Program: Project Management

Semester: Winter, 2023

Delivered by: Department of Arts & Sciences
Course: BCOM 600 – Business Communications
Contact Information: Instructor Department Head, Arts & Sciences Academic Chair, Arts & Sciences
• Dr. Joshua Hendrickse • Blaine Langman • Merle Gibson
• Office room #: 4.221.01 • 4.219.05 • Saskatoon Campus: 321.7
• 905-902-7784 • 306-691-8266 • 306-659-4217
• hendricksej@saskpolytech.ca • Blaine.langman@saskpolytech.ca • Gibsonme@saskpolytech.ca

The best way to contact me is through Office Hours:

email. I will respond to emails within 24 by appointment
hours during the work week. Emails sent on
weekends will be answered on Mondays
(excluding holidays).

Office Hours: by appointment

Assessment
Information: • Attendance, Participation, Quizzes (20%), Assignments (50%), Mock Interview (30%)

Learning Resources:
• Rentz, Lentz, & Campagna: Business Communication: A Problem-Solving Approach, 2021 (1st Can. Ed.)
Saskatchewan The Department of Arts & Sciences adheres to the official polices of Saskatchewan Polytechnic, which can be found at
Polytechnic http://saskpolytech.ca/about/about-us/policies.aspx. It is the student’s responsibility to read and understand the following:
Policies:
Academic progress policy 1202 Grading system and student promotion – policy 1208
Audit – policy 1203 Student appeal – policy 1210
Confidentiality of personal information and records of Student conduct – policy 1211
applicants and student – policy 1204
Evaluation of student learning – policy 119
Grade appeal – policy 1207

Note: This document is intended to be a guide for students to balance their workload across multiple courses. Dates and times may be subject to change with the consultation of the class. Please note the
Course Syllabus document is the ‘official’ information document for this course.

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 Arts & Sciences In accordance with Policies 119 and 1208, the Arts & Sciences Department has specific consequences for missed tests and late
Assessment assignment submissions.
Practices:
Missed Tests

Students are required to be present for all tests. If a student has an excusable reason for an absence, the student is required to
communicate with their instructor prior to test-time. If the reason is deemed excusable by the instructor, then the test may be deferred
to a later time or the weight of the test may be reallocated to the final exam. If the reason is deemed inexcusable by the instructor, then
the student will be given a grade of zero on the test.

Late Assignment Submissions

Students are required to submit assignments to their instructor on assignment due-dates. If a student has an excusable reason for a
late submission, the student is required to communicate with their instructor prior to the assignment due-date. If the reason is deemed
excusable by the instructor, then the due-date may be extended. If the reason is deemed inexcusable, then the student will be
deducted 10% off the grade for each calendar day late to a maximum deduction of 50%.

If a student does not complete an assignment, then the student may receive an incomplete grade for the course until the assignment is
submitted and graded.

Student Services: Room Contact Info Online Booking

Accessibility 2.203 691-8311 https://saskpolytech.ca/student-
studentservicesmoosejaw@saskpolytech.ca services/support/accessibility-services.aspx
Counselling 2.203 691-8311
counselling@saskpolytech.ca
Learning Services 2.113 691-8310 https://saskpolytech.libguides.com/writing-
writingsupport@saskpolytech.ca support
Indigenous Student Centre 4.210 691-8313
International 2.206 691-8375
SPSA Tutoring Registry http://spsa.ca/tutorregistry/

Student • Attend classes regularly, pay attention, and take good notes.
Expectations: • Arrive on time for class and be prepared (bring textbook and other resources). Be prepared to participate in group and class
learning activities. Get involved, ask questions, seek help when needed, and enjoy the learning process.
• Complete all required reading and homework exercises (and submit material in PDF format, with your name in the file and the
document).
• Be responsible and respectful in using phones, laptops, etc. in class. I recommend placing phones on silent and out of sight once
you are in the classroom. If you need to use your device to communicate, please quietly exit the classroom. You may need to
remain outside until the class ends.
• All assessments are subject to plagiarism/cheating policies as described in Policy 1211.

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Course Schedule

Week Topics Additional Information

In-Class Activities/Attendance throughout the semester will

Mar 6 - 10 Orientation
be worth 10%

Mar 13 - 17 Communicating in the Workplace (Chapter 1)

Mar 20 - 24 Building Positive Relationships Through Communication (Chapter 6) Quiz #1 (5%)

Writing Effectively for Your Audience, Purpose, and Medium

Mar 27 - 31
(Chapter 2)

Apr 3 - 7 Crafting Effective Sentences and Paragraphs (Chapter 5)

Apr 10 - 14 Correctness of Communication (Reference Chapter A) Quiz #2 (15%)

Writing Good-News and Neutral Messages (Chapter 8)

Apr 17 - 21 Bad News Email Assignment (15%)
Writing Bad-News Messages (Chapter 9)

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations

Apr 24 - 28
and Meetings (Chapter 14)

Putting Interpersonal Communication Skills to Work in Conversations

May 1 - 5 Business Meeting (10%)
and Meetings (Chapter 14)

May 8 – 12 Job Search and Networking

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 May 15 - 19 Resumes and Cover Letters

May 22 - 26 Interview Preparation

May 29 – June 2 Mock Interviews Mock Interviews (30%), Follow-up email (5%)

June 5 - 9 Mock Interviews

June 12 - 16 Mock Interviews Mock Interview Reflection Paper (10%)

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