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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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SPCH-1318-023 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
: “”Messages”” by Joseph A. Devito 4th edition, including the on-line component called Revel. You will use Revel in this course for readings and activities.
The Revel component is essential for success in this course. You will have the option to take quizzes to check for understanding through Revel.
IMPORTANT: I would also get a hard copy of the book. It will help with the quizzes you will take on Blackboard under weekly tests.
Student Registration Instructions
To access REVEL from your Blackboard course:
Start from your Blackboard course.
Select a content area. The link is called “Revel Text and Activities”from the left navigation menu.
Select Open REVEL.
When your accounts are linked, select an access option:
Your REVEL content appears.
To go back to Blackboard, look for the Blackboard tab or window in your browser.
That’s it. Throughout the semester, please access your REVEL content through Blackboard.
To upgrade temporary access to full access:
To upgrade your access before your temporary access expires, select the link in your confirmation email.
Once your temporary access expires, when you open REVEL from Blackboard, you’re prompted to upgrade your access. Redeem a pre-purchased access code, or buy access using a credit card or PayPal.
Need help?
If you have trouble getting access, make sure your laptop or other device is set up to work with REVEL.
Visit Pearson Support at https://support.pearson.com/getsupport.
Dedicated REVEL support line for students: (855) 875-1801
Class Information
Cell phone use: please do not text, message or answer calls during class. If you have an emergency, notify me prior to class. Cell phones should be placed on silent during class. We may need to use them at times for research during class at instructor suggestion.
Missed class time: If you miss a lecture, please check with another student for the notes and assignments. Be in class on presentation days.
Participation Grade
This grade will be given at the end of the semester. This grade is for listening to speeches in class and participating in all discussions and speeches. This means if you participate, do not talk, use your cell phone, sleep or work on your own speech while others are speaking, you will receive the complete points. You either get the full points or none. This is an easy grade so don't mess it up.
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".
There will be several activities during this class that will need your participation. You will get the most out of the class if you are involved in these activities and in class discussions.
Chapter Tests 100 points total
Reflection papers 100 points total
Assignments 100 points each (total of 5)
Final presentation 200 points (100 points for the group and 100 points for the
individual)
Participation 100 points (given at the end of the course)
Grade Final
A = 900 - 1000 points
B = 800 - 899 points
C = 700 - 799 points
D = 500 - 699 points
F = below 500 points
Each class period, you will be asked to sign in as you enter the room.
Because this is a communication course and participation is part of your grade, regular attendance is essential.
Perfect attendance means no absences or tardies, all speeches given on due date. Perfect attendance = exemption from the Final Exam. Please notify me by email if you are going to be absent, especially on speech days. If you miss a lecture day, please get the notes from another student.
Week One - October 25 & 27
True Colors, Communication Model, Interpersonal Communication (Blackboard Chapter 1 test)
Read Chapter 1 in the textbook
Week Two - November 1 & 3
Verbal and nonverbal communication (Reflection paper)
Week Three - November 8 & 10
Self-concept, Perception, Johari's Window (Blackboard Chapter test)
Read Chapter 3 in textbook
Week Four - November 15 & 17
Movie night and Listening (Group Reflection Paper)
Week Five - November 22 & Thanksgiving
Cultural and Gender Communication - Guest panel for open discussion
No class on Thanksgiving Day
Reflection Paper over Cultural and Gender communication
Week Six - November 29 & December 1
Conflict resolution and Emotional Messages (Blackboard Chapter test)
Read Chapter 11 in the textbook
Week Seven - December 6 & 8
Love and Family relationships (Blackboard Chapter test)
Read Chapter 10
Week Eight - December 13 & 15
Final group presentation - instructions will be given out at the start of the course
08/16/23 2:10 PM
08/16/23 2:10 PM