CMGT CMGT 501: Communication Pro-Seminar Tues 2pm (4 units)

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Spring 2020 (rev 20191106)

debate, and critical thinking is encouraged, we strive to show respect for everyone in the class. During debate of ideas, let’s please try to emphasize academic inquiry over advocacy.

#### Readings

This class will use texts, readings available as PDF files on blackboard (indicated by ** on the reading schedule), and articles that need to be purchased through Harvard Business Publishing. Each article from Harvard Business Publishing can be purchased for about $4. In essence, this represents a course reader. To obtain the readings from Harvard Business Publishing, please use the following link: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/696522. For the Leveraging Networks Simulation from Harvard Publishing, please use the following link to purchase: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/696543

The following texts should be purchased. Please note that they can be cheaply purchased through online vendors.

Bradberry, T., & Greaves, J. (2009). Emotional intelligence 2.0. San Diego, CA: TalentSmart. --Note: Buy a new copy in order to receive the code to take the assessment

Heath, C., & Heath, D. (2007). Made to stick. New York, NY: Random House.

Newport, C. (2012). So good they can’t ignore you. New York: Business Plus.

In addition, for the final case paper, you will purchase one of the following:

Clark, D. (2016). Alibaba: The house that Jack Ma built. New York: HarperCollins

Gerstner, L. V. (2002). Who says elephants can’t dance? New York: HarperCollins

Fiorina, C. (2009). Tough choices: A memoir. New York: Penguin

#### Assignments

Participation in Class Discussion (5%)

Each student must contribute to the learning in this class. In most class sessions, you must speak, ask questions, and perhaps, argue respectfully. To do so, you must prepare well: read the assigned materials before class; read, view or listen to other relevant and interesting content; think. Staying silent in class is poor performance for a graduate level course. Given that much of our discussion will be based on shared simulated experience; all students should be willing to contribute. Moreover, there are many in-class activities (e.g., an impromptu speech and team activities) that require participation. Your participation grade allows your participation to be rewarded in your course grade.

Judgment of participation is based on the instructors’ aggregate impressions gained throughout the semester. If you participate frequently and enthusiastically, you will earn an “A” grade. You will not earn the full score by merely attending classes. Simply attending classes and only occasionally participating will result in a mediocre grade. If you are frequently absent, disengaged or disrespectful, you will earn zero. You will receive a participation grade for the first half of the semester and a grade for the second half of the semester (2.5% for each half). Participation feedback in the first half of the course will allow you to adjust, if needed, for the second half.

Quizzes (10%)

Graduate students learn inside and outside the classroom. Classroom activities build on knowledge gained through the readings. There will often be short quizzes at the start of class to ensure adequate comprehension of readings in preparation for class. Questions typically require you to identify, define, or apply theoretical concepts from the readings. Quizzes will be administered using blackboard, so please bring a laptop, ipad, or at least a smartphone to class. There will