Business Communication Syllabus

SOUTHERN CITY COLLEGES INC,.
Pilar Street, Zamboanga City
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

1ST Semester Academic Year 2020 – 2021
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE CODE: GE 02CS COURSE NAME: BUSINESS COURSE 3.0 Units

COMMUNICATION CREDITS:
FLEXIBLE TEACHING PRE- TYPE OF
LEARNING MODALITY BLENDED LEARNING: REQUISITE: COURSE: Lecture
Online Class Schedule-Tuesday/Thursday:
(Contact Hour): 2:00-3:30
Self-paced learning-Monday/Wednesday: 2:00-
3:30
Oral Presentation- Friday: 2:00-3:30
PRE-REQUISITE COURSE TO: -none- TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS 54 hrs.
INCLUDING LAB SESSION:
This course is designed to give students a comprehensive view of communication, its scope and importance in business, and the
COURSE role of communication in establishing a favorable outside the firm environment, as well as an effective internal communications
DESCRIPTION: program. The various types of business communication media are covered. This course also develops an awareness of the
importance of succinct written expression to modern business communication. Many of the assignment are to be keyboarded.

Tel. No. (062) 991-1844 and Telefax (062) 9920819

COURSE SYLLABUS
VISION: To become the Educational Institution of choice, gearing towards the center of development in information
Technology in Zamboanga Peninsula in the year 2022.
MISSION: Southern City Colleges is a private, non-sectarian institution offering junior and senior high school
day and night, Technical Vocational Educational Training Program, College programs, Competencies
Assessment Centers providing quality, relevant and affordable education through qualified teachers,
Contributory research and community extension services in Zamboanga Peninsula.
Operational We value our stewardship of God’s creation and man’s invention.
Values and We value our families, our community with humility, honor and dignity.
Principles: We value honestly, trustworthiness, and respect every member of the organization in all dealings.
We value common good, service and commitment.
We value community service and its sustainability.
We value good performance, innovation and hard work in the organization.
We value our students and their total human development`
GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES GRADUATE OUTCOMES

P – Productivity Contribute to national – building development through application for
new technology
P – Professional Competence Demonstrate understanding and mastery of the fundamental
knowledge and skills required for effective professional
practice in the field of specialization
C – Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills Exercise critical and creative thinking in providing solutions to
Discipline-related problems.
C – Communication Skills Apply effective communication skills both orally and in writing,


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Using English Language.

I – Interpersonal Skills Work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multicultural teams.
S – Social and Ethical Responsibility Hold personal values and beliefs as ethical professional consistent
with Filipino values.
L – Lifelong Learning Utilize lifelong learning skills in pursuit of personal development
and excellence in professional practices.


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PROGRAM GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (Applicable to the

PROGRAM GRADUATE OUTCOMES (Applicable to the Course):
Course):


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Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based
CRITICAL THINKER thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges and provides new
approaches in coping-up societal problems.


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Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of
PRODUCTIVE purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (At least 3 Major Course Learning Outcomes aligned to PGA and PGO)
ATTRIBUTES OUTCOMES INDICATORS (PBL/T) DUE DATE
Apply business
communication
Understand and demonstrate the use of basic strategies and principles
and advanced proper writing techniques that to prepare effective September 14-22, 2020
Creative thinking
today’s technology demands, including communication for
anticipating audience reaction. domestic and
international business
situation.
Conduct excellent interviews and complete
follow-up employment correspondence. Utilize analytical and
Critically-oriented Use career skills that are needed to succeed, problem solving skills September 23-30, 2020
such as using ethical tools, working appropriate to business
collaboratively, observing business etiquette, and communication.
resolving workplace conflicts.
Propose social
Develop interpersonal skills that contribute to effective and satisfying responsibility strategies
Socially-responsive Pilar Street, Zamboanga City October 1-9, 2020
personal, social and professional relationships. based on the current
situation.

COURSE SYLLABUS
LEARNING PLAN
PERIOD/OUTCOME TOPIC/OBJECTIVES TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES/ASSESSMENT
Orientation and expectation setting for Online Meeting

the Course (through FB Group Page, Distribution of Hand-outs (remote/no internet connection)
Zoom meeting <<link>>)
**Administration of Pre-Test


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Prelim (13.5 hours)

At the end of the chapter, students
are expected to:
Introduction and Importance of Online presentation/lecture using schoology

Business writing skills. A. Lecture Discussion: The Teacher’s explicit discussion
1. Know the importance of Introduction and Reflecting lecturing
business writing skills. Importance of Business Unit test
2. Understand the nature and writing skills. Exam
aims of business letters. B. Nature and aims of Feed backing(student’s work)
3. Learn the format and styles of business letters.
Video presentation
C. Format and style of
business letters.
business letters.
4. Describe an effective business
D. Main parts of the business
letters. letters.
5. Use proper salutation for an
inside address.
6. Show the proper folding
standard letter.
7. Illustrate the main parts of a
business letters.


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Midterms (13.5 hours)

At the end of this chapter, students
will be able to:
A. Lecture Discussion:
1. Identify the miscellaneous
Optional part of a business letters.
parts of the business letters.
2. State the meaning of the *Midterm assessment*
following abbreviations on the B. Characteristic of a good business Online presentation/lecture using schoology
optional parts of a business letters.
Unit test
letters.
3. Categorize the words that Exam
deny and words that convey Feed backing(student’s work)
negative associations in letter. Video presentation
4. Determine the characteristic s C. Grammar and Agreement Group activity/Individual activity
to have an effective business
letters are.
5. Write the correct verb and
appropriate words in writing
business letters.


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Pre-final (13.5 hours)

At the end of this chapter, the
students will be able to: Pre-final Assessment
1. Identify the tenses being
A. Lecture/Discussion:
formed in a business letters.
2. Enumerate the transitional Review of tenses
B. Principles of sentence and
devices use to link words in a Online presentation/lecture using schoology
business letters. paragraph constructions.
Reflecting lecturing
3. Point out the stages in
C. Stages in Business Writing Reflecting essay
business writing.
4. Choose the correct pronoun Exam
form in writing business letters. D. Sales letter Feed backing(student’s work)
5. Compare and contrast the Video presentation
following parts from the given Group activity/Individual activity
letters.
6. Prepare a good beginning in
writing sales letter.
7. Apply the principle of emphasis
in a sales letters and
congratulatory message.
8. Analyze the content and
presentation of sales letter.


COURSE SYLLABUS
Finals (13.5 hours)

At the end of this chapter, the 1. Lecture/Discussion:
students must be able to: Tips and other kinds of business *Final Assessment*
1. List down tips in writing other kinds letters.
of letters.
2. Discuss the Importance of memo 2. Memorandum and e-mail
and email. a. Parts of memorandum Online presentation/lecture using schoology
3. Present a sample minutes of the b. Types of memorandum and Reflecting lecturing
meeting. e-mail Exam
4. Come up with a satisfactory letter of 3. Other Inter-Office
endorsement and resolution. Feed backing(student’s work)
Communications Video presentation
5. Recall all theories learned from
previous lessons. a. Writing minutes of the Individual oral presentation
6. Answers all items correctly. meeting
b. Essential parts of minutes
c. endorsement
d. Resolution


COURSE SYLLABUS
GRADING SYSTEM:
Written Requirements:
Quizzes/outputs ______________ 30%
Major Exams_________________ 50%

80%
Involvement:
Class Participation____________ 15%
Values _____________________ 5%
20%
TOTAL_________________________________100%
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
In order to pass this course, a student must be able to obtain a rating of at least ________ derived from the following
fulfilled requirements:
1. Attendance and Online/Remote Class Activity Participation
2. Major Examinations
3. Task Performance
4. Problem – Based Learning/ Project – Based Tasks


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Rubrics for the following requirements will be made available/will be sent thru individual E-Mails.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS:
Students of this course are expected to:
1. Observe the rules and regulations of the institutions regarding the proper decorum, attendance and the general requirements for a/an
_______ student as per stipulated in the Students Handbook;
2. Equip oneself with relevant, updated and current news and information;
3. Conduct self-paced learning for the basic terminologies related to the course prior to attending the class;
4. Possess extensive knowledge and skills in ICT as a means to process tasks and activities;
5. Participate actively in all of the discussions and exchange of ideas to earn points for this course using English language as a means of
communication;
6. Assert one’s own point of view during the discussion or may initiate discussion/topics relevant to the course without prejudice, bigotry,
biases and discrimination and consider individual differences;
7. Monitor their E-Mail/SMS inboxes for announcements, assignments and comments. Hence, all students are required to register in
group;
8. Observe proper citations when utilizing published or unpublished works to avoid violations of Intellectual Property Rights;
9. Share insights to improve Rubrics for each Requirement;
10. Submit required tasks in a neat and presentable manner; and,
11. Prepare, accomplish, submit, present and perform all assigned tasks and course works required in order to pass this course.
12. Observed proper etiquette during online class.
** The Professor/Course Facilitator in-charged of this course is also expected to exhibit the same above-mentioned expectations.


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ONLINE/REMOTE CLASSROOM POLICIES (Adopted)

1. Late submissions are not accepted. Unless there is a very valid excuse for such late submission. The following are considered valid:
hospitalized (with medical certificate), death of an immediate family member (God forbid), and flu (but not hospitalized; with an excuse
letter from parents, guardian, or dorm manager).
2. Plagiarism is to be avoided at all costs. First offense, the student will receive a grade of 0 for the work/activity/seatwork/essay. Second
offense, the student will receive a final grade of 0.0 for the subject.
3. No one is allowed to use his or her phone for texting or calling, unless it is for emergency purposes.
4. For attendance, the policies of the school are applied.
FORMAT OF PAPERS (This is followed in any requirement that will be submitted in class)
1. PAPER: A4 bond paper/Short

2. ORIENTATION: Portrait (It would only be in landscape if specified in the instructions)
3. MARGIN: 1” margin – top, bottom, left, right
4. FONT: Arial #11
5. SPACING: Double space, but no extra space between paragraphs
6. TOP OF THE FIRST PAGE: On the top of the first page should always be:
FAMILY NAME, FIRST NAME, DATE
SUBJECT AND SECTION
(if there are two or more names, always arrange them alphabetically)
7. PAGE NUMBERS: Always have page numbers, unless the assigned paper has only one page.
8. CITATION: Use APA format for citation
9. REFERENCE: The “Reference” will always be on a separate paper or papers


COURSE SYLLABUS
10. SUBMISSION: Papers having 2-15 pages to be submitted should be fastened together; papers having more than 16 pages should be
soft bounded.
REFERENCES
De Los Reyes, Rodolfo A. 2008. Watch your English: Practical Grammar at your fingertips. Philippines: RA delos reyes
management Consultancy.
Egipto, Joseph E. 2008 Writing Business Letters. Manila Philippines: REX Bookstore.
Mazen, Constancia M. 2002. Effective Writing in Business. Manila: St. Augustine Publications, Inc.
Minas, Rebecca M. 2008. Technical Writing in the Modern World. Philippines: Mindshapers Co. Inc.
Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:
ROSEVEE L. SOLIS DR. MAGDALENA Y. LIM DR. HELEN B. MADROÑAL

Course-Facilitator Dean, Department of Education and Liberal Arts Vice-President for Academic Affairs


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the herewith attached Course Syllabus of ______________________________________, First Semester of SY 2020-2021.
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Student’s Signature over Printed Name Date: _______________ Time: ______________


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SOUTHERN CITY COLLEGES INC,.

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

COURSE CODE: GE 02CS COURSE NAME: BUSINESS COURSE 3.0 Units

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES GRADUATE OUTCOMES

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Using English Language.

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

PROGRAM GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES (Applicable to the

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Orientation and expectation setting for Online Meeting

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Prelim (13.5 hours)

Introduction and Importance of Online presentation/lecture using schoology

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Midterms (13.5 hours)

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Pre-final (13.5 hours)

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Finals (13.5 hours)

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Major Exams_________________ 50%

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

ONLINE/REMOTE CLASSROOM POLICIES (Adopted)

1. PAPER: A4 bond paper/Short

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

ROSEVEE L. SOLIS DR. MAGDALENA Y. LIM DR. HELEN B. MADROÑAL

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTS

I, __________________________________, a graduate student of the _________ Program hereby acknowledge receipt of

Pilar Street, Zamboanga City

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