BELLEVUE
COLLEGE SPRING 2012 - (April 2nd– June
15th)
Course Outline and Syllabus
0805 -A CMST& 101 - Introduction
to Communication (5 credits )
MW
8:30am to 10:20am - and FRI. 8:30am-9:20
R Bld Rm #R211
Professor: Renee DeHeck Email:
renee.deheck@bellevuecollege.edu
Classroom: R Bld #211 My Office: R Bld - R 230L
CMST Division Phone: 425-564-2341 Office
Phone: (425-564-2115)
Office Hrs: Th 10:30am 11:20pm
Fri
10:30am – 11:20pm
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.
#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 attend class group meetings and stay in
touch with your team. Points lost for non-involvement. Instructions/Handout
provided. (*1 Outline required) 1 source per student
#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)
*
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:
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: (20pts) 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)
SCHEDULE
Spring
2012 - Scheduled
Class Meetings
0805 A CMST 101 - Introduction to Communication
MW
8:30am - 10:20am and FRI. 8:30am –
9:20am Room R211
(Schedule
is subject to revision per Instructors direction)
COURSE SCHEDULE LECTURE & ASSIGNMENTS
Week
1 JANUARY
M 2 Course
Overview & Introduction
W 4 Human
Communication, What & Why Chapter
1
The
Communication Model +(Green Collage
handout)
F 6 Diversity
in Communication Chapter
2
Week
2
M 9 Perception,
The Self & Comm. Chapter
3
W 11 Bring Collage - Exercise: Answer Worksheet
in class (finish Lecture)
F 13 Language
Chapter
4
Week
3
M 16 Listening/
Video Chapter
5
W 18 Non
Verbal Communication Chapter
6
F 20 Non
Verbal cont. Video (handout for Show & Tell Speech #1)
(Study Guide - Exam#1
handed out)
Week 4
M 23 Interpersonal
Communication +Movie Chapter 7
W 25 Interpersonal
Cont.Movie + Exam Review Chapter 7
F 27 Exam #1 Chapters 1 - 6 Bring ScanTron + 1 note card
Week
5
M 30 (Return
Exam) Nature of Groups Chapter
9
MAY
W 2 Nature
of Groups +Exercise Pick Topic Chapter 9
(Hand out for Speech #2 Groups
F 4 Conflict Chapter
8
Week
6
M 7 Speech #1 Show & Tell (A - P)
W 9 Speech #1 Show & Tell (Q - Z)
F 11 Problem
Solving (PMops) + Presentation tech. Chapter 10, 11
Week
7
M 14 Informative
Speaking Chapter
13
W 16 Groups
work on Rough Draft outlines
work on Egg Drop
Instruction
F 18 Egg
Drop (Build & Drop) (Exam#2 handed out)
Week
8
M 21 Persuasive
Speaking + Groups Meet Chapter
14
(Rough Draft outlines due)
W 23 Exam
Review Groups Meet
F 25 Exam #2 Chapter 7 - 10, 13,14 + Scantron & Note card
Week 9
M 28 NO CLASS- MEMORIAL DAY
W 30 2 Groups Present + outline
JUNE
F 1 1 Group Presents + outline
Week
10
M 4 2 Groups Present + outline
W 6 Speech #3 Persuasion Speech (Q – Z)
Fri 8 Speech #3 Persuasion Speech (A – J)
Week 11 (FINAL EXAM WEEK) W-F 13 – 15
M 11 Speech #3 Persuasion Speech (K – P) Last Day of Class
Finals:
W 13 Optional Final’s Day: 7:30am-
9:20am
Th 14 Finals - no class
Fri 15 Finals - no class