Interpersonal Communication Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

SPCH-1318-004 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. Interpersonal Messages  – 4^th Edition

Supplies

Access to the internet

The ability to upload or attach documents in Microsoft Word

Student Performance

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.

 

Learning Outcomes:

1.     Exhibit understanding of interpersonal theories and principles.

2.     Demonstrate ability to analyze and critique verbal and nonverbal interactions in mediated and face-to-face contexts.

3.     Identify perceptual processes as they relate to self and others.

4.     Demonstrate critical thinking ability by effectively researching, evaluating and applying communication theories in oral and/or written assignments.

5.     Demonstrate understanding of the relevance of cross-cultural, co-cultural, gender and age 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

• No administrative withdrawals will be initiated by the instructor. It is the responsibility of the student to withdraw before the deadline.

• The following is also a list of student behavior:

   If you were not here for a lecture, then it is up to you to get the notes and assignments that you missed from other students. Please don’t come up to me and ask “What did I miss?”  I don’t have any notes for you to copy.

   

   All cell phones must be put on silent and set on your desk or table in front of you.  You may need them from time to time for research purposes so you need them handy.  (and I can see them)

   

  Text messaging during class is not permitted.  Anyone caught text messaging during class is subject to dismissal

   

  If you are not having fun, be sure and let me know……I’ll try and liven it up a little.

  If you need any help with anything, be sure and ask, call, or come by after class.  I’m here to teach and to help you any way I can.

  Relax, listen, get to know each other, have fun, and enjoy.  No one said that learning couldn’t be fun too.

  Come and talk to me.  I’m easily approachable, and willing to help you with anything at anytime!  That’s what I’m here for.

Grading Criteria

                                                  Grading Policy

15% - Mini Papers

 25% - Attendance

          25% - Semester Project

                                                                                        25% - Exams

                                                                                       10% - Revel Readings & Quizzes                                                                                

Grading Schema:

89.5-      100-      A

79.5-      89.5-     B

69.5-      79.5-     C

59.5-      69.5-     D

0-          59.5-     F

 

Papers attempted after the due date can not be submitted online.  Late papers must be put in the instructors box.  All late papers will be deducted a letter grade for every class day that it is late.

All exams have a lengthy time that they can be taken.  There will be no make up exams.

Attendance

 

Attendance is necessary for an Interpersonal course since a lot of the learning is done in group . Please remember that attendance is 25% of your total grade.

  The grading for attendance is as follows:

• No more than 2 absences -   100
• 3 absences -                            80
• 4 -                                            70
• 5 -                                            60
• 6 -                                            50
• 7 -                                            40
• 8 -                                            30
• 9+ -                                            0  

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