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SPCH-1318-009 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
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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
Textbook: “”Interpersonal 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 be graded on the readings and quizzes you complete on-line.
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.
If you have a Pearson account, enter your username and password. Otherwise, create a new account. Note: If you are also registering for a Pearson MyLab (like MyMathLab or MyVirtualChild) this term, you must register for the MyLab first, in order to use the same username and password for REVEL.
When your accounts are linked, select an access option:
• Redeem an access code purchased from the bookstore.
• Buy access using a credit card or PayPal.
• If available, get temporary access.
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:
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
Course Description:
SPCH 1318 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.
Learning Outcomes upon successful completion of this course, students will:
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 influences on human communication.
6 Demonstrate ability to identify, evaluate, and apply conflict styles and conflict management techniques in dyads and/or groups.
7 Identify types of and barriers to effective listening.
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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".
Every student is required to comply with the policies published in the “Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.”
Course Requirements:
Revel Chapter Activities and Quizzes= 30%
2 Major Assignments= 20 %
Class Attendance/Participation= 20%
Final project= 20%
Final Exam= 10%
Chapter Quizzes and Activities:
Each week we will study new Interpersonal Communication topics. All of the readings are located in Revel. You will find this linked to the course content.
You need to read the chapter and take the smaller self-tests and quizzes as you go. There is a Chapter Quiz at the end of each Chapter.
Your scores for each week’s activities and quizzes will be worth different point values, but will count for 30% of your total grade.
The lowest grade will be dropped.
For most of the class, the chapter readings and quizzes are due by Monday. It is important for you to have your readings and quizzes completed before class.
Papers/Assignments:
You will have one essay (2-3 pages) and one group assignment (a multi-media presentation).
Each of these will be worth 10% of your final grade.
Assignments must be submitted to the Assignment Drop Box on Blackboard by 11:30 PM on the due date. I do not accept hard copies.
Class participation and Attendance:
This is an eight week course. Your attendance and participation in the classroom is crucial to your success in the course. We will be working on a variety of assignments in class that will be counted as part of your overall participation grade. Class participation is more than your presence in the room. I expect you to be engaged and willing to take part in class discussions, group activities and writing assignments.
Final Project:
You will write an essay about your IPC skills before and after this course as they relate to family, friends, workplace, romantic relationships etc. More information will follow. . The instructions are found in Blackboard.
Final Exam:
The final exam will be comprehensive and worth 100 points. Check course calendar for due date.
Late Work Policy:
This is an eight week class, so there is not much time to catch up if you fall behind. I will not accept late submissions on Revel assignments. (reading assignments and quizzes).
As for other assignments, I will take 20 points off if the assignment is turned in one day late. After that, I will grade the assignment, and average it with a zero. (half credit)
Grading Scale:
A= 90-100
B=80-89
C= 70- 79
D= 60-69
F= 59 or below
Extra Credit:
Students may write up to 4 papers during the semester to earn extra credit. These 2 page papers are worth an additional 5 points to an assigned paper or test.
The papers may be turned in at any point in the semester but no later than the week scheduled for final projects presentations. Make sure you allow enough time to complete class assignments before you focus on extra credit papers.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall 2016.
Course Calendar:
Unless otherwise specified, the readings and quizzes are due on the Monday before we work on the chapters in class.
Week 1: January 16-21
Revel Assignment- Chapter 1 and 2: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Messages
Read the chapter, and take the short quizzes after each section. Quizzes only, not shared writing!
Complete Chapter 1 and 2 Quiz
*The quizzes are found in the Revel content at the end of the chapter
Due date: Friday January 19th by 11:30 PM.
* The Revel assignment is due on Friday for the first week, these assignments will be due on Mondays for the rest of the term.
Fill out the “10 questions” form found in the “drop box” area on Blackboard. Submit your assignment to the Assignment Drop Box by Sunday at 11:59PM.
Week 2: January 22-28
Revel Assignment- Chapter 3: Perception of Self and Others and Chapter 4: Listening and Interpersonal Communication
Read the chapters and take the quizzes after each section. Quizzes only, not shared writing!
Complete chapter 3 and 4 quizzes
* Chapter 3 and 4 quizzes are found at the end of the chapter in Revel
Due date: Jan 22nd by 11:59PM
Week 3: January 29-February 4
Revel Assignment- Interpersonal Relationships Chapter 9
Read the chapter and take the quizzes after each section. Quizzes only, not shared writing
Complete Chapter 9 Quiz* Chapter 9 quiz is found at the end of the chapter in Revel
Due Monday January 29th by 11:59 PM
Major Assignment- Paper 1: The Way We See Me” due Sunday Feb 4 by 11:59PM
Week 4: February 5-11
Revel Assignment- Interpersonal Relationships Types and Theories Chapter 10
Read the chapter and take the quizzes after each section, quizzes only, not shared writing.
Complete Chapter 10 quiz
* Chapter 10 quiz is found at the end of the chapter in Revel
Due date: February 5th by 11:59PM
Week 5: February 12-18
Revel Assignment-Interpersonal Conflict Management Chapter 11
Read the chapter and take the quizzes after each section, quizzes only, not shared writing.
Complete Quiz Chapter 11
* The quiz is found at the end of the chapter in Revel
Due date: February 12th by 11:59 PM.
Major Assignment: “Love Lyrics presentation due Thursday February 15th in class”
Week 6: February 19-25
Revel Assignment: Verbal Messages Chapter 5 and Nonverbal Messages Chapter 6
Read the chapters and take the quizzes after each section. Quizzes only, no shared writing.
Complete: Chapter 5 and 6 Quiz
*The quiz is found at the end of the chapter in Revel
Due date: Monday February 19th by 11:59 PM.
Week 7: February 25-March 3
Revel Assignment- Emotional Messages Chapter 7
Read the chapter and take the quizzes after each section. Quizzes only, not shared writing
Complete Chapter 7 Quiz
*Chapter 7 quiz is at the end of the chapter in Revel
Due date: Monday February 26th by 11:59 PM.
*Final Project assignment is due Monday March 4th by 11:59PM
Week 8: March 4-6
Revel Assignment- Conversation Messages Chapter 8
Read the chapter and take the quizzes after each section. Quizzes only, no shared writing.
Complete the Chapter 8 Quiz
Due date: March 4 by 11:59 PM
*Final Project: Skills Analysis due Monday March 4 by 11:59PM.
Final Exam: Opens Sunday March 3 and closes March 6 at 11:59PM
*No work will be accepted after 11:59PM Wednesday March 6.
Withdrawal Policy:
No administrative withdrawals will be initiated by the instructor. It is each student’s responsibility to drop a class or withdraw from school in the event he/she decides to quit attending class.
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