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Thornton SPEECH
1290 2007-08
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
SYLLABUS
COURSE
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the student with
information and
skills to improve
interpersonal communication in personal and
professional settings.
Areas of emphasis include: self confidence
training, active listening,
language usage, nonverbal communication,
assertiveness training,
interviews, group dynamics and oral
presentations.
TEXT:
Understanding Human Communication by Adler and Rodman, 9th
ed
REQUIRED
One (1) DVD+RW PRE FORMATTED
Recordable disc
MATERIALS:
A three ring binder
Three (3) Scantrons – form
No. 886 – E ‘Mini Essay Book’
COURSE
GOALS: 1. To understand how the self concept is formed
and recognize that it
is possible to change
one’s self concept.
2. To understand how
perceptions influence interpersonal
communications.
3. To understand the
influence of language on communication and
improve language usage.
4. To learn the importance
of nonverbal communication and how to
use nonverbal
communication effectively.
5. To improve active
listening skills.
6. To learn methods of
solving conflicts in interpersonal and small
group communication.
7. To learn assertiveness
techniques.
8. To learn interviewing
and information gathering techniques.
GENERAL
- to communicate effectively
EDUCATION
- to solve problems analytically, systematically and insightfully
ATTRIBUTES:
- to acquire interpersonal and personal development skills
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to learn independently and collaboratively
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to appreciate diversity and commonality.
ATTENDANCE:
The study of interpersonal communication requires face-to-face
interaction, therefore
attendance is necessary. Students with high
absenteeism (more than 6
hours of class) risk being withdrawn from
the class (WF).
ASSIGNMENTS: All written assignments must be typed.
LATE
ASSIGNMENTS: All written Assignments turned in late will, at
least, be lowered one
full grade. If you are
unable to come to class, you may email your
assignment or have it
dropped off.
SPEECHES:
Final speeches not delivered on the day assigned will be lowered one
full grade unless you can
provide the instructor with documentation of
an emergency which
prohibited you from attending class. Failure to
complete and present the
final speech will results in a failing grade
for the course.
TUTORING:
Free tutoring is available in the Academic Support Center (ASC) in K
100. (248) 522-3435. In
addition to tutoring in subject areas, the ASC
also offers drop-in
writing tutoring. Bring a copy of your assignment
along with your rough
draft.
ADA
NOTIFICATION: Students requiring special assistance (including
those affected by the
American Disabilities Act)
should contact the PASS Office which will
inform the instructor of any
special conditions pertaining to their
learning. For more
information, contact the Orchard Ridge PASS
Department (K 111)
248-533-3480.
GRADES &
MARKS: Your total number of point for the semester will
determine your final
grade. A through F grades
will be assigned to all students who
complete the class, or
who do not officially withdraw.
GRADING
SCALE:
88 to 89 % = B+ 78
to79 % = C+ 68 to 69 % = D+
92 to 100% = A 82 to 87 % = B 72 to 77 % = C 60
to 67 % = D
90 to 91 % = A- 80 to 81 % = B- 71 to 72 % = C-
Below 60% = F
W – Student
initiated withdrawal: The student is responsible to submitting
appropriate documents to withdraw officially from the course during the time
specified for the academic period.
WF and WP –
F – Faculty initiated withdrawal: These marks must be requested by the
student and will be considered, under emergency circumstances to indicate
insufficient class work to merit a passing grade. It will not be
automatically assigned in place of an F.
INCOMPLETE:
A student must have completed about 75% of the class and have a valid reason
for being unable to complete the class. Students must request the mark from
the instructor before the end of the last week of classes. To make up an
Incomplete, see the instructor during the next semester and make an
appointment to complete the missed work. If the work is not completed in
the allotted time, the I will become a WP.
PLAGIARISM:
“Cheating – No student shall engage in behavior which, in the judgment of
the instructor of the class, may be construed as cheating. This may
include, but is not limited to, plagiarism or other forms of academic
dishonesty such as the acquisition (without permission) of tests or other
academic materials and/or distribution of same. This includes students who
aid and abet, as well as those who attempt such behavior.” OCC Student
Information & Services Guide.
Students who plagiarize or cheat on a test, paper or speech will receive a
FAILING GRADE for that work and, based on the severity, risk failing the
entire class.
SPECIAL
NOTES:
Baseball caps, hats and hoodies are NOT appropriate attire
in the business world or in a communication class. If others can not see
your eyes and face they can not communicate effectively with you – and you
can not communicate effectively with them. Plan on having ‘good hair days’.
Ear jacks, buds and other electronic audio devices are also not
appropriate in a communication setting.
All cell phones and pagers need to be turned OFF during
class as a courtesy to classmates and the instructor. Failure to do so will
result in a loss of participation points. Repeated offenses may result in a
failing grade.
No firearms, weapons or alcohol may be brought on campus or to
class.
ASSIGNMENTS AND POINTS
SPE 1290
POINTS YOUR
POSIBLE
SCORE
SELF PERCEPTION PAPER:
See assignment handout
5 _____
BOOK REVIEW:
Prepare a review of a book about
10 _____
interpersonal communication. You may select
a book from
the list supplied by the instructor or
consult the instructor
about other books not on the list. See the
assignment handout.
TESTS:
There will be three (3) tests during the semester,
50 _____
covering text readings, lectures and class
activities. Only 2
tests will count. There are NO make-up
tests.
_____ _____
_____
DYAD REPORT:
You will become acquainted with a
15 _____
student from the class and write a report
about the person.
After reading the other student’s report
about you, you will
write a brief reaction paper.
GROUP PROJECT:
With four or five other students you will
20 _____
prepare a 20 minute report on one of the
chapters from the text
(Chapters 10 - 13 covering concepts of
public communication)
SPEECH:
At the end of the semester students will present an
20 _____
informative speech from an outline. The
speech should
incorporate information gained from
interviews as well as research.
The speech topic may be about your chosen
career or a social or
political interest.
ATTENDANCE:
Since many activities are conducted in
class, 20 _____
attendance is necessary. For every absence
4 points will be
deducted for a 3 hour class.
Students with high absenteeism will be
dropped from the class.
PARTICIPATION:
Your participation in informal discussions,
10 _____
role playing, interviews and group
activities, is an important part
of this class. You and the instructor will
evaluate your participation
at the end of the semester to determine your
score.
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE 150 _____
The instructor reserves the right to add or delete assignments during the
semester.
Communication Apprehension Survey 1 A _____ 1 B _____
Listening Self Evaluation Sore 2 A _____ 2 B _____
Listening Profile Score 3 A _____ 3 B _____
EXTRA
CREDIT: Students may elect to complete an extra credit project
for a possible 5 points maximum of extra credit.
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Communication Project –
Focusing on a communication concept, prepare and present a project
illustrating one on the concepts presented in class.
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Cross Cultural Interview –
Conduct at least a 15 minute interview with a person from a culture very
different than your own. Turn in an audio or video tape of the
interview (See handout explaining this activity.)
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Student success Seminars –
You will receive one point each seminar you attend. – top the maximum
of 5 extra credit points
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Discover Program – (See
handout explaining this activity.)
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Journals – Write one entry
per class ‘week’. See explanation below
The purpose of
writing a journal is to allow you to communicate with yourself
intrapersonally in order to increase your self awareness and improve your
self esteem. You are encouraged to assess your goals, values, beliefs and
reactions to communications experiences within the class and outside. “A
key to improvement of self-concept is to decide to change, and to begin now
to make small changes in behavior and attitudes that lead to a more fully
functioning self. The journal is an outlet for self-expression and can be a
method for celebrating the positive aspects of self.” (Pearson and Yoder,
Understanding and Sharing.)
A good example
of journal writing is Hugh Prather’s book Notes to Myself.
JOURNAL GUIDELINES:
1.
Purchase a small notebook for the journal
2.
A minimum, of one entry per class ‘week’ (15 entries total minimum).
Each entry should be at least one page. Entry #1: What are your
impressions on the first class meeting?
3.
Date all entries.
4.
Use chapter CHALLENGES, the ACTIVITIES at the end of each chapter, or
see me for additional possible entry options.
5.
When responding to questions or exercises from the text or class,
please record the question or explain the exercise before responding.
6.
The journal will be confidential; only I will read the contents.
VOICE and EMAIL COURTESY PROCEDURES
1.
For information about class lectures and activities, please check
with another student / study buddy from the class.
2.
Please include the following information when you are leaving a voice
message:
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Your name – first and last
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Your course (ex: Speech 1290)
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Your section (ex: Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock)
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Your specific message
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Your phone number – including the area code
3. You may expect a return call for the following emergencies:
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An extended absence of more than 1 week.
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Missed Final Speech
4. For missed assignments, essays or papers:
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Written assignments may be emailed – or dropped off at my
office.
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E-mail: include SPE 1290 in the subject
line .
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Be sure to indicate your NAME, COURSE NUMBER and SECTION.
5. I try to respond to E-mail the same day – remember I am only on campus M
– TH.
PHONE NUMBER: 248-522-3693
OFFICE: G 109
MAILBOX: G 110
EMAIL: sethornt@oaklandcc.edu
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