Business Communication 140 - February, 22nd

Communications 140

• CC 140 Syllabus 

Today, we are taking our midterm test as well as learning how to draft a negative letter. 

Here are today's resources:

• Chapter 9 Slides
• Chapter 9 Vocabulary 

HOMEWORK:

• 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

• Read Chapter 10: Persuasive Writing  

Business Communication 140 - Friday, February 20th

Communications 140

Today, we are finishing the few personal culture presentations we have left, studying chapter 6 and practicing revising our work.


Here are the resources for today's class:

• Chapter 6 Vocabulary
• Chapter 6 Slide
• Bad Email #1
• Bad Email #2

Links:

• Eats, Shoots and Leaves

Videos:

• Nonsense Buzzwords
• Cliche Bingo
• Zombie Nouns

HOMEWORK:

• Study for the midterm test on Tuesday. The test will be over:
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 6
• Questions from the presentations

CC 140 - Presentations! Tuesday, Feb 16th

Good afternoon everyone,

It is good to be back. I hope you are ready for your presentations today.

The order will be the same on the list below:
Group List - Midterm Presentation

Break a leg!



We have class this Friday the 19th at 12 pm. We will meet in room 4-5.


HOMEWORK:

•  Read:
• Chapter 6 p. 144-160 

• Study for the test on  February 23rd

 

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.

Business Communications 140 - January 25th

Communications 140

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

• CC 140 Syllabus 

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

Here are the resources for today's class:

• Chapter 3 Slides
• Chapter 3 Vocabulary

• Chapter 6 Vocabulary
• Chapter 6 Slide

• Fun Videos
• Eats, Shoots and Leaves

HOMEWORK:

•  Read:
• Chapter 6 p. 144-160 

Midterm Presentations:

• Group Presentation Outline 
• Prepare with your group
• Due on February 16th 

Business Communications 140 - Friday, January 22nd

Communications 140

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

• CC 140 Syllabus 

Here are the resources for today's class:

• Chapter 2 Slides
• Chapter 2 Vocabulary 

• Chapter 3 Slides
• Chapter 3 Vocabulary

• Fun Videos
• Nonverbal Communication Examples with "Friends" 
• Can you spot a lair? 

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:

• Group Presentation Outline 

Business Communication 140 - January 19th

Communications 140

Here is a general overview of the course:

• CC 140 Syllabus 

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:

• Chapter 2 Slides
• Chapter 2 Vocabulary 

• Chapter 3 Slides
• Chapter 3 Vocabulary

• Class Activities 
• The Bridge - Group Activity 
• Listening Test 
• Who would you hire?

• Fun Videos
• Nonverbal Communication Examples with "Friends" 
• Can you spot a lair? 

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:

• Group Presentation Outline