Interpersonal Communication Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

SPCH-1318-009 Interpersonal Communication

Prerequisites

Course Description

Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

DeVito, J. A. Messages, Amarillo College Custom Edition. Pearson Custom Publishing, 2013

Supplies

Each student must provide writing/note-taking materials and two one-hundred question scantron forms.  Students will write in journals each week, and a spiral notebook is preferable. 

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SPCH 1318: Interpersonal Communication

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Application of communication theory to interpersonal relationship development, maintenance and termination in relationship contexts including friendships, romantic partners, families and relationships with co-workers and supervisors.

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Learning Outcomes:

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1. Exhibit understanding of interpersonal theories and principles.
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2. Demonstrate ability to analyze and critique verbal and nonverbal interactions in mediated and face-to-face contexts.
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3. Identify perceptual processes as they relate to self and others.
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4. Demonstrate critical thinking ability by effectively researching, evaluating and applying communication theories in oral and/or written assignments.
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5. Demonstrate understanding of the relevance of cross-cultural, co-cultural, gender and age influences on human communication.
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6. Demonstrate ability to identify, evaluate and apply conflict styles and conflict management techniques in dyads and/or groups.
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7. Identify types of and barriers to effective listening.
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\ \ Grade Criteria \		\ \ Grade Equivalents \
\ \ 30% \	\ \ Presentations \	\ \    A = 90 - 100 \    B = 80 - 89 \    C = 70 - 79 \    D = 60 - 69 \    F = Below 60 \
\ \ 30% \	\ \ Papers \ \ Perception  Checking 10% \ Relationship Repair 10% \ \ Scavenger Hunt 10% \
\ \ 20% \	\ \ Participation & Attendance \
\ \ 20% \	\ \ Exams \

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Attendance

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory achievement.  Your participation in discussions and activities will directly affect your grade.  Daily attendance will be recorded. It is the responsibility of the student to remain after class and ask the teacher to adjust a tardy to an absence.

Students who maintain perfect attendance will be exempt from the final exam.         3 tardies or early exits = 1 absence. 

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