Ngee Ann Polytechnic
School of Business & Accountancy
Business Communication 1
Academic Year 13/14 (April 2013 Semester)

Synopsis of Module

This module introduces students to the fundamentals for delivering effective spoken and written messages. Students will have opportunities to hone their skills in these areas through practical sessions in discussion techniques, and presentation skills. Students will also be introduced to the skills and approaches to crafting credible and persuasive messages, and how to write meeting minutes.

Teaching Schedule

Week | Week of | Workshop Session 1 | Workshop Session 2 | Remarks | 1. | 15 Apr 2013 | Introduction to Business Communication | Principles of Effective Communication | | 2. # | 22 Apr 2013 | Writing to Influence 1Blog Practice Exercise | Writing to Influence 2APA Citations & Referencing | Blog Ex1: Practice | 3. * | 29 Apr 2013 | Blog Exercise 1 (Practice) | Effective Meetings | | 4. | 6 May 2013 | Meetings MinutesMeetings Assessment Briefing | Library SessionBlog Clinic 1 | | 5. # | 13 May 2013 | Meetings Practice 1Blog Exercise 2 | Meetings Practice 2Blog Exercise 2 | 20 May: Blog Ex2 due | 6. # | 20 May 2013 | E-learning Week (Blog Exercise 3) | 24 May: Blog Ex3 due | 7. | 27 May 2013 | Meetings Assessment (10%)Minutes Assessment (10%) | Meetings Assessment (10%)Minutes Assessment (10%) | | 8 | 3 Jun 2013 | Common Test | | 9. | 10 Jun 2013 | Break | | 10. | 17 Jun 2013 | Break | | 11. | 24 Jun 2013 | Presentation Skills 1 Individual Presentation Assessment Briefing | Presentation Skills 2Group Presentation Assessment Briefing | | 12. | 1 Jul 2013 | Individual Presentation Practice 1 | Individual Presentation Practice 2 | | 13. # | 8 Jul 2013 | Feedback on MinutesBlog Clinic 2 | Final Blog Exercise | Final Blog: In-class assessment | 14. | 15 Jul