COM100 – Communication at Work
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NOTE: This course will use Teaching Assistants (TAs) in order to assist the instructor with the learning
experience. TAs play an active role in working with the instructor to provide student support, grading and
grading feedback, and also posting content in the course (e.g., discussion posts). This course also utilizes
a live chat feature that is tied to the instructor and the TA support team.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Being an effective communicator is an essential skill for any profession. In this course, you will learn the
secrets to writing, listening, and speaking with credibility in order to share your voice with the world.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Required Resources
Strayer University. 2019. Communication at Work. COM100 Soomo Learning webtext available at
https://www.strayerbookstore.com/
PC or laptop with webcam, microphone, and speakers.
Access to a high-speed Internet connection.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Interpret a speaker's message by actively listening, avoiding judgment, and appropriately
responding.
2. Develop professional written communications that are coherent and appropriate.
3. Use appropriate technology solutions to effectively communicate time-related tasks.
COM100 – Communication at Work
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WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE
The standard requirement for a 4.5 credit hour course is for students to spend 13.5 hours in weekly work.
This includes preparation and activities regardless of delivery mode.
Week Activities
1 Communication Counts
Activities
● LEARN: Read Communication at Work - 1 Chapter
○ Answer the Webtext Questions (20 points)
○ Complete the Assignment 30 ( points)
● PLAY: It's All About Communication (5 points)
● DISCUSS: Join the Discussion (25 points)
2 Listen Up
Activities
● LEARN: Read Communication at Work - 2 Chapter
