BELLEVUE COLLEGE    FALL 2012 - (Sept 18th – Dec 7th, 2012)

Course Outline and Syllabus

 

0800-A CMST 101 - Introduction to Communication (5 credits )

MW 8:30 am to 9:20 am - D Bld Rm #D102

                                         

Professor: Renee DeHeck                              Email:  renee.deheck@bellevuecollege.edu

Classroom:  D Bld #102                                  My Office: R Bld - R 230L

Comm Division Phone: 425-564-2341            Office Phone: (425-564-2115)

                                                                        Office Hrs:  TTh 9:30am  10:20am

 

Required Text:

Adler, Ronald B. & Rodman, George (2008) Understanding Human Communication (11th ed.). Oxford University Press, Inc.      (ISBN - 978-0-19-9747382)

 

Course Description:

This course is a lecture/discussion course designed to introduce you to fundamental concepts, theories, and processes of human communication, especially as they relate to the interpersonal small group, and public speaking arena. This course is also intended to provide you with the practical and relevant application of communication to your everyday life.

 

Course Outcomes:

1.   Define the process of communication

2.   Explain communication competence and identify your own personal strengths and areas of needed improvement in on-to-one, small group and one to many settings.

3.   Assess methods of language, nonverbal, and listening skills in a variety of settings.

4.   Identify the characteristics of a group and methods of creating an effective group climate.

5.   Demonstrate decision-making  and problem solving skills in a group project.

6.   Apply  critical thinking skills in the research, writing, and analysis of a speech

7.   Present a well-developed, audience-appropriate speech.

 

Course RequirementS

General Education Outcomes:

•  Think critically in reading and writing - and through other media.

•  Work and communicate effectively in groups

•  Deal constructively with information, ideas, and emotions associated with issues of diversity and conflict.

 

Class Policies of Participation/Activities:  Because Each of you holds a distinctly unique and significant perception, it is vital to the quality of our combined classroom experience that every individual Attends, Participates and Completes all Speeches/Assignments.  Regular class attendance is required and essential for success in this course, as is regular meaningful discussion. It is highly recommended that you have a college reading level.  Please consult your English placement test scores.

 

Attendance:  You are expected to attend. Points are given for attendance. If you are absent on any day, you are responsible for obtaining materials and information you missed from other class members. It is best to send an email if you are ill. All speeches must be completed to pass this course. After 4 absences you risk losing points and Students with 7 or more absences will not receive credit for the class. If you miss a speech day, you will receive a zero. The following pre-authorized adjustment may be made if:

A.    Traveling on an official Athletic Schedule.  

B.   A serious illness or verifiable emergency and you call or email prior to your scheduled performance day. You should do everything you can to communicate with your instructor within 24 hours and possible documentation (Dr.’s note / accident report) Then if time allows and if circumstances merit rescheduling, the teacher will attempt to either re-schedule or accommodate a make-up assignment.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement:

If you need course adaptations or other assistance because of a disability, if you have emergency medical information you feel you should share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case this building must be evacuated, please contact me as soon as possible, prior to undertaking any assignment for which you require an adaptation.  Verification through Disability Resource Center may be required.  Be sure to let me know of any concerns, emergencies, though out the quarter, so... don’t wait until the end

 

Special Needs:  If you need course modification/adaptation or accommodations because of a disability, I can refer you to our Disability Resource Center (DRC. The Disability Resource Center is located in B132 and can be reached at 425-564-2498.

 

PLAGIARISM: “ The act of passing off as one’s own, the ideas or writings of another.”

Statement on Academic Integrity: You should know that plagiarism is a serious violation of your contract as a student and will be treated severely.  It is important for you to understand that plagiarism is... any representation of another person’s words or ideas in a manner that makes it seem as if they were your own, in either oral or written form. 

            *Your may NOT copy another person’s papers or speeches. 

            *You should not use another person’s unique phrases or organizational schemes without making it clear to your audience where those words or ideas originated.

            *Students caught cheating on an exam or assignment will not receive any credit for that portion of the class and will be reported to the Dean of Student Programs.

            *In addition, the same speech or other assignments may not be given for credit in more than one class.  If you are taking (or have taken) some other course in the department with speech assignment, you may not recycle a speech by giving it in both classes.

 

Classroom Conduct: Use discretion and good judgment regarding visual aids, speech topics, and group presentations.  You should not bring to class any item which is illegal or prohibited on campus (i.e. drugs, alcohol, firearms, pornography, any related paraphernalia, etc.) To win the respect of your audience, avoid saying things that are offensive to them. Be constructive in your comments both in the classroom and online.  If you have any questions about what may or may not be appropriate, ask your instructor.

            As we celebrate language diversity, we also ask that in a Group setting, the conversation in the group be in English.

Behavior Expectations & Requirements:

•  It’s your responsibility to visit MyBC Web for announcements and lecture notes.

•  NO emailed papers please, I only accept printed copies,.  And they MUST be STAPLED BEFORE YOU TURN THEM IN (No Paper clips). Points docked for Non-Stapled Papers.

• Not Arriving late to class – If you arrive 20 min. late +, to class, you are marked absent.

• Not Leaving before the end of class, please let me know in advance. 

• No Multi-tasking Cell Phones, Surfing Web Sites,Texting or using I-Pods during  class time.

• Talking during lectures or while another student is talking

• Not Walking into class during a presentation & Wait until the end to ask questions

 

COURSE EXPERIENCE & ASSIGNMENTS:

 

Attendance And In-class Group Activities: (80 pts)

*We will occasionally break into groups during class time to work on exercises that relate to material covered during lectures. Points vary, approx. 10 - 20 pts. each.

            (No Emailed Assignments or Papers accepted - only hard copies accepted)

*Role sheet passed around & it’s your responsibility to sign it. You are absent if 20min late.

 

COLLAGE PROJECT (PUBLIC/PRIVATE SELF) (50pts)  Create a 12” x 12” Collage with pictures/items that represent who you are.  (Instructions to be provided as hand out).

 

3 SHORT SPEECH ASSIGNMENTS

##1 Self Discovery (Show & Tell) Speech - (50 pts each) A brief time of story telling about something or someone that is important and significant to You. (Like “Show & Tell) naming 3 significant ways your life is impacted by the object, event or person. Instructions/Handout provided. No Outline. You only speak for 3 min. Note cards ok, just reading a script not allowed.

     

#2. Group Presentation: An Informative Speech-100 pts -(TEAMS OF 5 -6)  A group will present a topic to the class for the purpose of informing or teaching. Technical documentation through power point & visual aids will be required. Further instructions to follow. Max of  5min.

For each member, and it’s required you stay in touch with your team. Instructions/Handout provided.  (*1 Outline required) 1 source per student (Members share 80pt/ Indiv.Perform 20pts)

 

#3 Persuasive Speech - 100 pts The focus is on changing or reinforcing the attitudes, beliefs values or behaviors of the audience.  A detailed outline and visuals are required. I am looking for statistics in diagram form as well as cited on the outline and Spoken aloud during the speech. 5 - 6 min. 100 pts. (* 1 Outline required) Not reading a script, Use of note cards ok.

            * Outlines - There are 2 speeches that require formal outlines to be turned in on the day you present. They must be typed in the same form as the template you will be given in class.  The 2 speeches requiring an outline are the Group Speech #2 and the Persuasive Speech #3. It’s 10% of that speech grade.

You turn it in on the day you present and it cannot be emailed. You lose points if it is late.

 

Peer Critiques - (20pts) Gaining feedback from the audience is important to all successful speakers.  Students will evaluate one another’s speeches, using a form provided by the instructor.

 

**Special Note about Assigned Speech Dates:  The order of speech performances are assigned by the first letter of your last name.  The course assignment schedule (page 5 of this syllabus will reflect the assigned dates by last name.

If you are absent on your date of presentation:

  1. You may only make up your speech if time allows on the next class time.
  2. Your highest possible score for a make up speech is a C.
  3.  You attendance is required even on the days you do not Present. 

 

2 Exams: (100 pts each = 200 pts)

ScanTron is used. There will be 2 in-class exams.  Quizzes will be in multiple-choice, true/false, matching.  A study guide will be provided before the quiz and you are allowed 1 note card to use during the quiz. No make-up quizzes given. 

 

Extra Credit:  (10pts) There will be opportunities for extra credit which is completely optional. These points cannot be used to replace a required speech, but can be used help a low exam score. (Assignment to be announced per instructor’s approval)

 

LATE OR MISSED ASSIGNMENT/EXAMS: 

There will be no “make-ups” of missed exams.  Assignments or papers which are submitted after the designated due date will have points deducted 15% each day late.

 

GRADING:

Course graded A, B, C, D, F - with student’s option to receive a Credit or No Credit Grade.  Grades will be based on class participation, written assignments and exams. Credit will be apportioned in the following way:

 

            Attendance/In-class Exercises                                      80pts

            Public/Private Self Collage                                            50

            Speech #1 Show & Tell Speech                                   50

            #2 Group Presentation (Informative)                           100

            #3 Persuasive Speech                                                            100

            Peer Critiques                                                                           20

            2 Exams (100 pts each)                                              200

                                                                                    Total    600  points 

GRADING SCALE:

            Points              = Grade                       Points              = Grade

            570 – 600        = A  (4.0 – 3.8)            438 – 461        = C (2.6 – 2.4)  

540 – 569        = A- (3.7 -  3.6)            420 – 437        = C-(2.3 – 2.0)

            522 – 539        = B+ (3.5 -  3.4)           402 – 419        = D+ (1.9 – 1.7)

498 – 521        = B   (3.3 -  3.2)           378 – 401        = D  (1.6 – 1.4)

            480 – 497        = B- (3.2 -  3.0)            360 – 377        = D- (1.3 – 1.0)

            462 – 479        = C+ (2.9 – 2.7)           0   - 359           = F   (.9 – 0)

 

 

 

 

FALL 2012 (9/18/12 – 12/7/12) - Scheduled Class Meetings

0800A CMST 101 - Introduction to Communication M-F 8:30 am to 9:20 am- D102

(Schedule is subject to revision per Instructors direction)

 

COURSE SCHEDULE                                                            LECTURE & ASSIGNMENTS

SEPT   Week 1   

M         17        No Class

T          18        Course Overview & Ice Breaker

W         19        Introductions  & Define Communication                                Chapter 1

Th        20        Human Communication, What & Why                         Chapter 1

Fri        21        Diversity in Communication                                                     Chapter 2

Week 2   

M         24        Perception, The Self & Comm.+(Green Collage handout)          Chapter 3       

T          25        Perception (finish Lecture)                                                      Chapter 3

W         26        Bring Collage - Exercise: Answer Worksheet in class                                      

Th        27        Language                                                                                Chapter 4

Fri        28        Listening + EXERCISE                                                            Chapter 5                   

                                                           

OCT   Week 3

M         1          Listening + EXERCISE                                                            Chapter 5

T          2          Non Verbal Communication                                                     Chapter 6

Wed     3          Non Verbal - Exercise + Video                                                Chapter 6

Th        4          Interpersonal Communication (Exam #1-Study Guide)            Chapter 7

Fri        5          Interpersonal Communication    (film)                                      Chapter 7

           

Week 4

M         8          Interpersonal Communication  (film)                                       Chapter 7

T          9          NO CLASSES – (College Issues Day)                    

Wed     10        Conflict in Relationships                                                          Chapter 8

                                    Exam Review Chapters 1 – 6

Th        11        Exam #1 Chapters 1 - 6   ScanTron

                       

Fri        12        NO Class – Library Day – Catch up on reading

 

Week 5           

M         15        Return Exams & Conflict in Relationships                               Chapter 8

T          16        Nature of Groups./ Leadership & Power                                 Chapter 9

                                    (Hand out for Speech #2 Groups- Blue & Orange)

Wed     17        Speech #1 Show & Tell (A-G)– You must bring item or pic/jpeg                              

Th        18        Speech #1 Show & Tell (H-Q) You must bring item or pic/jpeg

Fri        19        Speech #1 Show & Tell (R-Z)  You must bring item or pic/jpeg

 

 

 

 

Week 6    

M         22        Nature of Groups./ Leadership & Power                                 Chapter 9

T          23        Problem Solving & Topic Choice + EXERCISE                      Chapter 10

Wed.    24        Groups Meet & Brainstorm -Design Egg Vessel (Points Earned)

Th        25        Build and Drop Egg Vessel Exercise  (Points Earned)

Fri        26        NO CLASS – Professional Day

 

Week 7    

M         29        Informative Speaking                                                               Chapter 13

                                    (blue Handout for Group Presentation Speech #2 – blue)

T          30        Organize & Visual Aids, Outlining                                             Chapter 11, 12

Wed.    31        Groups Meet  (Permanent Groups Pick Topic)                                                          

 NOV  Th         1          Groups Meet  (Choose Topic)

Fri        2          Groups Meet (Delegate tasks, Research, start outline)

Week 8

M         5          Groups Meet (Rough Draft Outlines Due)

T          6          Group Meet (yellow handout for Persuasion Speech)

Wed     7          Exam Review &Persuasion Lecture (Select your solo topic)        Chapter  14

Th        8          Exam #2 Chapters 7 - 12   ScanTron

Fri.       9          Return Exams - Group Meet Practice                                                

Week 9   

M         12        NO CLASS - HOLIDAY

T          13        Speech #2 Group Presents

Wed     14        Speech #2 Group Presents

Th        15        Speech #2 Group Presents

Fri.       16        Speech #2 Group Presents

 

Week 10

M         19        Speech #2 Group Presents

T          20        Persuasion Lecture-  finish up                                                Chapter  14

Wed     21        LIBRARY DAY (your own research day for Persuasion Speech #3)

Th        22        NO CLASSES – HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Fri       23        NO CLASSES – HAPPY THANKSGIVING                          

 

Week 11    

M         26        Watch Sample Speeches- Practice on Equip.                        Chapter  14

T          27        Speech #3 Persuasion Speech (A-Ch) last names

Wed     28        Speech #3 Persuasion Speech (Co-K) last names

Th        29        Speech #3 Persuasion Speech (L-M) last names

Fri        30        Speech #3 Persuasion Speech (N-R) last names  

 

Week 12  (FINAL EXAM WEEK)  starts 5TH, 6TH, 7TH

DEC    M         3          Speech #3 Persuasion Speech (S-Z) last names

T          4          Speech #3 Persuasion Speech -Overflow --Last Day

W         5          Optional Final used as Possible Overflow-to be announced 7:30a-9:20a

Th & Fri.          NO CLASS