2000-2001 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

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Department of Technology Support and Training
Eberly College of Business and Information Technology

Credit designation below title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (sh) semester hours of credit per semester.

ADMS 221 Business Technical Writing
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Application of business and technical writing styles, letters, memos, reports, procedures, and manuals are some areas of concern. Emphasis will be on clear, concise writing style. (May not be used as a substitute for ADMS 321)

ADMS 231 Speech Communication for Professionals 1c-0l-1sh
Students will study theory and principles of effective oral presentations in a professional setting. Content includes audience analysis, management of speech anxiety, topic selection and refinement, proper selection and use of visual aids, and speech forms. Students will build professional presentation skills as they fulfill course assignments to develop, critique, and deliver professional presentations.

ADMS 321 Business and Interpersonal Communications
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: ENGL 101, ENGL 202
A study of communication theory and principles as applied to business situations and practices; development of communication skills in areas of communication such as speaking, writing, listening, and nonverbal communicating. Emphasis will be on building effective interpersonal relations in a business environment.

ADMS 342 Intercultural Business Communication
3c-0l-3sh
Prerequisite: Junior standing
Provides an in-depth study and theoretical understanding of intercultural business communication, including international, national, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic cultures. Students will explore practices, trends, and difficulties of people primarily identified with one culture, attempting to interact with people of another culture through speaking, listening, writing, and nonverbal means. Problems of intercultural communication situations for business will be pinpointed, elements of the problems clarified, and guidelines projected for problem mitigation.

ADMS 481 Special Topics
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
Special topics are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are offered primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.

ADMS 482 Independent Study
var-1-3sh
Prerequisite: Prior approval through advisor, faculty member, department chairperson, dean, and provost's office
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.