Interpersonal Communication Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

SPCH-1318-009 Interpersonal Communication

Prerequisites

Course Description

Theory and practice in one-to-one and small group communication with emphasis on the development and improvement of verbal and non-verbal skills.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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\ Messages, 6th Ed., customized Edition, Joseph Devito  

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Student Performance

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\ \ 1.       Define and explain basic communication terms and principles which undergird competent communication in personal, social, and   professional settings. \ \ 2.       Analyze various communication contexts. \ \ 3.       Understand the process of perception and the part perception plays in communicating with others. \ \ 4.       Improve listening skills. \ \ 5.       Understand the process of intercultural communication. \ \ 6.       Apply communication principles and theory in diverse circumstances and demonstrate effective communication, distinguishing        effective from less effective responses. \ \ 7.       Become aware of the stages of relational development and deterioration. \ \ 8.       Describe the influence of both verbal and nonverbal messages in communication. \ \ 9.       Demonstrate use of appropriate citations for all reference work used in papers and presentations. \ \ 10.   Participate in class and group processes. \ \ 11.   Demonstrate courtesy and respect for classmates. \

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\ ·         Student participation in class is essential. Each student is a vital part of the class and regular attendance is necessary.  Three absences can lower your grade one level.  Do NOT be absent the day an oral assignment is due.

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\ ·         All assignments should be completed on the date due.  If there are suitable extenuating circumstances, other arrangements might be made.  Approval must be obtained from the instructor prior to the due date.  Late work (only one class day late is acceptable) will result in 30 points deducted from the grade.

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\ ·         There will be a mid-term exam and a final exam as well as quizzes and other various assignments throughout the semester.  These assignments will be weighted differently in figuring the grade.  The students will be informed as to the weight of each assignment.

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\ ·         There will be no administrative withdrawals.  Each student is responsible for his/her own withdrawal.   Grades will be given on required work, not just completed work.

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\ IPC - Course Objectives

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\ Through reading the current literature, researching recent communication findings, and participating in group and individual oral assignments, the student will:

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\ •           Define and explain basic communication terms and principles which undergird       competent communication in personal, social, and professional settings.

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\ •           Analyze various communication contexts.

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\ •           Understand the process of perception and the part perception plays in         communicating with others.

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\ •           Improve listening skills.

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\ •           Understand the process of intercultural communication.

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\ •           Apply communication principles and theory in diverse circumstances and   demonstrate    effective communication, distinguishing effective from less effective  responses.

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\ •           Become aware of the stages of relational development and deterioration.

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\ •           Describe the influence of both verbal and nonverbal messages in communication.

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\ •           Demonstrate use of appropriate citations for all reference work used in papers and             presentations.

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\ •           Participate in class and group processes.

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\ •           Demonstrate courtesy and respect for classmates. 

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Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to treat each other and the instuctor with respect. 

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\ Students are expected to be on time and to participate in all activities.

Grading Criteria

\ Mid-Term Exam and Final are double.  Other grades are averaged equally and both are on a 100 point scale.

Attendance

\ Students must be in class.  If you must be absent, please notify the instructor.  Three absences will result in lowering your grade one letter.  If there are extenuating circumstances, please discuss them with the instructor.

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Additional Information

Many communication courses ask students to engage in a level of self-disclosure not usually characteristic of other courses (e.g. Calculus). Different people will feel comfortable with varying levels of self-disclosure. While I would like you to draw from your personal experience, you may choose to talk about yourself or someone you know. If it is the latter, in the interest of confidentially they should remain nameless. While some things in this course may be therapeutic, this class is not therapy. Therefore I reserve the right to limit self-disclosure if it is not in keeping with the objectives of the course. Additionally, because some individuals will be sharing personal stories, I expect there to be a level of confidentiality among the members of the class and respect for their classmates’ privacy