[nabs-l] marketing class

[Ashley Bramlett]

Hi all,

I am debating whether to take intro to marketing or another business class. I’m taking a class more for the knowledge, as a resume builder, and something to do as I look for work. My goals are to learn something for the work world; I may want to go into marketing or communications; I have a liberal studies degree.
I also want to learn about the office environment and how it functions.

I’m hesitant though as I wonder just how accessible the class will be. In the past, group work using case studies, videos, and blackboard discussions has posed a big problem.

The professor says she lectures from powerpoint. This is typical as many teachers do it; she also uses class discussion, group activities, case studies, and videos.
I could benefit from lectures and discussion as everyone else does.

But she indicates we use ocasional group blackboard discussion and videos are critical.

So my questions. Have you taken marketing? If so, what was your experience? Did you run into these challenges and how did you deal with them?

Is the blackboard submission link accessible? How about discussions? 
I may have issues with group projects, but that would be the same with the business organization development class too.

How did you get access to video content? I would ask the professor questions, but she is adjunct and does not have an office on campus. she already told me in her email that she is only on campus to teach, and furthermore, the best communication channel is email. This eliminates the idea of discussing stuff either on phone, skype, or in person in her office. Often, face to face is best, because emails you can go round and round and not be helped. Now, with a discussion, you can have more of an understanding, in my opinion.

So, I’m just thinking aloud. My last professor for religion showed videos extensively, but we worked it out. she spoke to me after class to answer my questions or if there was some action she felt I needed, she told me after class.
Additionally, any concerns we discussed in office hours; she was full time, and had office on campus.

I’ll check online and see if there are any ratings for the marketing professor.

Look forward to ideas.
Ashley