BUS 50K - Listening Skills

Instructor: Rae Ann Ianniello
Email Instructor rianniello@chabotcollege.edu

Course Description

Examination of listening styles and skill development for the business environment.  Includes exploration of the benefits of listening, listening attitudes, and tips for improving listening.

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins September 26th and ends November 11th (late start)

On-Campus Meetings

There are no required on-campus meetings for this class. You can attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student.  Attend any one of these sessions:

• Monday, August 17th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

• Tuesday, August 18th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Wednesday, August 19th, 4:00-5:00 p.m., in Room 1618

• Thursday, August 20th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00-11:00 a.m., in Room 1602

• Monday, August 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

If you're taking a late start Fall class, you can also attend one of these sessions:

• Tuesday, September 8th, noon-1:00 p.m. in Room 1602

• Tuesday, September 8th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 1602

• Wednesday, September 9th, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 1618

Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.

How This Class Operates

This is not a self-paced class; there are due dates throughout the semester that you are expected to meet, just like in a traditional, face-to-face class.

 

Class Activities:

-Reading or viewing online materials and lectures
-Participating in discussion boards
-Completing online quizzes
-Writing reaction papers
-Practicing listening skills through a variety of activities (informational interview, term project, etc.)
-Interacting with other students through chat, discussion board, and peer partner activities
-Learning and applying specific communication skills through structured exercises

 

Time Requirement:
You will be expected to spend approximately four hours per week on this class. For example:
-Read weekly assignment and view accompanying materials (1 hour)
-Complete discussion board (.5 hour)
-Work on listening project (1.5 hour)
-Draft a reaction paper (1 hour)

Drop Policy:
If you do not submit the assignments for Week 1 (or do not contact the instructor to request an extension), you will be dropped.

Basic Requirements:
You must have an email address, word-processing software (such as Microsoft Word), and reliable access to the Internet to complete the online elements of the course.

Expectations:
-Log in to the course at least twice a week.
-Work cooperatively with other students (provide feedback to your peer partner, provide responses to other students' comments on discussion boards, etc.)

To Request an Add Number:  Please contact the instructor via email: rianniello@chabotcollege.edu

Textbook Information: No textbook is required for this course. Reading material may be accessed through Blackboard.

Grading Information:
Final grades are determined by the number of points earned divided by the number of points possible. You will have opportunities for extra credit (EC). EC activities are embedded in the course and may not be announced.

Late Work:
In general, late work will not be accepted. However, if you have unusual circumstances (such as a death in the family, medical emergency, or similar unexpected circumstances), you may request an exception to this policy. All requests must include documentation (for example, a doctor's note).

Assessment Criteria for Online Discussion Participation:
To receive full credit for participation in the online discussion, you must:
-Contribute by the due date
-Write clear, concise responses
-Apply specific concepts to the discussion topic
-Demonstrate good listening skills by responding appropriately to others
-Link what you are learning to the workplace or other practical experiences

Quizzes/Exams:
You will complete short quizzes on concepts discussed in the reading.  In general, quizzes will be available for seven days. If you have technical difficulties (for example, your exam does not transmit), please contact Blackboard Help or the instructor via email.

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, can't use a computer too well, and can't manage time well, then you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead. Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course  (GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

Students may to need to be able to view particular PDF files provided by the professor, so students will need to have Adobe Reader loaded onto their computer (free download is available). The professor expects students to have regular and ready access to their computer and have a reliable internet provider.

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