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CMST
210 – Interpersonal Communication |
M. Lee Buxton |
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Phone – 425-564-3064 |
Office Hours: 11:30
M-TH & by appt. |
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e-mail: lee.buxton@bellevuecollege.edu |
Classes: 10:30(Daily)
& 12:30-2:40 M/W |
...if one advances
confidently in the direction of their dreams, and endeavors to live the life
which they have imagined, they will meet with a success unexpected in common hours...If
you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where
they should be.” Now put the foundations
under them.
‑Henry David
Thoreau
COURSE DESCRIPTION
CMST 210 is a five credit introductory
course in interpersonal communication.
The course focuses on the analysis of interpersonal communication in a
variety of dyadic, small group, and one‑to‑many situations. CMST 210 introduces both the theory and the
practice of a humanistic view of communication by emphasizing the quality of
the whole communication event rather than strictly quantitative measures of
sender, message, and receiver variables.
What
do we mean by "interpersonal communication?" In 210 the term "interpersonal" is
meant to identify a kind of communication that occurs when the persons involved
are willing and able to perceive some of the human qualities of the other(s)
and to reveal some aspects of their own humanness. This kind of communication most frequently
occurs in ongoing dyads ‑ families, intimate pairs, primary groups-- it
can and does also occur, however, in small work groups and, to some extent, in
public speaking situations.
"Interpersonal-ness" is not an either/or quality; it occurs in
degrees.
This
course is designed to affect the student's willingness to communicate
interpersonally as well as to develop his or her ability to do so.
Finally,
one last comment: Students with special concerns
or problems with assignments and/or due dates ‑ call me ‑ see me ‑
we will negotiate.
Remember, you should feel free to communicate your ideas and feelings
recognizing that this classroom is a place in which instructor and the student
share the perspective of wanting to grow together.
General Goal:
To show how
context affects communication; specifically, to look at the kind of work
interpersonal communication does in building and maintaining self concept,
relationships, the creation of family, to examine potential problems that
impact friendships & family, to review the stages relationships pass through
and to introduce some ways to improve interpersonal communication and look at
the overall impact of culture as a critical element of interpersonal
communication.
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NOTE: Because of the
skills needed to accomplish the assignments in the course- College level English-
in reading, writing, listening and comprehension are necessary to succeed in
this course. If you have any concerns about your abilities in these
areas-please see me in the first week of the quarter. If you have not taken
your assessment testing in reading or writing you need to do so-see me for
directions.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
CMST 210 deals both with knowledge about
interpersonal communication theories, generalizations, principles, research
results, etc.‑‑and knowledge of interpersonal communication‑‑actual
experience, practice. Knowledge about
can be gained from reading, lectures, writing, etc., some of which may well be
done alone and at other than class times.
But knowledge of can only be developed and evaluated in the
classroom context, where expectations are appropriate, feedback is available,
and everybody's "in it together."
Consequently attendance is very important. If you're not there, you cannot learn much of
what this class is about. To put it
another way, there is no way to "make up" the experiential part of
the course that you miss when you're absent.
And if you don't get a large part of the course, your evaluation has got
to suffer. The
attendance requirement is defined this way. Any person may miss
five hours of class without penalty. Any
absences beyond five class hours will result in that person's grade in the
course being lowered. Because of the participatory nature of the
course-missing 20% of the class will render you unable to receive a grade in
CMST 210
Texts
Adler, Rosenfeld, Proctor, Interplay, 12th Edition
MyBC campus Book: Deep
Economy, Bill McKibben
Online Material: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/studentinfo.asp
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on MyBC www.bellevuecollege.edu
Student Responsibilities
Exams: 4 to 5 major
exams (& Pop Quizzes) 50% (500 points)
Discussion Essays/ “Backburner”
exercises |Communication Analysis Paper: 25% (250
points)
Group
Projects:
12.5%
(125 points)
Participation/Attendance
& “One to Many”: 12.5% (125 points)
Total points 1000
1000-940=A 939-900=A-
899-860=B+ 859-830=B
829-800=B-
799-760=C+ 759-730=C
729-700=C-
699-660=D+ 659-630=D
629-600=D- 599-0=F
All major assignments must be
completed to receive a grade in the course
Guidelines for Participation
1. To participate, you must come to
class..... Prepared.
2. Participation involves sharing information. You have lived a number of years. During
those years, you have amassed a store of experience through dealing with other
people. You have a great deal of
intuitive knowledge of how people relate and communicate with each other.
Participation involves sharing those experiences.
3. Participation involves sharing feelings. You have a reaction now and then to what
other people say and do. You have some
topics which are quite important to you. Sharing those feelings in class,
expressing why you feel as you do, or asking why others feel as they do is part
of participation.
4. Participation involves listening.
You have to be able to listen actively to participate in this
1. class. That means you have to attend to
what your colleagues are saying and check your perceptions of what they are
saying. You listen well if you can
repeat what has been said in your own
words. You listen well if you can provide examples of your own which relate to
the content or feelings of what has already been said.
5. Participation involves asking me questions and challenging my
opinions. I do not claim
absolute and final knowledge of interpersonal communication. My experience of communication will be
different from yours. If you do not
challenge me when I am vague, question me when I am obscure or tell me when you
think the material is groundless, you are not participating well. I cannot teach effectively if you do not
actively participate.
6. Focus on quality ‑ not quantity.
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 us as soon
as possible. If you are a student with a documented autism spectrum
disorder, there is a program of support available to you.
If you are a person who
requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire,
earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual instructors to develop a
safety plan within the first week of the quarter.
The DRC office is located
in B 132 or you can call our reception desk at 425.564.2498. Deaf students can
reach us by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at 425-564-4110. Please
visit our website for application information into our program and other
helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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READING
ASSIGNMENT |
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1 January
2 |
Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, Class
overview Models and Theories “Getting to know You…” |
Chapters 1 & 7 (Weekly Task
Sheet)
Start Deep Economy (footprint) |
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2 Jan 7 |
Language: Verbal & Nonverbal Sapir Whorf Theory Linguistic Determinism… |
Chapters 5 & 6 (
Methods of Discovery, Self Reflection & establish learning goals and course norms) exam 1 (1& 7) |
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3 Jan 14 |
Perception & Self Concept Culture & Nonverbal Observations |
Chapter
2 , 3, 4- chapters student taught Exam
# 2 (5& 6) pre-quiz |
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4 Jan 21 No
class on 1/21 Monday |
The Many “Faces” of emotions & the mysteries of
love! |
Chapters 8, & Readings The influence of Media & Culture
on our vision of love… |
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5 Jan 28 |
Interpersonal
Relationships Attribution & Internal Monologue
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Chapters 9, 10, Exam
#2- (2,3, 4 & presentations) Deep: Questions due |
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6 Feb 4 |
Self Disclosing & Communication Climate-- “The H. O. T. S.” |
Chapter 11 & 12 State
of the Course Exercise |
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7 Feb 11 |
Relationships & Conflict Last day to withdraw in person 2/15 4:00pm and midnight – 2/17 online |
Readings in Intercultural Communication Exam#3- (8 & 11, & Lecture) |
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8 Feb 18 No class 18 Monday |
Culture,
Gender, Conflict & Family Small group project begins
(reference, readings & group research) |
Readings in Small group Communication |
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9 Feb 25 |
Culture, Gender & Conflict
continued. Small Group Work |
So how are you doing? Schedule for final conferences |
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March 4 |
Small Group Work & Presentations |
Date:
negotiate: Exam #4 (9,10,12, Readings + Lecture) |
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11 March
11 |
Presentations cont. |
Communication Paper due Exit Questions |
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12 March
18 Notice
final times!!! |
Finals begin Monday 3/18 Note start and finish times 1230
class:3/20 Wednesday @ 1130-1;20 |
Final
Exams: 3/18-3/20 MUST ATTEND FINAL PERIOD |
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Basic Norms & Expectations
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Participate, be committed, and
be involved in the class and with your colleagues. Be supportive and learn
reciprocity. Be a participant observer and not a social loafer.
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Accept
Accountability
and be a Responsible classmate.
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Take
Risks- if you want to learn something NEW. Along with that comes some stress
and uncertainty. If you want to grow and accomplish your goals you must be an
active learner- not passive. Just getting by does not build your self esteem or
confidence in your ability to be a self directed student.
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Be
on time:
plan your time and turn assignments in on time.
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Read
the text.
Assigned reading should be completed at the beginning of the week, read ahead.
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Take
Good Notes
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Be
Ethical.
Practice Honesty and be Truthful. Keep your word and do not make agreements
that you can not keep. This diminishes your credibility and trustworthiness.
Work on being open-minded and empathetic.
Outcomes
After
completing this class,
- Define the process of
communication and describe the specific qualities found in interpersonal
relationships.
- Explain the relationship between
perception, self-concept, and communication.
- Describe the characteristics of a
competent communicator and the methods of improving language, nonverbal
communication, and listening skills.
- Identify the common stages of
interpersonal relationships and discuss the recommendations for improved
relationship initiation, maintenance, and termination.
- Explain the influence of gender
and culture in the interpersonal communication process.
- Discuss the nature of conflict
and explain the effectiveness of the various approaches to conflict
management.
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The Mysteries of grading and what you
will be doing in CMST 210
The advantage
of this course is that as a student there will be a variety of evaluative
processes that establishes your grade- some “traditional” that you are familiar
with and some new.
50%-Exams: (500pts) there will be 4 to 5 major exams plus pop quizzes…
They will come in all
forms-true/false, multiple choice, short, long answer essay and possible oral
exams. Grading is based on a curve and given directly as letter & decimal
(for example B/ 3.0) enabling you to simply average your individual exam grades
during the quarter to find out where you “are” in the exam portion of
your grade.
I try to be adapted
in scheduling exams and make-up opportunities need to be scheduled in
advance.
25%-Discussion/Think
Essays & Communication Analysis Paper: (250pts) these short essays (number to
be determined)
assignments are designed to be highly individual & connected to the course
material & to give you experience in leading discussion. They are graded
and are made up of your learning goals, of exercises,
observations, experiments in testing theories in the text, your self-
reflections, topics and issues that interest you, question and critical
thinking opportunities to investigate the
nature of Interpersonal Communication. Bring them in before the due date during the quarter
before it is due and receive feedback. They are typed and creativity is
encouraged! This is an opportunity to lead the class discussion in areas that
interest you and connect to your colleagues. Back Burner Exercises are open ended and are meant to be
self reflective and provide data for your analysis paper.
The Communication
Analysis Paper: (or “the exit
question think piece paperJ”) is a summary) grows out of the class discussion, your reflections
& work throughout the quarter on your learning goals and is a 4-7 page
discussion paper using specifics of text, lecture, discussion and your own
research, observations and experiences on what you have learned about the
nature of communication, how it impacts you as an individual and as a member of
community and country.
12.5%-Group
Projects and Presentations: (125 pts) Part of this course
is designed to
focus on how groups successfully accomplish tasks. There
will be one major project based on a task that will be point graded on group process
as well as group presentation. As a class throughout the quarter we
will be using groups informally to practice the variety of skills that are
demanded in collaborative efforts in the workplace and in family.
12.5%-Participation: (125pts) is evaluated using the guidelines on the
syllabus, class norms, attendance and the completion of your “One to Many.” Because
of the participatory nature of the course-missing 20% of class will render you
unable to pass this
class.
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BELLEVUE COLLEGE GRADING POLICY |
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Bellevue Community College utilizes
the following grading system which reflects a student’s achievement. |
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Outstanding
Achievement |
Minimum Achievement |
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A =
4.0 points per credit hour |
D+ =
1.3 points per credit hour |
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A- =
3.7 points per credit hour |
D =
1.0 points per credit hour |
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High Achievement |
Unsatisfactory
Achievement |
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B+ =
3.3 points per credit hour |
F =
0.0 points per credit hour |
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B =
3.0 points per credit hour |
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B- =
2.7 points per credit hour |
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Average Achievement |
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C+ =
2.3 points per credit hour C =
2.0 points per credit hour C- =
1.7 points per credit hour |
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POLICY ON CHEATING |
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You, the students, are expected to
conduct yourselves with integrity. If you cheat, or aid someone else in
cheating, you violate a trust. Cheating includes, but is not limited
to, copying answers on tests or assignments, glancing at nearby test papers,
swapping papers, stealing, plagiarizing, and illicitly giving or receiving
help on exams or assignments. If you cheat, the following actions will
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You
will receive a grade of “0” on the work (exam, assignment, lab, quiz, etc.)
where the cheating occurred. This grade cannot be dropped. |
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2. |
A
report of the incident will be sent to the Dean of Students. He may
file the report in your permanent record or take further disciplinary action
such as suspension or expulsion from the college. |
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If you feel you have been unfairly
accused of cheating, you may appeal. (For a description of due process
see WAC 132H-120.) http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050_Student_Code.asp |
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Consider: You can have your achievements or you can have your excuses. You are the
only person in charge of your abilities. There is no accomplishment without
risk. Each person has unlimited potential-you can improve the quality of your
life and the lives of others…or not.
Policies
and Survival Tips
You can pick one
up in C106 or C212-Have one by the beginning of week 2. |
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Learning is not always entertaining-it can be
frustrating, confusing and “boring,” but that does not mean that learning can
not be fun and worth the effort! Do not give up; reaching the end of the
quarter WITH THE KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCES FROM THIS CLASS is a goal worth
achieving.
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Do you have a computer at home or easily available to you?
Yes_________No_______
Is this class a requirement? ________ For? _________________________________
What are you expecting of this class? What do you hope to learn?
Learning Skills:
What do you consider to be your strengths as a student?
What areas do you need to Improve?
On the back of this page… Tell
me about yourself! Fill the entire page-Write legiblyJ