COM-101 Intro to Human Communication
Fall 2017:
M/W 9:30am/2pm
Room: R-210 & 213/S-122
Professor: Erin Gonzalez
Email: gonzalee@sunysuffolk.edu
Office
hours:
By appointment only
Course
Description and Objective
1)
Exhibit comprehension of various communication concepts (such as perception,
interpersonal relationships and listening) through oral and written exercises
and performance on exams.
2)
Prepare outlines, carry out audience analyses (such as gender/cultural
factors), research and deliver various speeches (including but not limited to
informative and persuasive).
3)
Demonstrate an ability to evaluate speeches critically.
4)
Demonstrate an ability to function effectively in small group problem solving
and decision making situations.
5)
Understand the use of emerging technology where appropriate to enhance the
communication skills taught in class.
Required Material
Floyd, Kory. (2017). Communication Matters McGraw-Hill.
Guidelines
Attendance: You are responsible for informing me, the instructor, of the reason for an absence and for doing so in a timely fashion. You, whether present or absent, are responsible for obtaining all material presented and for completing all course assignments on time. If you miss up to three (3) classes then your overall class grade will not be affected, but for every absence after those it will be. Also, please do not be late – multiple tardies will result in your attendance grade going down. Lastly, please be courteous to your fellow students, and don’t walk into class during a speech. If you’re late, wait outside until the speech is done, then come in quietly.
Participation: Participation is very important. Giving examples when asked, helping out other students, and being an overall active part of this course are just some ways that you could raise this part of your grade. This class will have many times where you will be in dyads or small groups; your involvement during these exercises will affect your participation grade as well.
Late Papers: Papers handed in or emailed after the due date and time will receive a drop in their grade. Every actual day (not class day) the work is late one grade will be deducted. Also, you must take tests on their assigned dates.
Plagiarism: DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Plagiarism means copying passages directly from the text of study guide or any other source, without quotation marks and citations. Summarize or paraphrase the information. If you paraphrase by rearranging the order of a sentence or words, then give credit for the source. No credit will be given for plagiarized papers.
Miscellaneous: Cell phones must be turned off during class time. Please no talking or texting unless advised to (especially during a speech). If you need to make a call, please do so quietly outside of the classroom. Do not rely on spell check. Read chapters before coming to class!
Assignments:
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There
will be two (2) prepared speeches
that will need to be completed. One is a speech concerning yourself, and the
other a persuasive speech. More will be discussed as the semester progresses.
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Three
(3) tests will be given throughout
the semester. They will consist mostly of multiple choice & T/F. Tests cannot be taken after scheduled
date.
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A
paper will be assigned regarding self-concept (from Chapter 3).
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A
movie paper will be due concerning interpersonal communication.
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During
the semester there will be much group interaction and group exercises. Because
of this, at home preparation may be needed.
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All work must be typed
*** You MUST present on the day you are assigned.
You will not be allowed to make up the speech. If there is conflict, let the
professor know in advance so that the necessary changes can be made.
***Speeches
must not be read completely in manuscript form; you will
automatically earn a C or less for your speech if you do so.
***grammar and punctuation will be taken into consideration when grading***
Grading:
Test #1 50 pts A = 450-500
Test #2 50 pts B+ = 440-449
Test #3 50 pts B = 400-439
Self-Concept Paper 100 pts C+ = 390-399
Movie Paper 100 pts C = 350-389
Persuasive speech 100 pts D+ = 340-349
Participation/Attendance/Punctuality 50 pts D = 300-339
F = 0-299
_________
500
points
Tentative
Schedule
W 09/06 – First Day Introduction
M 09/11 – Ch. 1 (First Look)
W 09/13 – Ch. 3 (Perception) – Self Concept Paper handout
M 09/18 – Ch. 3 (Perception)
W 09/20 – Ch. 3 (Perception)
M 09/25 – Ch. 5 (Nonverbal)
W 09/27 – Ch. 5 (Nonverbal)
M 10/02 – Ch. 6 (Listening)
W 10/04 – Test #1
M 10/09 – Ch. 7 (Communicating in Relationships)
W 10/11 – Ch. 7 (Communicating in
Relationships)
M 10/16 – Ch. 8 (Intimate Relationships)
W 10/18 –
M 10/23 – Ch. 8 (Intimate Relationships)
W 10/25 – Ch. 8 (Intimate Relationships)
M 10/30 – Group Discussion
W 11/01 – Test #2 (Ch 6-10)
M 11/06 – Ch. 11 (Beginning your Speech)
W 11/08 – Ch. 11 (Beginning your Speech)
M 11/13 – Ch. 15 (Persuasive speeches) – Create groups – Interpersonal Comm Paper Due
W 11/15 – Ch. 12 (Research)
M 11/20 – Work
in groups
W 11/22 – No Class
M 11/27 – Work
in groups
W 11/29 – Ch. 13 (Visual aids) Ch. 12 (Organization)
M 12/04 – Icebreaker Speeches
W 12/06 – Work
in groups
M 12/11 – Ch. 13 (Delivery) – Watch
Persuasive Speech videos
W 12/13 – Work
in groups
M 12/18 – Persuasive Speeches
W 12/20 – Persuasive Speeches – Last day of
class
***At any time the
professor has the right to change the policies given in this syllabus***
