Instructor: Tieranny Decuir

Mark Stiles Unit

Additional Contact Information: None

Development of writing and presentation skills to produce effective business communications.

Business and Professional Communication: Putting People First

2nd edition, Kory Floyd and Peter Cardon

McGraw-Hill Publishing Company,

ISBN #978-1-266-45469-1

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

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1. Demonstrates professionalism in the administrative workplace environment.

2. Uses appropriate business administration skills.

3. Uses appropriate office software applications.

4. Creates effective business documents by applying ethical communication practices.

5. Evaluates business documents.

Chapter 1 - Communication for Professional Success 

Chapter 2 - Culture, Diversity, and Global Engagement

Chapter 3 - Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Chapter 4 - Listening and Learning 

Chapter 5 - Perspective Taking

Chapter 6 - Effective Team Communication 

Chapter 7 - Effective Meetings 

Chapter 8 - Career Communication

Chapter 9 - Interviewing Successfully 

Chapter 10 - Writing Across Media 

Chapter 11 - Major Goals for Presentations 

Chapter 12 - Planning and Crafting Presentations

Chapter 13 - Finding Support for Your Presentation Goals 

Chapter 14 - Rehearsing and Delivering Successful Presentations 

Communication for Professional Success 

Culture, Diversity, and Global Engagement

Verbal and Nonverbal Messages Exam 1

Listening and Learning 

Perspective Taking

Effective Team Communication Exam 2

Effective Meetings 

Career Communication

Interviewing Successfully Exam 3

Writing Across Media 

Major Goals for Presentations 

Planning and Crafting Presentations

Finding Support for Your Presentation Goals 

Rehearsing and Delivering Successful Presentations Final

December 1st, 2026 at 6:00pm.

Student must make a 70 (C) or above in order to pass this class.

Assignments = 30%

Quizzes = 20% 

Exams = 40% 

Presentation = 10% 

Weekly Expectations

1. Read the assigned chapter(s) for the week.

2. View the PowerPoints for the designated chapters.

Exams & Assignments

·        All exams will open during their designated week.

·        If a student fails to complete an exam before the closing date, a zero will be given unless an excused absence is provided (examples: illness, COVID, doctor’s appointment, etc.).

·        Students with an excused absence must make arrangements with the instructor to complete a make-up exam.

Exams may include:

·        Multiple-choice questions

·        True/False questions

·        Short answer questions

·        Essay questions

·        Fill-in-the-blank questions

Textbooks

Provided

Grading

Students are responsible for keeping track of their own grades and averages—instructors will not calculate averages for students.

Make-Up & Late Work

Acceptance of late or make-up work is at the discretion of the instructor.

Academic Integrity:

1. Any student caught cheating or lending their work to another student will receive a zero on the assignment. Note: There is a difference between helping someone understand the work and giving them your assignment to copy.

2. Any student caught cheating on an exam or final will receive an “F” for the course.

Student Responsibilities:

Failure to follow written or oral instructions may result in penalties.

• Attendance will be recorded at each class session.
• Students are expected to arrive on time and remain for the entire class period.
• Active participation in class discussions and activities is an important part of attendance.
• If you must miss class, it is your responsibility to notify the instructor in advance when possible and to obtain any missed materials or assignments.
• Excessive absences or repeated tardiness may negatively impact your grade.

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Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.