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SPCH-1318-021 Interpersonal Communication
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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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Interpersonal Communication, 2024 Release, Kory Floyd, Copyright 2024 Publisher McGraw Hill
We are using the Connect version of this textbook, which is a digital version from McGraw Hill that will be used for assignments and tests in Blackboad Ultra. Please read below for instructions on how to purchase and access our textbook.
How to Register for Connect through Blackboard Ultra:
Video link: https://www.mheducation.com/highered/support/connect/first-day-of-class/blackboard-ultra.html
Step 1: Login into your campus Blackboard Ultra account using your personal login and password.
Step 2: Then select SPCH-1318.
Step 3: Select the folder that contains your course assignments.
Step 4: Select any McGraw-Hill Connect assignment link to start the registration process.
Step 5: Enter your email address and click Begin. If you receive the message, you have a Connect Account but have forgotten your password, click Forgot Password. *Depending on your school, you might skip this step. That’s ok! Just continue the process from that step to the end.
Step 6: Create your McGraw-Hill Education account. It is recommended to use your school email address when creating an account. To receive text alerts, enter your mobile number. Agree to the Terms and Conditions and then click Continue.
Step 7: You’ll see 3 registration options. Choose what works best for you, but at the very least Get 14-Day Courtesy access now - you need it to get started on Week One assignments.
• Enter your access code from the bookstore and click Redeem.
• Buy Online to purchase access
• Get 14-day Courtesy Access
Step 8: Click Confirm. You are now registered.
Access to the internet, note taking materials.
Course Objectives:
Through reading the current literature, researching recent communication findings, and participating in group and individual oral assignments, the student will:
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
15% - Final Paper - Skills Analysis
20% - 2 Essays (10% Each) – The Way I See Me and Relationship Analysis
20% - 2 Exams (10% Each) - Midterm and Final
15% - Coffee Talk
20% - McGraw Hill SmartBook Exercises
10% - Attendance and Participaton
1. Regular attendance is essential. This class is interaction oriented. 3 absences will result in a loss of one letter from your final grade(if you have an A and are absent 3 times, you will end up with a B). An additional 3 absences will lower grade another letter. And so on, and on.
2. Like lapses in attendance, tardiness will have a negative effect on your grade. If you are late more than 6 times, you will lose one letter grade from your final grade. You are considered late if class has already started when you arrive. See #1 for example.
SmartBook Chapters are due on Sundays at 11:59pm. With the exception of the first day and April 7, class will not meet in-person on Mondays - this will give you a chance to complete those assignments.
Unless otherwise specified, all major assignments are due on Sundays at 11:59pm.
Week Eight assignments will be due on Wednesday, May 7 at 11:59pm. No late work is accepted. That is for your benefit as we will cover a lot of material in a short period of time.
McGraw Hill Connect SmartBook assignments guide you through concepts that need covered in each chapter. They take anywhere from 45 minutes to 75 minutes per chapter to complete.
Classroom discussions require your participation. This is a speech course, so we'll close the door and create our own small community and have interaction that adds to the material presented in the textbook.
Online discussions require original posts and responses to your peers. You must make an original post and respond to at least two of your peers in a meaningful way to receive full credit.
Week 1: March 17 - 23
McGraw Hill Connect SmartBook assignments: Chapters 1 and 2: About Communication and Culture & Gender
Due date: Sunday March 23 by 11:59 PM
Week 1 Coffee Talk: Getting Acquainted – post early and respond to at least two of your peers. Due date: Sunday March 23 by 11:59 PM.
Get information about Final Project - Skills Analysis Paper. It is not due until Week 8, but it will require you to consider information about the paper as you begin the course.
Week 2: March 24 - 30
McGraw Hill Connect SmartBook assignments: Chapters 3 and 4: Communication & The Self and Interpersonal Perception
Due date: Sunday, March 30 by 11:59 PM
Get information about and begin work on Major Assignment - Paper 1: “The Way We See Me”
Due date: Sunday, April 6 by 11:59 PM.
Week 3: March 31 - April 6
McGraw Hill Connect SmartBook assignment: Chapter 9 Forming & Maintaining Personal Relationships
Due Sunday, April 6 by 11:59 PM
Week 3 Coffee Talk: Relationship Stages set to music – post early and respond to at least two of your peers.
Due date: Sunday April 6 by 11:59 PM.
Major Assignment- Paper 1: The Way We See Me” due Sunday April 6 by 11:59 PM
Paper must be submitted as a Word Document or PDF File. Do not send a link to download your essay from Google Drive - you can export a PDF from that program.
Week 4: April 7 - 13
McGraw Hill Connect SmartBook assignment: Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationships in Close Relationships
Due date: Sunday, April 13 by 11:59 PM
I will be traveling with Amarillo College students April 9 - 12. Class will not meet on Wednesday, April 9 or Thursday, April 10.
Week 4 Coffee Talk: Friendship – post early and respond to at least two of your peers.
Midterm Exam - must be taken in McGraw Hill Connect. It covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 & 10. It is an open book exam containing 50 multiple-choice questions. It does not have a time limit and allows for 2 attempts. Allow yourself time to prepare to take it including accounting for any problems with technology.
Due date: April 13 by 11:59 PM
Week 5: April 14 - 20
McGraw Hill Connect SmartBook assignment: Chapter 11: Conflict
Due date: Sunday, April 20 by 11:59 PM
Get information about and begin work on Major Assignment - Paper 2: “Relationship Analysis”
Due date: Sunday, April 27 by 11:59 PM.
Week 6: April 21 - 27
McGraw Hill Connect SmartBook assignments: Chapters 5 and 6: Language & Nonverbal Communication
Due date: Sunday, April 27 by 11:59 PM.
Week 6 Coffee Talk: Nonverbal Scavenger Hunt – post early and respond to at least two of your peers.
Due date: Sunday, April 27 by 11:59 PM.
Major Assignment - Paper 2: “Relationship Analysis” due Sunday April 27 by 11:59 PM
Paper must be submitted as a Word Document or PDF file. Do not send a link to download your essay from Google Drive - you can export a PDF from that program.
Week 7: April 28 - May 4
McGraw Hill Connect SmartBook assignments: Chapters 7 and 8: Listening & Emotion
Due date: Sunday, May 4 by 11:59 PM
Final exam will open April 30 if you wish to take it early.
Tuesday, April 29 is the last day to drop the course.
Week 8: May 5 - 9
This is a very short week with a lot of work due. The final exam will open April 30 if you wish to take it early. You may also turn in your Skills Analysis paper early. All assignments are due no later than Wednesday, May 7 at 11:59 PM
McGraw Hill SmartBook assignment: Chapter 12: Deceptive Communication
Due date: May 7 by 11:59 PM
*Major Assignment – Final Paper: Skills Analysis due Monday May 7 by 11:59 PM
Paper must be submitted as a Word Document or PDF File. Do not send a link to download your essay from Google Drive - you can export a PDF file from that program.
WK 8 Coffee Talk: Final Thoughts – post your feedback about the course. Due date: Wednesday May 7 by 11:59 PM.
Final Exam - must be taken in McGraw Hill Connect. It covers Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 & 12. It is an open book exam containing 50 multiple-choice questions. It has no time limit and allows for 2 attempts. Allow yourself time to prepare to take it including accounting for any problems with technology.
Due date: May 7 by 11:59 PM
The use of proper grammar and punctuation is required in essays as is submitting through Safe Assign when turning in your final assignment. Correct APA citation of sources is required. Purdue Owl website: https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html is helpful, as is a visit to the AC Writer's Corner.
3. I understand that life happens. If you are going to be absent or late, and you know ahead of time, let me know ahead of time. I will not count you absent. If you don’t know ahead of time, keep me informed. However, if you are absent, excused or not, more than 4 times, your grade will suffer at the discretion of the instructor. When you need to get in touch with me, the easiest way for me to reply is if you email me directly - blfrank@actx.edu
4. Any makeup or late work will NOT BE ACCEPTED unless student makes arrangements with the instructor. This means all due dates pertaining to the class, for the classroom or online.
5. Anyone using an electronic device for anything other than in class exercises will be asked to leave the class.
6. Discussions in this class may contain adult (18 years of age and older), mature content, including but not inclusive to questionable language, subject matter of sex and violence, and difference of opinion. If you are not of age or do not wish to hear this content, then you may need to excuse yourself or withdraw from the class.
7. The last day to drop this class on AC's master calendar is Tuesday, April 29.
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