

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are the resources for today's class:

Fun link:
- Eats, Shoots and Leaves
Videos:

HOMEWORK:

Midterm Group Presentation - NEXT WEEK
PLEASE BE PREPARED!

Outline
The Groups

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - Week of October 30th - Week #5

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are the resources for today's class:

HOMEWORK:

Midterm Presentation - November 13th and 14th

Please be prepared!

Outline
The Groups

Read Chapter 6

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - Week of October 23rd - Week #4

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are the resources for today's class:

HOMEWORK:

Personal Culture 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: 250 words

Midterm Presentation - Week 7

Outline

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - Week of October 16th - Week #3

For the few people who have not been to class yet, below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

Special Note:

No class on Friday, October 19th.

W/F Classes will have lessons from 3-7 on Wednesday

Here are the resources for today's class:

Class Activities

Fun Videos

HOMEWORK:

Personal Culture Presentation

Present your personal culture to the class.
Length: 3-4 minutes
Have at least 1 visual aid
BE PREPARED!

Read:

Chapter 3

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - Week of October 9th - Week #2

If you were absent last week, my name is Adam Shiroma. Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

Here are the resources for today's class:

Class Activities

Fun Videos

HOMEWORK:

Read through

Chapter 2 Slides
Chapter 3 Slides
Log in to the ebook and read those chapters

Write

Listening and Nonverbal communication analysis

Please watch the video and write at 150 - 200 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.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - Week of October 2nd - Week #1

Welcome to Communications 140!

My name is Adam Shiroma, and I am your instructor for this course. Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

Here are the resources for today's class:

How good are your communication skills?

HOMEWORK - DUE NEXT WEEK:

Read

Chapter 1: pg. 2 - 26
Chapter 2: pg. 34 - 61

Chapter 2 Slides

Writing

Question 1.9 on pg. 30

100 - 150 words

Introduce yourself in an email

Question 1.2 on pg 28
Short email
You will give a speech about yourself next class.

~1-2 minutes

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - Sept 11th & 13th

Here is the times for everyone's final. Good luck!

Here are today's resources:

Chapter 15 PP

Chapter 15 Vocabulary

Chapter 16

Links:

Three Examples of Cover Letters

Cover Letter - Do’s and Don'ts

HOMEWORK:

Finals - Cover Letter / Resume / Interview

Please bring a paper copy of the resume and cover letter.

If you do not, that part will not be graded.

This is a mock interview, so please come prepared and professionally dressed.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - Sept. 4th & 6th

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are today's resources:

Chapter 10 slides

Chapter 10 vocabulary

Chapter 15 PP

Links:

Three Examples of Cover Letters

Cover Letter - Do’s and Dont's

Videos

A good salesman

HOMEWORK:

Homework #1 - Write a final draft of Jenny's persuasive letter (email )

DUE NEXT WEEK

Homework #2 - Bring a draft of your resume to class

You may choose either a chronological or functional Resume
- Please pick a business you would like to apply for in the future.

Please bring a paper copy of it to next class if you can.

Final Interview Information

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - Aug. 28th & 30th

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are today's resources:

Links:

HOMEWORK:

YOU HAVE TWO ASSIGNMENTS THIS WEEK

HOMEWORK #1 - Negative Email Revisited:

Please revise your negative news letter. Make a final draft of the letter.

HOMEWORK#2 - Read Chapter 10

Now, help rewrite Jenny's email to make it a more effective persuasive claim.
Bring this first draft to class next week

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

CC140 Business Communications - August 21st & 23rd

We have our Unit 1-8 exam this week. Good luck!

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are today's resources:

HOMEWORK:

Read Chapter 9: Negative Letters

Negative Email Response

Here is an email from a customer.
Please write a formal negative response to this email.

Use an indirect strategy with all four steps

Friday, August 17, 2018

CC140 Business Communications - August 14th & 16th

Good luck on your speeches this week!

Homework:

Please study for the unit 1-8 Exam

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - August 7th & August 9th

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are the resources for today's class:

Fun link:
- Eats, Shoots and Leaves
Videos:

HOMEWORK:

Midterm Group Presentation - NEXT WEEK
PLEASE BE PREPARED!

Outline
The Groups

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - July 31st & August 1st

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are the resources for today's class:

HOMEWORK:

Midterm Presentation August 14th & 16th
Please be prepared!

Outline
The Groups

Read Chapter 6

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - July 24th & 26th

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are the resources for today's class:

HOMEWORK:

Personal Culture 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: 250 words

Midterm Presentation - DUE ON August 14th & August 16th

Outline

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - July 17th & 19th

For the few people who have not been to class yet, below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

Here are the resources for today's class:

Class Activities

Fun Videos

HOMEWORK:

Personal Culture Presentation

Present your personal culture to the class.
Length: 3-4 minutes
Have at least 1 visual aid
BE PREPARED!

Read:

Chapter 3

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - July 10th & 12th

If you were absent last week, my name is Adam Shiroma. Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

Here are the resources for today's class:

Class Activities

Fun Videos

HOMEWORK:

Read through

Chapter 2 Slides
Chapter 3 Slides
Log in to the ebook and read those chapters

Write

Listening and Nonverbal communication analysis

Please watch the video and write at 150 - 200 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.

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - July 3rd & 5th

Welcome to Communications 140!

My name is Adam Shiroma, and I am your instructor for this course. Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

Here are the resources for today's class:

How good are your communication skills?

HOMEWORK:

Read

Chapter 1: pg. 2 - 26
Chapter 2: pg. 34 - 61

Chapter 2 Slides

Writing

Question 1.9 on pg. 30

100 - 150 words

Introduce yourself in an email

Question 1.2 on pg 28
Short email
You will give a speech about yourself next class.

~1-2 minutes

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - June 19th & June 21st

Here is the times for everyone's final. Good luck!

Here are today's resources:

Chapter 15 PP

Chapter 15 Vocabulary

Chapter 16

Links:

Three Examples of Cover Letters

Cover Letter - Do’s and Don'ts

HOMEWORK:

Finals - Cover Letter / Resume / Interview

Please bring a paper copy of the resume and cover letter.

If you do not, that part will not be graded.

This is a mock interview, so please come prepared and professionally dressed.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - June 12th & June 14th

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Final Update:

Finals will be the week of the 25th. If you cannot make it during this week, please email me. I will be holding special final appointments on the 22nd.

Here are today's resources:

Chapter 10 slides

Chapter 10 vocabulary

Chapter 15 PP

Links:

Three Examples of Cover Letters

Cover Letter - Do’s and Dont's

Videos

A good salesman

HOMEWORK:

Homework #1 - Write a final draft of Jenny's persuasive letter (email )

DUE NEXT WEEK

Homework #2 - Bring a draft of your resume to class

You may choose either a chronological or functional Resume
- Please pick a business you would like to apply for in the future.

Please bring a paper copy of it to next class if you can.

Final Interview Information

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - May 29th & 31st

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

No Class on June 5th and 7th

Here are today's resources:

Links:

HOMEWORK:

HOMEWORK #1 - Negative Email Revisited:

Please revise your negative news letter. Make a final draft of the letter.

HOMEWORK#2 - Read Chapter 10

Now, help rewrite Jenny's email to make it a more effective persuasive claim.
Bring this first draft to class next week

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - May 22nd & 24th

We have our Unit 1-8 exam this week. Good luck!

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are today's resources:

HOMEWORK:

Read Chapter 9: Negative Letters

Negative Email Response

Here is an email from a customer.
Please write a formal negative response to this email.

Use an indirect strategy with all four steps

No class on the 5th & 7th

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - May 15th & 17th

Good luck on your speeches this week!

Homework:

Please study for the unit 1-8 Exam

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - May 8th & 10th

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are the resources for today's class:

Fun link:
- Eats, Shoots and Leaves
Videos:

HOMEWORK:

Midterm Group Presentation - NEXT WEEK
PLEASE BE PREPARED!

Outline
The Groups

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - May 1st & 3rd

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are the resources for today's class:

HOMEWORK:

Midterm Presentation - CHANGE!!!!!!!! May 15th & 17th
Please be prepared!

Outline
The Groups

Read Chapter 6

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - April 24th & 26th

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Here are the resources for today's class:

HOMEWORK:

Personal Culture 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: 250 words

Midterm Presentation - DUE ON May 8TH & May 10TH

Outline
The Groups

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - April17th & 19th

For the few people who have not been to class yet, below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

Here are the resources for today's class:

Class Activities

Fun Videos

HOMEWORK:

Personal Culture Presentation

Present your personal culture to the class.
Length: 3-4 minutes
Have at least 1 visual aid
BE PREPARED!

Read:

Chapter 3

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - April 10th & 12th

If you were absent last week, my name is Adam Shiroma. Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

Here are the resources for today's class:

Class Activities

Fun Videos

HOMEWORK:

Read through

Chapter 2 Slides
Chapter 3 Slides
Log in to the ebook and read those chapters

Write

Listening and Nonverbal communication analysis

Please watch the video and write at 150 - 200 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.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - April 3rd & 5th

Welcome to Communications 140!

My name is Adam Shiroma, and I am your instructor for this course. Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

Here are the resources for today's class:

How good are your communication skills?

HOMEWORK:

Read

Chapter 1: pg. 2 - 26
Chapter 2: pg. 34 - 61

Chapter 2 Slides

Writing

Question 1.9 on pg. 30

100 - 150 words

Introduce yourself in an email

Question 1.2 on pg 28
Short email
You will give a speech about yourself next class.

~1-2 minutes

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - March 20th & March 22nd

Here is the times for everyone's final. Good luck!

Here are today's resources:

Chapter 15 PP

Chapter 15 Vocabulary

Chapter 16

Links:

Three Examples of Cover Letters

Cover Letter - Do’s and Don'ts

HOMEWORK:

Finals - Cover Letter / Resume / Interview

Please bring a paper copy of the resume and cover letter.

If you do not, that part will not be graded.

This is a mock interview, so please come prepared and professionally dressed.

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

CC 140 Business Communication - March 13th & March 15th

Below is the class syllabus. Please take a minute and read through it.

CC 140 Syllabus

Final Update:

Finals will start next Wednesday the 21st and Friday the 23rd. There will also be appointment available for those who wish to have more time to prepare. Those dates will be on the 26th, 27th, and 28th.

Here are today's resources: