CMST 101 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION COURSE SYLLABUS
Formerly Spch
100 Basic Principles of Oral Communication
INSTRUCTOR: LAURA DRISCOLL NUDELMAN
OFFICE PHONE: 425-564-2358
OFFICE HOURS 11:30-12:20 am MWF OR BY APPOINTMENT. MY OFFICE IS LOCATED IN R230 Office V
EMAIL: lnudelma@bcc.ctc.edu (lower case “L”, not capital “I” on the first letter of the address)
TEXT: Adler and Rodman, Understanding Human Communication. 10th edition.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The primary objective in this course is to improve your ability to communicate with other people. Several goals are instrumental in achieving this objective:
1. to improve your ability to communicate on a one to one or interpersonal level using quality communication skills derived from an understanding of communication theory.
2. to improve your ability to analyze a variety of factors that affect and/or affected by the group process.
3. to improve your ability to research, write, deliver, and analyze public speeches.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of
this course, students will be able to:
1. Define the process of communication,
applying the transactional model
2. Explain communication competence and
identify personal strengths and challenges of specific to
one-to-one, small group, and
one-to-many settings
3. Identify the characteristics of
interpersonal relationships and assess methods of language,
nonverbal, and listening skills
4. Identify the characteristics of a group
and methods of creating an effective group climate
5. Apply critical thinking skills in the
research, writing, and analysis of a speech
6. Present a well-developed,
audience-appropriate speech
GRADING
EXAM #1 150 930- 1000 = A
EXAM #2 150 900 - 929 = A -
EXAM #3 150 860 - 899 = B +
EXAM #4 100 830 - 859 = B
SPEECH 150 800 - 829 = B -
GROUP ANALYSIS PAPER 100 760 - 799 = C +
GROUP PROJECT 50 730 - 759 = C
PARTICIPATION 150 700 - 729 = C -
TOTAL 1000 660 - 699 = D +
600 - 659 = D
EXAMS - will cover material provided in your text and in classroom discussions. Exams will consist of true/false and multiple choice questions. Review sheets will be made available on the class website.
PARTICIPATION - Your participation will be evaluated on the basis of attendance (see explanation under policies section), involvement in class discussions, activities, group project, speech critiques, speaking exercises, and any other relevant criteria.
GROUP PROJECT - You and six other group members will create a 15 minute presentation that instructs the class on a subject found in the text. Project topics will be subjects that the class did not explore or covered minimally in previous class
SPEECH - (5-7 minutes) You will inform the audience of new information on a current event. Library Research and a typed outline are required for this assignment (worth 25 points of the 150 speech grade).
GROUP ANALYSIS PAPER You will write a paper in class analyzing the communication that occurred in your group while completing the group project.
POLICIES
1. Late work
(including exams and the speech) will not
be accepted unless arrangements are made with me before the due date.
2. All major class assignments must be completed in order
to receive credit for the class.
3.
My goal is to
create an environment where all students feel they have an opportunity to
learn.
Please
consult www.bcc.ctc.edu/artshum/policy.html to review the Arts and
Humanities Division statement of Student Procedures and Expectations.
4. I am always
available during office hours and I encourage you to stop by. If you cannot meet with me during this time,
feel free to schedule an appointment. I
do request that you schedule appointments at least 24 hours in advance.
5. If you have a documented disability, please inform me
if you need any type accommodation to help you succeed in this class.
6. Given the interactive nature of this course,
regular class attendance is required.
Students
missing 10 or more class days will not receive credit
for the class. Students missing 6-9
class days will not be eligible for an
“A” in participation.
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CMST 101 TENTATIVE CALENDAR |
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DATE |
LECTURES/EXAMS |
READING ASSIGNMENTS |
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9/22 |
Orientation |
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9/23 |
Icebreaking |
Read Ch #10 |
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9/24 |
Overview to Public Speaking |
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9/25 |
Handling the Fear of Public Speaking |
Read Ch # 11 |
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9/26 |
Intro Speeches |
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9/29 |
Audience Analysis/Informative Format |
Read Ch #12 |
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9/30 |
Online Topic
Discussion |
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10/1 |
Informative Format |
Read Ch #13 |
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10/2 |
Delivery / Exam Review
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10/3 |
Exam #1 |
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10/6 |
Exams Returned/Speech Prep |
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10/7 |
Speeches |
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10/8 |
Speeches |
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10/9 |
No Class |
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10/10 |
Speeches |
Read ahead on Ch 1-3 |
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10/13 |
Speeches
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10/14 |
Speeches |
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10/15 |
Speeches |
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10/16 |
Interpersonal Overview |
Read Ch # 1 |
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10/17 |
Communication Competence |
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10/20 |
Self Concept/Perception |
Read Ch #2 |
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10/21 |
Temperament |
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10/22 |
Language |
Read Ch #3 |
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10/23 |
Language |
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10/24 |
Listening Online Discussion |
Read Ch #4 |
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10/27 |
Listening |
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10/28 |
Exam review
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10/29 |
No Class |
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10/30 |
Exam #2 |
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10/31 |
Nonverbal Communication |
Read CH #5 |
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11/3 |
Relational Communication |
Read Ch #6 |
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11/4 |
Relational Communication |
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11/5 |
Handling Criticism/Conflict |
Read Ch #7 |
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11/6 |
Handling
Criticism/Conflict Exam Review
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11/7 |
Exam #3 |
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11/10 |
Group Theory |
Read Ch #8 |
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11/11 |
No Class |
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11/12 |
Group Theory |
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11/13 |
Group Theory/ Group Project |
Read Ch #9 |
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11/14 |
Group Theory |
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11/17 |
Exam Review Online
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11/18 |
Exam #4 |
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11/19 |
Group Meeting #1 |
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11/20 |
Group Meeting #2 |
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11/21 |
Group Meeting #3 |
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11/24 |
Groups 1 & 2 present |
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11/25 |
Groups 3 & 4 present |
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11/26 |
Analysis Discussion Online |
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11/27 |
Thanksgiving—No Class |
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11/28 |
Leftovers—No Class |
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12/1 |
Analysis Discussion |
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12/2 |
Group Feedback |
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12/3 |
In Class Analysis |
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12/4 |
Wrap up discussion |
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12/5 |
Conferences |
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