Communication
Studies 350 | Professional Communication for the Designer
Monday/Wednesday
12:30-1:20 PM | Remainder Online
Room
C167 | Spring, 2013
Instructor: Jen Anderson
Phone: (425) 564-4185
Email:
jeanders@bellevuecollege.edu or Canvas email
Office Hours: Before or after class or by appointment
Text: Adler,
R. and Elmhorst, J. (2013). Communicating at Work, 11th
Edition
Course Website: Go
to http://bc.instructure.com then log into Canvas. Your
Username and Password are the same as your BC Network account. If you are using a PC, FireFox
or Google Chrome are compatible browsers with Canvas. If you are using a
Mac, Safari is compatible.
Please Note: This is a HYBRID course. We meet twice a week in class and the remainder
of the course will be completed online
in Canvas.
It’s imperative that you understand that the online component of this
class is required. You should login to Canvas every weekday
this quarter. You cannot successfully complete this course by missing
online deadlines or by participating only minimally in the online
environment.
COURSE INFORMATION
The purpose of
this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary for
quality communication in the workplace. This objective will be accomplished
through the study and application of interpersonal communication, small group,
and public speaking theory and concepts.
Course Learning Outcomes:
Course Format and
Expectations: This course is
designed to provide multiple ways for you to enhance your professional
communication skills and develop a more comprehensive understanding of the
communication processes therein. The objectives will be met through the use of
mini-lectures, readings, film analysis, class discussion, personal reflection,
online discussions, an individual speech, and a group project. Three quizzes will be administered throughout
the quarter, assessing your understanding of, and ability to apply,
communication concepts covered in the reading and in class. Given this format, this
course is highly interactive - students
need to commit to being active participants both in class and online. In
addition, this area of study contains complex theories and difficult social
science jargon. I will do my best to assist you, but a college reading level
and college writing level in English is needed to succeed in this course.
COURSE
GRADING AND ASSIGNMENTS
Grading System: In order to allow for flexibility, I may omit
some assignments and add others during the quarter. I will keep you posted if
changes occur and how those changes will alter the following:
Assigned Reading: You will be assigned reading each week and it
is your responsibility to come to class prepared to participate in class
discussions regarding that reading. While many of the concepts covered in the
reading will be discussed in class, there will not be enough time to cover
every concept. All concepts covered in the readings are fair game for the
quizzes, so it is imperative that you keep up with the reading and have an
understanding of the communication concepts therein.
Online Discussion
Posts: You will participate
in a variety of online discussions throughout the quarter. These discussions
can be accessed through the Discussion Tab in the menu on the class website.
You will answer one question and respond to at least one of your classmates’
posts almost every week. Please be sure to read “Posting a Good Discussion” in the Getting
Started module on our Canvas website.
Design
Presentation: Create
a 5-7 minute presentation detailing a design challenge you tackled in a previous
design project (i.e. lighting, acoustics, space planning, etc). This assignment will require you to try
different presentation styles than you might be used to using – please be open
to learning these styles.
Presentation Self-Critique: You will have the opportunity to evaluate
your organization and delivery of your design presentation in a two-page
critique.
Small Group Analysis Paper: You will have the opportunity to participate
in a small group over the course of the quarter and analyze your communication
in that group or another group in which you’ve been actively involved.
COURSE POLICIES
Couse
Assignment Expectations and Late Work: All
written work will be turned in on time in order to receive full credit. Most assignments for this course will be due
by 11:59 PM on the due date. The
decision to accept late assignments will be made on an individual basis, taking
into account the specific situation. All
late work will receive a deduction in points.
No late assignments will be accepted after the last day of instruction.
College-level standards of grammar,
spelling and punctuation are expected.
Please type and proofread all written work.
Attendance and Participation:
Your attendance and participation are an integral part of making this class,
and especially your group, work effectively.
As stated previously, most of the work that makes up this class involves
group discussion and class exercises that emphasize lecture material. If you are not in class, you are unable to
participate in these discussions and group exercises. If you are absent on any day, you are
responsible for obtaining materials and information you missed from other
class members. Please be on time for class.
In lieu of taking attendance each day, I will
administer pop quizzes over the course of the quarter that can only be taken on
the day assigned. Therefore, if you are
not in class on that day, you will forfeit the available points. Your participation in class will also factor
into your overall attendance/participation grade for the quarter. This participation includes active engagement
in small group activities and discussions as well as larger class discussions. In order to receive full points, you need to
be an active participant in class each day.
I understand that many students have important
responsibilities outside of the classroom…families, work, sports, etc. I am
sensitive to these issues and will do all that I can to assist with scheduling
conflicts as they relate to class activities. I ask that you let me know ahead
of time of any conflict you might have with scheduled class time, and
we will try to work things out. Please realize though, while I am flexible,
that flexibility only goes so far. Please be respectful of your group members
and my time as we will be of your time.
Cell Phone/Laptop Use:
No texting, surfing the web, or checking personal email in class. Please keep your phones on vibrate/mute
or off during class time and keep them in your bag or pocket during class – I
do not want to see them out. You are able to use your laptop to take
notes. I reserve the right to restrict use of laptops in class if
students are found to be checking email/facebook/youtube/etc. during class. Please be respectful of
your classmates and me.
Grade
Appeals: You have the
opportunity to appeal any grade that you are given in this class. All grade appeals must be typed, stating your
reason for appeal. If you so choose, I
will accept appeals via e-mail. Grade appeals must be submitted no sooner than
24 hours after the grade has been issued...I will not discuss any grade on the
day the grade is administered. All
grade appeals must be submitted within 2 weeks of me handing back the
assignment.
Academic
Honesty: Plagiarism,
or academic dishonesty, is the act of using another writer’s words or ideas as
your own. According to the Bellevue College Arts & Humanities website,
plagiarism “may take many forms, including, but not limited to, using a paper
written by someone else, using printed sources word-for-word without proper
documentation, and paraphrasing or summarizing the ideas of others without acknowledging
the source. Plagiarism can also occur when non-written ideas are taken
without documentation--using someone else's design or performance idea, for
example. In short, plagiarism is passing off someone else's ideas, words,
or images as your own; it amounts to intellectual theft--whether or not it was
your intention to steal.” In this class,
any student who plagiarizes fails the course automatically. I have no
tolerance for this behavior.
Instructor
Availability: One of my
favorite things about hybrid classes is the inherent flexibility that comes
with the online component of the class.
I do appreciate the fact that we can communicate both in class and
online on a regular basis. With that in
mind though, it is important to set up some parameters in terms of
communication. I will reply to emails
within 24 hours. I will be available
Monday – Friday, but will not regularly check the site on weekends. So, if you email me late on Friday or on the
weekend, you can expect to hear back from me on Monday.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
Adaptations or Special Accommodations Alert: The
Disability Resource Center serves students with a wide array of learning
challenges and disabilities. If you are a student who has a disability or
learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen someone for
treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful
in college, please contact the DRC as soon as possible. The DRC office is
located in B 132 or you can call the reception desk at 425.564.2498.
Bellevue
College E-mail: All
students registered for classes at Bellevue College are entitled to a network
and e-mail account. Your student network account can be used to access your
student e-mail, log in to computers in labs and classrooms and connect to the
BC wireless network. To create your account, go to: https://bellevuecollege.edu/sam
BC offers a wide variety of computer and learning labs to enhance learning and
student success.
Computer Issues: If you experience any
technical computer issues anytime throughout the quarter, you should contact
the BC help desk at 425.564.HELP or submit a Request Center ticket at http://depts.bellevuecollege.edu/ir/submit-a-ticket/ . You can also
contact Distance Education: 425.564.2438 or www.bellevuecollege.edu/distance,
Room A140, disted@bellevuecollege.edu.
Canvas Resources: If you are new to using Canvas or have never
taken an online (or hybrid) class before, I strongly encourage you to go to http://bellevuecollege.edu/distance/Canvas_classroom.asp and review the online
tutorial for Canvas. You should also watch the Canvas Student
Orientations well as review steps for logging in to Canvas at http://depts.bellevuecollege.edu/ir/students/studentguide/class-sites/.
FINAL NOTE
I am excited to
work with you this quarter and delve into the many concepts that surround
communication in the workplace. I look forward to learning more about your
personal and professional goals. Some concepts covered in class may be
sensitive topics for discussion. Please remember to keep others’ feelings and
dignity in mind when choosing to comment on an issue or prior statement made by
one of your classmates or me. Any comments that denigrate the worth of an
individual because of his/her race, religion, background, lifestyle, or gender
are inappropriate and unacceptable in my class. I look forward to getting to
know you this quarter! I look forward to learning from you as I believe that
you have a great deal to teach your classmates and me. You can count on me to
put a great deal of time into making this class both educational and enjoyable.
I will rely on you to assist in making the class fun and educational and firmly
believe that you will get out of this class as much as you put into it. Good
luck!
Tentative Schedule (Subject to Change)
Week One Reading
4/1 Welcome/Syllabus Chapter
One
4/2 (1) Introduction/Technology
Plan Due by 11:59 PM
4/3 BARNGA
Week Two
4/8 Communication Principles/Networking Chapter
One
4/9 (2) Chapter
One Discussion Due
4/10 Elevator Speeches
4/11 Chapter
One Response Due
Week Three
4/15 Cultural Values Chapter
Two
4/16 (3) Chapter
Two/Three Discussion Due
4/17 Listening Chapter
Three
4/18 Chapter
Two/Three Response Due
4/19 Quiz
One Available (Friday, 4/19 through midnight on Monday, 4/22)
Week Four
4/22 Overview of Public Speaking Chapters
Nine – Eleven
4/23 (4) Topic
Worksheet Due Online
4/24 Audience Analysis/Communication
Apprehension
4/25 Topic
Responses Due
Week Five
4/29 Organization/Research/Outlining Chapters
Nine - Eleven
4/30 (5) Chapters
Nine-Eleven Discussion Due
5/1 Delivery/Visuals
5/2 Chapters
Nine-Eleven Response Due
Week Six
5/6 Future
Goal Speeches Chapters
Nine - Eleven
5/7 Prepare
for Gallery Walk/Delivery Workshop
5/8 Gallery
Walk /Delivery Workshop
Week Seven
5/13 Speeches
5/15 Speeches
Week Eight
5/20 Job Search Chapter
Six
5/21 (6) Reflection
on Guest Speaker
5/22 Small Group Communication Chapters
Seven/Eight
Week Nine
5/27 No Class – Happy Memorial Day!
5/28 (7) Personality
Reflection and Group Roles
5/29 Small Group Communication
5/30 Personality
Response
5/31 Quiz
Two Available (Friday, 5/31 through midnight on Monday, 6/3)
Week Ten
6/3 Language Chapter
Four
6/4 (8) Chapters
Four/Five Discussion Due
6/5 Nonverbal
6/6 Chapters
Four/Five Response Due
Week Eleven
6/10 Conflict Chapter
Five
6/11 (9) Final
Discussion Due
6/12 Quiz
Three Available (Monday, 6/10 – midnight on Wednesday, 6/12)
6/13 Small
Group Analysis Paper Due by midnight