INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION – COM 308 – Spring 2013 Instructor: Dr. Cynthia Cervantes Phone: 951-343-4904 E-mail: ccervantes@calbaptist.edu Office: BUS 231 Office Hours: MWF 11-12, 1-2; Online: Mon 3:30-5:30 Communication Program Student Learning Outlines SLO 1. Demonstrate proficiency in oral, technical, and/or nonverbal performance. SLO 2. Implement creativity in assignments and performances SLO 3. Use critical thinking skills in developing, researching, and presenting arguments. SLO 4. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate individual work critically and assess personal growth. SLO 5. Demonstrate spiritual literacy and an ability to incorporate a Christian worldview. SLO 6. Understand principles of communication across philosophical, cultural, and religious settings. Purpose of the Course This class examines the dynamics of the two-person communication process. Students will study the development of self-concept, self-disclosure, perception, listening, and feedback as they affect the communication process. Non-verbal communication, attitudes, beliefs, and values will also be explored. General Course Objectives By the end of this course, you should be able to: – understand systematically how the process of communication occurs – SLO 1 – understand how identities are created – SLO 1 – identify perceptions and improve them – SLO 3 – understand the cultural, subjective, rule-guided nature of words – SLO 1 – understand and identify nonverbal communication – SLO 1 – improve listening skills in interpersonal contexts – SLO 4 – understand the role of emotion in communication – SLO 1 – deal with and respond appropriately to conflict – SLO 3 – improve communication in friendships, romantic relationships, and families – SLO 1 Required Texts and Course Materials Wood, Julia T. Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters. Seventh Edition Assignments – Late assignments will result in a reduction of 1 full letter grade per day late. Interpersonal Response Journal Pt 1 30 Interpersonal Response Journal Pt 2 135 Interpersonal Response Journal Pt 3 150 Midterm Examination 150 Final Examination 150 Topic Memo 50 Rough Draft 50 Course Paper 150 Peer Evaluation 35 Class Participation (including attendance) 100 1000 Point Distribution A AB+ B BC+ C C- 1000-930 929-900 899-880 879-830 829-800 799-780 779-730 729-700 699 and below Outstanding Exemplary Superior Above Average Somewhat above average Average, but well done Meets minimum requirements Requirements barely met Unacceptable Course Assignments Interpersonal Response Journal – In the journal assignment, students will respond to two concepts from each chapter of the book or reading assignment. Exams – The midterm and final examination will test students on their understanding of key concepts and theories from the semester. Course Paper – The course paper will be completed in three steps. The topic memo will introduce the concept you will work with, what you hope to learn from the paper, and how you plan to get that information. The rough draft will be a preliminary version of the paper, including the sources you will use (at least five from communication sources). The final draft will be a 5-7 page paper in which you discuss the concept and explain your own personal experiences with that concept. Peer evaluation – Each student will evaluate and critique the paper of another student. Class Participation: Your participation grade will be based on your attendance and in class participation. You are required to attend class everyday, but since things come up in the semester, are allowed three absences before a penalty is in effect. That absence could be for any reason – illness, sleeping in, leaving early for a weekend, etc. For each absence beyond the minimum allowed, two percent of the participation grade will be deducted – thus after 7 absences, you automatically have an F in participation. Excessive tardiness will also count against your participation (three tardies equal one absence). Finally, engaging in in-class discussions and activities will be a part of the participation grade as well. Evaluation Attendance – regular attendance to the class and is expected. For that reason, three absences from class are allowed. Additional absences will result in a grade deduction. Excessive tardies will also affect your attendance. It is your responsibility to verify your attendance on InsideCBU. The final date for making adjustments to your attendance record is 4/26. Late Work – Late assignments will result in a reduction of 1 full letter grade per day late. Plagiarism Plagiarism refers to representing work as your own without giving credit to the original author. Paraphrasing another person’s work without citing the author is also plagiarism. For this course turning in work that you completed for another course is unacceptable. All university policies pertaining to plagiarism will be enforced in this course. You can read those policies in the CBU Student Handbook. If you plagiarize in this course, you will receive an F on the given assignment and may receive an F in the course overall. As a point of information and clarification, you may wish to visit the following website: http://www.plagiarism.org Course Schedule (subject to change) Date Jan 9 Jan 11 & 14 Jan 16 & 18 Jan 21 Jan 23, 25, 28 Class Content Introduction to Course Intro to Interpersonal Communication The Self Martin Luther King Day Perception Jan 30, Feb 1 & 4 Feb 6, 8 & 11 Feb 13 & 15 Feb 18 & 20 Feb 22 Feb 25 Feb 27, Mar 1 Verbal Communication Nonverbal Communication Listening Research Midterm Study Session Midterm – Wood chapters 1-6 Introduction to Part 2; Emotions Mar 4, 6 & 8 Communication Climate Mar 11-15 Mar 18, 20 & 22 Mar 25 Mar 27 Mar 28-Apr 1 Apr 3 No Class – Spring Break Conflict Friendships No class Easter Break – No School Friendships Apr 5 & 8 Romantic Relationships Apr 10, 12 & 15 Apr 17, 19 Family Communication Communicating with non-Christians Apr 22 Review for Final Apr 24 Final Exam – Wood chapters 7-12 & articles Readings/Assignments Due Wood: Intro Wood: Chapter 1 Wood: Chapter 2 Wood: Chap 3; Journals for chapters 1-2 due 1/25 Wood: Chapter 4 Wood: Chapter 5 Wood: Chapter 6 Wood: Chapter 7; Topic Memo 3/1 Wood: Chap 8; Journals for chapters 3-7 due 3/6 Wood: Chapter 9 Wood: Chapter 10 Wood: Chap 10; Rough Draft Wood: Chapter 11; Peer Evaluation 4/8 Wood: Chapter 12 Reading Packet; Paper Due 4/19 Journals for chapters 8-12 and articles due