Business Communication Curriculum Resources

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION I | BUSINESS COMMUNICATION II

Students gain a solid communication base, so they are able to function effectively in any course of study and in our global society.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION I
Business communication impacts all aspects of our lives. This introductory course will teach students to communicate in a clear, courteous, concise, complete and correct manner on both personal and professional levels. Competency will be developed in oral, written, interpersonal, technological, and employment communication. Listening skills will be incorporated throughout the semester. The overriding goal is to provide students with a solid communication base, so they are able to communicate effectively.

Standards and Objectives - PDF

STANDARD 1
Students will identify the communication process and practice effective nonverbal communication skills.

STANDARD 2
Students will communicate using correct usage and mechanics.

STANDARD 3
Students will develop and practice effective oral communication skills.

STANDARD 4
Students will develop reading strategies that will improve speed, comprehension, and
retention.

STANDARD 5
Students will compose effective written communication.

STANDARD 6
Students will develop and practice proficient listening skills.

STANDARD 7
Students will apply basic social communication skills in personal and professional situations by demonstrating competence, ethics, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

STANDARD 8
Students will use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication.

STANDARD 9
Students will integrate all forms of communication in the successful pursuit and retention of employment by creating an employment portfolio.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION II
This advanced course will build upon the skills acquired in Business Communication I. Students will focus on additional methods of constructive communication skills. Competency will again be developed in oral, written, social, technological, employment, and organizational communication with listening skills incorporated throughout the semester. The goal is to provide students with a practical, proficient portfolio consisting of a resume, job application, and an oral presentation. Students will complete the course with a greater understanding of the impact of technology and the need for effective communication skills to advance in a business career.

Standards and Objectives - PDF

STANDARD 1
Students will develop and practice effective oral communication skills.

STANDARD 2
Students will improve and demonstrate effective informational reading strategies.

STANDARD 3
Students will compose an effective research paper using the writing process.

STANDARD 4
Students will use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communication.

STANDARD 5
Students will integrate all forms of communication in the successful pursuit of employment communication skills by creating an employment portfolio.

STANDARD 6
Students will develop organizational communication skills through the development of leadership, personal ethics, and customer-business relationships.

STANDARD 7
Students will present an oral report using presentation software to enhance the presentation.

OTHER RESOURCES

Resources are available due to the efforts and submissions of teachers throughout the state of Utah. They have been collected your use, modify as needed.

Please share your own lesson ideas and resources.  Submit what you have, and the
Business Education Lesson Plan Team will format and organize all material.

Updated September 7, 2011