Pasadena City College
Speech 010 ~ Spring 2105 ~ Section 31412 ~ Prof. Arnett
Thursdays ~ Room CA210 ~ 6:15-9:25 PM
Instructor Information: Professor Jane Arnett
VOICE MAIL: I never listen to voice mail.
EMAIL: prof.arnett1@gmail .com
marnett@pasadena.edu
Use the Gmail address, for a quicker response
Within a few hours before 11:00pm
OFFICE HOURS: Thursdays 4:30-5:00pm
Room: Center for the Arts Room 312
Mailbox: Center for the Arts Room 102
Course Resources:
1) Library Online Access: Lancerpoint access
2) MLA Citation: http://citationproducer.com/mlacitation/
Required Text:
The Interpersonal
Communication Book
14th Edition
By Joseph DeVito
ISBN: 978-0-13-375381-3
Course description: Principles and practices in
communication and communication theories.
Intrapersonal, interpersonal and small group
communication. Non-verbal communication,
perception-information processing, attitude change
and semantics. Recommended proficiency in spoken
English. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. C-ID: COMM 130
3) You will need 8 Scantrons #882-E.
4) Be sure to hold on to all of your graded work
until grades are posted.
5) Visit:
https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/qr2zau
Registration instructions are on Canvas for the
eBook.
Extra Credit: taking & passing the chapter exams
on REVEL before each major in class exam. (50 pts.
total)
6) MyLancerPoint to Canvas:
Use your student login
OTHER CAMPUS RESOURCES:
~ESL Center: D306, Phone: 626-585-3187
Email: eslcenter@pasadena.edu
~Disability Services: D209, Phone: 626-585-7127
Email: dsps@pasadena.edu
~DISTANCE LEARNING: Phone: 626-585-7401
Emails: www.pasadena.edu/smarthinking
~FINANCIAL AID: Email: finaid@pasadena.edu
~THE LEARNING CENTER (LC): V102, Phone
661.722.6300, extension 6458
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Instructor information
Course Resources
Course Description
Textbook Information
Course calendar
Classroom etiquette
Guide to a Successful presentation
Participation/attendance policy
Response Papers description
Extra Credit
Homework exercises
Midterm & Final Exam description
Movie Questionnaires
Quizzes
Chapter Presentations
Scoring & grading
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Objectives
Outline Format
Midterm study guide
Final Exam study guide
Syllabus quiz
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COURSE CALENDAR: These are approximate dates as changes may occur. Extra Credit is available
taking and passing the online chapter exams through REVEL. Chapters 1-6 (25 pts) by Oct. 16th and
Chapters 7-12 (25 pts.) by Dec. 11th.
Week 1:
1/14
Course introduction
Icebreaker
Read: chapter 1
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Week 2:
1/21
Chapter 1: Foundations
Quiz: chapter 1
Assign partners & presentations
Read: chapter 2
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Week 3:
1/28
Chapter 2: Culture
Quiz: chapter 2
Read: chapter 3
---------------------------------------------------------------Week 4:
2/4
Chapter 3: Perception of Self & Others
Quiz: chapter 3
Read: chapter 4 & 6
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Week 5:
2/11
Chapter 4: Verbal Messages
Quiz: chapter 4
Chapter 6: Listening
Partner time
1st paper due: from chap. 1-6
Read: chapter 5
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Week 6:
2/18
Watch: Breakfast Club
Chapter 5: Nonverbal Messages
Quiz: chapter 5
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Week 7:
2/25
ALL Presentations
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Week 8:
3/3
MIDTERM EXAM (Chapters 1-6)
Assign partners & presentations
Chapter 8: Conversational Messages
Breakfast Club Questionnaire due
2 ACTIVITIES DUE
Read: chapter 7 & 8
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Week 9: 3/7-3/13 Spring Break ~ NO CLASSES
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Week 10:
3/17
Chapter 7: Emotional Messages
Quiz: chapter 7
Partner time
Read: chapter 9
--------------------------------------------------------------Week 11:
3/24
Chapter 9: Relationships Stages, Theories &
Communication
Quiz: chapter 9
Read: Chapter 10 & 12
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Week 12: 3/31 Cesar Chavez Day ~ NO CLASS
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Week: 13
4/7
Chapter 10: Interpersonal Relationship
Types
Quiz: chapter 10
Chapter 12: Power & Influence
Quiz: chapter 12
Read: chapter 11
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Week 14:
4/14
Watch: Crash
Partner time
---------------------------------------------------------------Week 15:
4/21
Chapter 11: Conflict & Manage Conflict
Quiz: chapter 11
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2 paper due: from chap. 10-12
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Week 16:
4/28
ALL Presentations
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Week 17:
5/5
FINAL EXAM (Chapters 7-12)
Crash Questionnaire due
2 ACTIVITES DUE
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CLASS POLICIES
1. Both papers, both presentations and both exams
must be completed to pass the class. Failure to
complete these assignments will result in an F.
2. Presentations must be given on the assigned day.
Late presentations must be made up before the exam
and 10 points will be deducted from your grade.
Final presentations cannot be made up.
3. Even though the Constitution guarantees free
speech, ethical behavior is required. This includes
choosing speech topics that are not sexist, racist,
degrading or inflammatory.
4. This is an adult class and adult topics will be
discussed. Diverse opinions are encouraged as long
as respect for fellow classmates and the instructor is
maintained.
5. Students must show consideration and respect
for everyone at all times. This means do not talk to
others, study, read, crack your knuckles, or fall
asleep during presentations. This includes texting.
All of these are considered VERY RUDE. Also do
not leave during presentations.
6. On presentation day, if you must arrive late,
please DO NOT ENTER the room until the student
presenter is finished (wait for applause.) If you are
20 minutes late, do not sign the role sheet. If you
must leave, inform the instructor and do so between
presentations, unless it is an illness emergency. (See
attendance policy.)
7. TURN OFF cell phones and any other electronic
devices except for eBooks and note taking. If you
must check your phone or answer calls, please
gather all of your belongings and leave the room to
do so. DO NOT return until the next class meeting.
8. No late outlines or written work accepted.
9. Dress appropriately for speaking. No low cut or
midriff shirts for females. No underwear showing for
males. No hats or sunglasses may be worn while
giving presentations. Very casual dress will earn
average points. Business dress will full dress points.
The time is set aside for all presentations on the
assigned day. Be sure your presentation fits
the time limit. After 2 minutes over the
limit you will be stopped. When you see the
stop card, come to your conclusion as quickly
as possible.
NOTES CARDS ARE REQUIRED FOR YOUR
PRESNETATIONS.
GENERAL PRESENTATION DIRECTIONS
1. DO NOT write your presentation in manuscript
form. You are speaking to us, not reading to us. Use
only note cards. (Using 8 ½ X 11 sheets will reduce
your grade.) DO NOT memorize your presentation,
as you might forget. Use the extemporaneous
delivery method.
2. Be sure to include the assigned materials.
3. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE your
presentation aloud with your partner before you
come to class. This will build your confidence, make
both of you better speakers, and ensure that your
presentations fits the time limit.
4. BE PREPARED on the day you are assigned to
present with all of the materials. Remember, you
will lose points no matter what the reason for being
late.
5. Use lots of ENTHUSIASM to show interest and
maintain audience attention.
6. You should sound like the authority on your
particular subject. You must look and act confident
(even if you’re not) to have a successful
presentation.
7. Avoid plagiarism. Cheating in any form will
result in a ‘0’ on that assignment.
8. You must present from note cards, not from your
outline or full sheets of paper. Do not write out
your entire presentation on your cards.
ATTENDANCE
Attendance & class participation. Everyone will
start with 100 points. You are entitled to a 1 (one)
abesnese without penalty. Beyond that, each missed
meeting will cost you points (7 points per absense, 3
points for coming late or leaving early). Anyone
who drops below 75 points in this area may be
dropped. The first key to learning is to SHOW UP
FOR CLASS! By attending class you will be able to
participate in the required class activities. There
will be at least 2 per week.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP THE
CLASS BEFORE THE DROP DATE: April 8th.
100 points possible.
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ASSIGNMENTS:
Response papers (2)
Select a topic covered in the text that is of interest
to you. Present that topic to the instructor for
approval. Once it has been approved, write a 400500 words paper disicussing your topic. These must
be typewritten. Your discussion must include:
(1) an introduction explaining why you selected
this topic (2) material from the text either
paraphrased or quoted with page references. If
quoted, use quotation marks.
(3) a description of the author’s ideas concerning
the topic
(4) your own understanding of the concepts
(5) how these ideas relate to your life
(6) examples from your experences if they apply
(7) a conclusion in which you summarize your
opinions of the topic and how it has effected
your life.
Paper 1 is from chapters 1-6, due ________________
Paper 2 is from chapters 7-12, due _______________
Due dates are listed on the syllabus.
Think about the way you presently
communicate and how the concepts covered in the
text may relate. Choose one per section.
2 papers x 100 points each = 200 points possible.
Extra credit: You may earn 15 points for each extra
response paper you write. You may write 2 extra
papers. These papers must be turned in no later
than April 28th. No papers will be accepted after
that date.
Homework
Several written exercises will be assigned
throughout the semester by the instructor. These
provide practical application of the course material.
These are due on or before exam days.
4 Required exercises × 25 points = 100 points
Any others turned in will earn you 10 points extra
credit each.
Exams
There will be a 100-point midterm and a 100-point
final exam. These exams will consist of objective
questions (multiple choice, true/false and matching).
For the exams you will need 2 of 100-item Scantron
test strips.
100 + 100 = 200 points possible.
Movie questionnaires (2)
You will be viewing breakfast Club and Crash.While
watching each movie, you will be given a list of
questions regarding the the content and chracter
interaction. These movies provide interesting
examples of the topics covered in the class. You
may refer to the text. These are due on exam days
Quizzes
There will be 10 brief quizzes designed to check your
reading of the text. These are simple recall quizzes
concerning the text material and its application. A
packet of Scantron quiz-strips—the 25+-question size.
THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES.
10 quizzes × 10 points = 100 points possible.
Chapter presentations
Two (2) Chapter presentations (100 points each).
You and a partner will be assigned a portion of a
chapter to present to the class, one
in the first half of the semester and
the second one after the midterm.
You and your partner will have
specific material to cover and you
are required to research the
material for added information.
Two outsides sources are required
for each presentation, one from each of you. Once
your research is complete, both of you will work on
an oral presentation to be made to the class.
Partner and chapter assignemts will be made the
second week of class for the first one and the tenth
week of class for the second. If you find that you
must drop the class, please have the common
courtesy to let your partner and me know ASAP.
Presentation notes must be written on NOTE
CARDS.
The presentations must include:
1) a PowerPoint presentation
2) a memory device for the class
3) a combined outline, includeing sources
(see format on page 6)
4) a memory device to help your classmates
retain the information
5) 2-3 questions for the midterm/final
100 + 100 = 200 points possible.
Late prsentations will lose 10 points.
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GRADING
Participation (SHOW UP!)
Response paper 1
Response paper 2
10 Chapter quizzes (10 points each)
4 Exercises (25 points each)
2 Movie Questionnaires (50 points each
Exams (100 points each)
2 presentations (100 points each)
Total
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
200
1000
I will post your grades on Canvas on a regular
basis. Check them to be sure I’ve posted them
correctly.
Be sure to keep all of your graded work.
Extra Credit will be recorded on my grade sheet
as it confuses Canvas.
POINTS GRADE
1000-900
899-800
799-700
699-600
599 or below
=A
=B
=C
=D
=F
STUDENT PERFOMANCE OBJECTIVES: Upon
successful completion of this course, you will be able to.
1a. Demonstrate, through class discussion, a
knowledge of how the student interacts with their
environment.
1b. Evaluate the intervening variables that cause
communication breakdowns to occur.
2a. Compare the theories of interpersonal
communication to other modes of public speaking.
2b. Employ communication concepts in one-on-one
and small group communication.
2c. Demonstrate increased perception of verbal and
nonverbal messages that are common in the work
world by reporting outside experiences.
2d. Analyze ability of fellow students as sender and
receiver of verbal and nonverbal messages in written
critiques.
3a. Demonstrate problem solving and conflict
resolution through role playing.
3b. Demonstrate methods to ameliorate
communication breakdowns through role playing.
4. Demonstrate more critical listening ability
through small group discussion.
5. Demonstrate the understanding of ethical
interpersonal communication through classroom
discussions, activities, papers, and/or assessment.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Appraise the role of the self in communication.
2. Recognize, compare and contrast interpersonal
communication concepts.
3. Employ problem solving & conflict management
skills.
4. Demonstrate active listening.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical
interpersonal communication founded on
communication theory and research.
Watch
Watch
Watch
Watch
Watch
your
your
your
your
your
thoughts, they become words.
words, they become actions.
actions, they become habits.
habits, they become character.
character, for it becomes...
your destiny.
'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you
meet is fighting some kind of battle.’
All handouts will also be posted on Canvas.
Please remind me if I forget to post something.
Think before you speak:
T = Is it true?
H = Is it helpful?
I = Is it inspiring?
N = Is it necessary?
K = Is it kind?
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Title
General Purpose: To Inform
Specific Purpose: (Your goal for the audience stated in the only phrase on the outline)
Introduction (as a heading only, not as a main point: no numbering or other words needed)
Original opening:
Qualifying statement:
Statement relating topic to audience:
Preview / Central idea statement:
Body (as a heading only, not as a main point: no numbering or other words needed)
I.
A.
1.
2.
B.
1.
2.
a.
b.
C.
II.
A.
B.
1.
2.
III.
A.
1.
2.
B.
Conclusion (as a heading only, not as a main point: no numbering or other words needed)
Summary:
Clincher:
Works cited: (Include all of your sources.)
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Midterm study guide
Define: Interpersonal communication,
universalist, indulgent, symmetrical,
credentialing, mindfulness, halo effect, color
communication, self-serving bias,
ethnocentrism, hedging, cognitive
disclaimer, schema, stereotyping, onymous,
polarization, irreversibility,
Pygmalion effect
Collectivist vs. individualist cultures
Masculine vs. feminine cultures
High vs. low context cultures
Uses of nonverbal communication
Types of nonverbal communication
Proxemics: distances or space zones
Paralanguage types
Listening barriers
Relationship types
Stages of interpersonal perception
Stages of listening
Ethnocentrism continuum
Self-handicapping strategies
Acculturation process
How to avoid “allness”
Gender differences in listening
Stages of culture shock
Fallacies
The adjustment principle
Cultural identifiers
C. H. Cooley’s Looking glass self
Types of communication noise
Context in interpersonal communication
4 contributors to self-concept
Deception
Haptics/Touch communication
Olfactory
Time communication
Artifactual communication
Schemata
Johari Window parts
Where word meanings are truly found
Final Exam study guide
Know the definitions of the key terms at the end of
each chapter
Catastrophizing
Characteristics of power
Types of power: reward, coercion, etc.
Workplace communication/Grapevine
The cowboy syndrome
Stages of relationship and friendships
Types of conversation
Communication differences between men and
women
Types of abuse
A turning point
The various relationship theories
Compliment
Gunnysacking
Affirmation
Types of couples and their descriptions
Types of families and their descriptions
Contagion
Self-denigration
Collaborating
Ways of handing conflict
Resentment
Dyssemia
Friendship of reciprocity
Feedforward
Feedback
Face-enhancing, etc.
Aggressiveness vs. argumentativeness
Mentoring
The various ‘hats’
Types of love and their definitions
Ventilation hypothesis
Personality clashes
Justification
Cherishing behaviors
Laissez-faire
Power plays
Stages of grief
Power privileges
Accommodating
Apology
Taking risks
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Syllabus Quiz:
1. What is the best email for contacting Prof. Arnett? _____________________________
2. Name 4 required assignments. _____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
3. What are the dates for all chapter presentations? _______________________________
4. How many points are lost for giving your presentation late? _______________
5. Explain where to find information for response papers. __________________________________
6. What is the point value of each response paper? _____________
7. How many quizzes can be made up? ___________________
8. How many outlines are required? ___________
8. Where can you find the link to the online REVEL? ________________
10. How much extra credit is available for taking and passing the online chapter quizzes? __________
11. By what date must the online quizzes be taken in order to qualify for extra credit? _____________
12. What time and where does Prof. Arnett hold office hours? ________________________________
13. Name two movies we will be watching this semester. ______________________________________
14. Who is the author of the textbook? ______________________________________
15. Why are good grammar and correct spelling important? ________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
16. How many participation point are available? _________________
17. Why is it important to show up for class (Name 3 reasons)? ________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
18. Name one student learning outcome. _______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
19. What should your notes be written on when giving your presentation? _______________
20. What should be turned off during class? __________________________________
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