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SPCH-1318-012 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
DeVito, J. A. Interpersonal Messages, 5th ed., Pearson
Course Objectives:
Through reading the current literature, researching recent communication findings, and participating in group and individual oral assignments, the student will:
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33 % - Quizzes
Quizzes for each chapter
20 % - Semester project
47% - Participation
22% - in class participation
15% - Reflections & assignments ( Syllabus quiz, self tests, additional assignments, reports, etc.)
10% - attendance
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. I can’t stand tardiness. 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.
We all experience unexpected difficulties. 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.
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 .
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