When all other means of communication fails,try words
-Anonymous
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RICHARD L. UNDERWOOD [E-MAIL: rich.underwood@kirkwood.edu]
BH 330A [398-5587]
WEB PAGE:{http://www.kirkwood.edu/faculty/runderw}
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-9:50
Tuesday 9:00-9:50
Thursday 1:00-1:50
COURSE MATERIAL:
1.
WORLEY: COMMUNICATION COUNTS
2.
MY COMMUNICATION LAB (lab)
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.
To enable students to examine the relevant concepts of communication theory and interpersonal,small group and public communication.
2.
To enable students to understand the impact of communication on their lives.
3.
To engage students with activities and assignments encourage students to analyze,prepare and practice communication skills.
ATTENDANCE:
The nature of this course relies a great deal on the basic concept of any communication theory, which is interaction between the students and the instructor.
Although it is hoped you can attend every class session, events occur in life which may impede attending class. You will only be allowed three (3) absences for the entire semester without a reduction of percentage points toward your final grade. Exceptions will only be made for medical/illness considerations. A one percent deduction
(1%) will take place for each absence after the three absences. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE UNLESS AN AGREEMENT
IS MADE BETWEEN THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT. Attendance will be taken five minutes after the scheduled start of class. If you are more than five (5) minutes late to class, it will be marked as an unexcused absent.
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PLAGIARISM:
According to Webster, to plagiarize is “to steal or pass of the ideas or words of another as one’s own…to use created productions without crediting the source…to commit literary theft…to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.”
Kirkwood students are responsible for authenticating any assignment submitted to an instructor. If asked, you must be able to produce proof the assignment you submit is actually your own work. Therefore, we recommend that you engage in a verifiable working process on assignments.
Keep copies of all drafts of your work, make photocopies or write summaries of research materials, keep logs or journals on your work or assignments and papers, learn to save drafts or versions of assignments under individual file names on computer or diskette, etc. The inability to authenticate you work, should an instructor request it, is sufficient grounds for failing the assignment. In addition to requiring a student to authenticate his/her work, the instructor may employ various other means or ascertaining authenticity-such as engaging in Internet searches, creating verbal or written quizzes based on student work, requiring students to explain their work and/or process orally, etc.
COLLEGE CLOSINGS/DROP DATE:
When the college is closed or class is cancelled the day a graded activity is due, the graded activity will be due the next class period.
If the starts of classes are delayed, you should go to the class that you would normally be in at that time. For instance, if you have a two-hour class and the start of school falls in the middle of your class, you should come to the class at that time. Check my webpage for instructions on course assignments, or other class activities.
The drop date for the SPRING semester will be APRIL
15, 2010.
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ELECTRONIC DISTRACTIONS:
The Arts and Humanities Department has adopted a policy that states that “all cellular telephones and pagers must be turned off, placed in a non-audible mode and not visible while in the classroom.” If this policy is not followed the instructor reserves the right to ask the student to put the phone away or leave the room.
GRADES:
All grades will be based on an accumulation of points.
The following sections will provide a detailed description on how each category will be evaluated. Part of the college experience deals with deadlines and completion of assignments. NO IN-CLASS OR OUTSIDES CLASS ASSIGNMENT(S)
WILL BE ACCEPTED LATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES . The only exception deals with presentations which are discussed in the next section of the syllabus. You must complete both presentations and the final examination in order to complete the course.
PRESENTATIONS:
You will have various opportunities to make formal presentations during the semester. A student needs to present their individual or group performances on the date(s) specified in the syllabus (unless otherwise stated by the instructor). Exceptions will only be made for a death or serious illness in the immediate family, funeral, or serious personal illness (a doctors excuse must be given to the instructor upon the return of the student to class).
Excuses such as ”I am not prepared” or “I am not feeling well” etc. will not be accepted.
If you have made prior arrangements with the instructor not to give your presentation on the date(s) specified in the syllabus, a make-up speech day will take place. This date will be the only time you can make up the presentation. YOU WILL ONLY
BE ALLOWED TO MAKE UP ONE SPEECH.
If you choose to make up your speech, your score will be reduced by 15%-NO
EXCEPTIONS.
After each presentation, the instructor will compare the results from the previous speeches you have performed.
If you are continuing to make the same errors, your point deduction for that particular category will be more severe each time you make the error. Thus you should learn to
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correct or minimize your errors and learn from each speaking opportunity. All presentations will be recorded on videodiscs provided by the student. You will be required to bring in a new videodisc for every speech performed in class.
OUTLINES:
All outlines will be typed following the format discussed in class(examples will be found in the public speaking packet provided later in the course). Outlines will be due on the date specified in the syllabus (unless otherwise stated by the instructor). Exceptions will only be made for serious illness/death in the death in the immediate family or a serious personal illness (a doctors excuse will be required upon the return of the student) or funeral. Excuses such as “My printer is not working”, or
“I do not have access to a computer” will not be accepted.
I will not accept an outline sent via email. You must print it out and turn it in on the specified date.
QUIZZES/EXAMS:
All exams will be given on the date specified in the syllabus unless otherwise stated by the instructor. If you need to make-up an exam,you need to speak with the instructor at least 24 hours prior to the date of the exam and the student will take a make-up exam. The student must take the exam within 48 hours of the exam date in a time and place designated by the instructor. Students with any kind of disabilitie(s) who need accommodations should fill out an application with Learning Services-Cedar Hall 2043 within the first two weeks of the semester. The exam will consist of some or all of the following: Matching, Short answer, multiple Choice and Essay. Your answer will be formulated in the same manner as the case study analysis you did in class (TERM, DEFINITION,AND EXAMPLE). However the essay section of the exam the answer(s) will be personal examples from your life. This will test your knowledge of being able to apply class concepts in everyday situations. Grammar and spelling will be a part of the grading criterion for all exams . Communication is written as well as verbal/nonverbal. You will be allowed to bring a dictionary and/or thesaurus to help you formulate your answer. A 10 point multiple choice quiz will be given at the end of each concept. You will not be allowed to makeup any quizzes.
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ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES:
Assignments will range from homework,group activities, and in-class assessment activities. All assignments will be due on the date(s) specified in the syllabus unless otherwise stated in by the instructor . All assignments will be graded on content and proper grammar/spelling . No outside assignments can be made up-NO EXCEPTIONS.
I will not accept any assignment via email unless designated by the instructor. You must print it out and turn it in on the specified date. The case study analysis will be an inclass group activity and will be worth 10 points. The case study will consists of several questions that your group will answer to apply lecture/ classroom discussion to “real life” situations. Your group will answer each question by using the concept of TERM, DEFINITION,and EXAMPLE. Your group will use terms from the book or lecture,define each term in detail,and then apply the term to the movie used in the analysis. You will not be allowed to make up any group assignment. NO EXCEPTIONS .
JOURNAL:
A journal is designed to relate you personal thoughts/experiences to lecture/classroom discussion. You are to submit at the time designated by the instructor a 2 full page minimum double spaced journal on a concept discussed during the class. The journal will consist of the following concepts:
1.
Choose 2-3 terms discussed in class or in your text.
2.
Define/cite the origin of the definition (must use
2 different sources[text+ one other]). a.
Place quotation marks (“) around the quote. b.
Put bracket[] after quote and state origin of quote(book/internet/magazine/etc).
3.
Provide a detail account on how term/concept affected your life in a positive/negative way.
5.Include a work cited page in your journal
a. MLA format
b. Does not count as part of journal
4.
Summary of journal experience. a.
What did you learn about yourself from writing the journal.
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Each journal will be worth 25 points. A rubric with grading criterion is included in your packet (page 29). No journals will be accepted late under any circumstances.
If you are unable to attend class, you may email the journal
(attach only as a Word document) . I will not accept any journal via email unless designated by the instructor.
HUMAN COMMUNICATION CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS
All chapter assignments are to be completed prior to the start of a new concept/chapter (NO EXCEPTIONS). The results from each assignment will be printed and turned in on the date specified by the instructor. After you follow the directions to log in to the website and register for the first time, create a username and password that you can use for the remainder of the semester. Go to the
MyCommunicationlab main page and look for the link
MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY. Then use the drop menu to find the appropriate chapter, push MEDIA TYPE-SELECT ALL and hit
FIND. When answering the questions for Chapters 2-4
(videos) go to my web page and find the link entitled
“TECHNOLOGY ASSIGNMENTS”. The list of assignments/point value are below:
CHAPTER #1 PROFILE-WILLINGNESS TO COMM. (10 POINTS)
CHAPTER #2 “IN THE CLASSROOM” (10 POINTS)
CHAPTER #3 “SAGA OF SUSAN AND (10 POINTS)
JUAN”
CHAPTER #4 “WHAT WAS THAT” (10 POINTS)
CHAPTER #5 PROFILE-“TALKAHOLIC SCALE” (10 POINTS)
CHAPTER #6 “NONVERBAL” [EXPLORE] (15 POINTS)
CHAPTER #7 “PRCA-24” (10 POINTS)
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POINT DISTRIBUTION:
PRESENTATIONS: 220 POINTS POSSIBLE
1. Group Presentation ( 60 points possible)
1. Informative Presentation ( 70 points possible)
2. Persuasive Presentation ( 90 points possible)
OUTLINES: 65 POINTS POSSIBLE
1. Informative outline (25 points possible)
2. Persuasive outline (40 points possible)
EXAMS: 260 POINTS POSSIBLE
1. Group,Chapters 1-3 (80 points possible)
2. Chapters 4-7 (80 points possible)
3. Final Exam (100 points possible)
QUIZZES: 70 POINTS POSSILBE
JOURNAL: 75 POINTS POSSIBLE
ASSIGNMENTS: 120 POINTS POSSIBLE
PERCENTAGES:
860-800 93%+ A 653-628 75-73% C
799-774
773-740
92-90% A- 627-602 72-70% C-
89-86% B+ 601-568 69-66% D+
739-714 85-83% B 567-542 65-63% D
713-688
687-654
82-80% B- 541-516 62-60% D-
79-76% C+ 515- 59- F
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COURSE CALENDAR
(subject to change)
JAN. 11
JAN. 13
COURSE INTRODUCTION
GROUP COMMUNICATION
JAN. 15 GROUP COMMUNICATION
JAN. 20 HUMAN COMMUNICATION
JAN. 22 HUMAN COMMUNICATION
JAN. 25 HUMAN COMMUNICATION
JAN. 27 ETHICAL COMMUNICATION
JAN. 29 ETHICAL COMMUNICATION; JOURNAL #1 DUE
FEB. 1 ETHICAL COMMUNICATION
FEB. 3
FEB. 5
PERCEPTION
PERCEPTION
FEB. 8
FEB. 10
FEB. 12
FEB. 15
FEB. 17
FEB. 19
PERCEPTION;REVIEW
EXAM #1
CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
LISTENING
LISTENING; JOURNAL #2 DUE
FEB. 22 VERBAL COMMUNICATION;INTRO. GROUP COMM.
FEB. 24 VERBAL COMMUNICATION
FEB. 26 NO CLASS-CONFERENCE
MAR. 1 NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
MAR. 3
MAR. 5
MAR. 8
MAR. 10
MAR. 12
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
NO CLASS-WORK ON GROUP PRESENTATION
GROUP PRESENTATION ;REVIEW
EXAM #2
SPEECH PREP.;INTRO. PRES. #2; JOURNAL #3 DUE
MAR. 22 SPEECH PREPARATION
MAR. 24 SPEECH PREPARATION;PRESENTATION #1 PRACTICE
MAR. 26 SPEECH PREPARATION
MAR. 29 SPEECH PREPARATION;OUTLINE #1 DUE
MAR. 31
APR. 2
PRESENTATION #1;OUTLINE #1 DUE
STUDENT RECESS DAY
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APR. 5
APR. 7
APR. 9
APR. 12
APR. 14
PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUE
PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUE
PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUE
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
APR. 16 PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
APR. 19 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUE
APR. 21 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUE
APR. 23 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUE
APR. 26 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUE
APR. 28 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUE;REVIEW
APR. 30 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
MAY 3 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
MAY 5 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION;REVEIW
MAY 7 FINAL EXAMINATION [11:00-12:50]
MAY. 12 FINAL EXAMINATION [1:00-2:50]
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COURSE CALENDAR
(subject to change)
[*=two hour block]
JAN. 12 COURSE INTRODUCTION; GROUP COMMUNICATION
JAN. 14* GROUP COMMUNICATION
JAN. 19 HUMAN COMMUNICATION
JAN. 21* HUMAN COMMUNICATION
JAN. 26 ETHICAL COMMUNICATION
JAN. 28* ETHICAL COMMUNICATION; JOURNAL 1 DUE
FEB. 2 PERCEPTION
FEB. 4* PERCEPTION;REVIEW
FEB. 9 EXAM #1
FEB. 11* CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
FEB. 16 LISTENING
FEB. 18* LISTENING ;JOURNAL #2 DUE
FEB. 23 VERBAL COMMUNICATION
FEB. 25* NO CLASS-CONFERENCE
MAR. 2 VERBAL COMMUNICATION
MAR. 4* NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION
MAR. 9 GROUP PRESENATATION;REVIEW
MAR. 11* EXAM #2; INTRODUCE PRES. #2
MAR. 23 SPEECH PREPARATION
MAR. 25* SPEECH PREPARATION
MAR. 30 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUE
APR. 1* PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUE
APR. 6 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUE
APR. 8* PERSUASIVE SPEAKING;INTRODUCE PRESENTATION #3
APR. 13 PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
APR. 15* NO-CLASS WORK ON PRESENTATION #3
APR. 20 PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #2 DUE
APR. 22* PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #2 DUE
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APR. 27 PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #2 DUE
APR. 29* PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #2 DUE;
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
MAY 4 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION;REVIEW
MAY 6* INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION;REVIEW
MAY 13* FINAL EXAMINATION [9:00-10:50]
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CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:
This discussion will focus on why group communication is a key to effective or ineffective communication in today’s
“climate”.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner will recognize how team building
skills are used in communication settings.
[Activity A]
2. The learner will demonstrate how groups need to
work together to solve problems. [Activity A]
ACTIVITY:
“HEART” GROUP ACTIVITY
RECOMMENDED FILMS:
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
THE BIG CHILL
THE UNTOUCHABLES
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS
REMEMBER THE TITANS
COOL RUNNINGS
LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN
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To: Members of transplant team
From: Dr. Richard L. Underwood
Director of Transplant Center
Since heart transplant patients far outnumber the number of donor hearts available, which receives a new heart is a very complicated and difficult decision.
University of Iowa Medical Center is famous for their heart transplants. A committee of doctors has screened all applicants who would benefit the most from this type of surgery. This committee has rejected those who would possibly not recover from the surgery or their long term prognosis is not encouraging. You have learned that only six hearts will be available for immediate transplant.
You are on the hospitals final screening committee. All of the applicants on your list have been determined to benefit from the transplant. Assume each patient will be a perfect match for the donor heart(s).
You will then share your choices with your group. The group will make the final decision as to the top six recipients. Make sure that you rank them in order from most to least deserving of the new heart. Each team will then share their findings with the Director and the other members of the hospital.
Finally you will as individuals go back to your office and reflect on the roles your group members played in this activity. You will write the names of the members of your group on a sheet of paper, which role you felt they played in the activity and justify your findings to the Director.
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CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:
This discussion will focus on why it is important to begin the journey into the field of communication.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner will understand the importance of
communication in today’s diverse culture.
ACTIVITIES:
“WHO AM I” ACTIVITY
“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY’S” ACTIVITY
RECOMMENDED FILMS:
MYSTIC PIZZA
THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT
FRENCH KISS
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
THE INSIDER
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COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE CASE STUDY ACTIVITY
[“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”]
SCENE DESCRIPTION: This scene shows how disastrous a
holiday can be. It shows what happens
when no one understands how
communication can actually be a
hindrance to the communication process.
ASSIGNMENT: This exercise will demonstrate your
groups abilities to examine the role
that communication competence plays in
communication. After viewing the clip,
your group will have 15 minutes to
answer the critical thinking questions
below. You will write your answers on
sheet(s) of paper and turn them in at
the end of class. The more detail you
provide will increase your groups
chances of receiving a quality
score on the activity. Do not forget
the case study analysis will form the
basis for your understanding of
concepts used in class discussions and
for tests/quizzes. So make sure each
person in the group receives the
correct answers to the critical
thinking questions.
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS:
1.
How were the different characteristics of communication demonstrated in the scene. Explain.
2.
Which communication misperceptions were apparent in the scene? Be sure to explain the concepts in detail.
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CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:
This concept will focus on how an effective communication climate is an essential tool in the communication process.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1.
The learner will see the importance of ethics in the communication process.
2.
The learner will learn how the guidelines to ethical
communication
ACTIVITIES:
“ETHICAL DELIMMAS” ACTIVITY
“LIAR/LIAR” GROUP ACTIVITY
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ETHICAL COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY(LIAR/LIAR)
SCENE DESCRIPTION: Fletcher Reede
talking attorney and a habitual
liar. Reede’s five year old son
wishes his father could tell
the truth for just one day and his
wish comes true. During the scene
Reede’s boss calls him into a
Boardroom meeting to speak to the
Director of the partnership
committee. So let the truth begin
REQUIREMENT: Answer the questions below. Be
sure to provide terms/define
each term and use the clip
to explain each answer. The
activity will be worth 10
points.
QUESTIONS:
1. Describe at least two ethical principles that Reede
could have used more successfully in the scene.
2. What does this scene suggest about the famous phrase,
“Honesty is always the best policy”?
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CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:
This concept will focus on the perception process as it relates to self-perception and the perception of others.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner will demonstrate understanding on how
important perceptual sets are in the communication
process. [Activity A]
2. The learner will demonstrate understanding of
stereotyping when dealing with others. [Activity B]
ACTIVITIES:
A. “HOW PERCEPTIVE ARE YOU” ACTIVITY
B. “ELF” CASE STUDY
WEB SITES: http://racerelations.about.com/msubsterotype.htm?pid=2771??&cob=home
[site deals with stereotyping/labels] http://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp/chap13/chap13i.htm
[site deals with self-disclosure]
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RECOMMENDED FILMS:
WHEN HARRY MET SALLY SHALLOW HAL
I’M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA THE NEW GUY
REMEMBER THE TITANS THE BIRDCAGE
A WALK TO REMEMBER ELF
PERCEPTION (SELF CONCEPT) ACTIVITY (ELF)
SCENE DESCRIPTION: Buddy is a human raised from
birth by elves. He finds out that he
is not a “typical” elf
REQUIREMENT: Answer the questions below. Be
sure to provide terms/define
each term and use the clip
to explain each answer. The
activity will be worth 10
points.
QUESTIONS:
1 Use the perception of self model to explain how the
elves shaped Buddy’s identity.
3.
How is Buddy’s self-concept shaped by social
comparison?
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CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:
This concept will demonstrate to the learner that culture permeates all aspects of the communication process
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner will recognize value differences and
how it can affect communication. [Activity A]
2. The learner will demonstrate cultural differences and
how all communicators must factor in culture in the
communication process.
ACTIVITIES:
“AMERICAN VALUES” ACTIVITY
WEB SITES: http://www.yforum.com http://www.mexconnect/mex_/culxcomp.html
RECOMMENDED FILMS:
THE BIRDCAGE GLORY
BOYZ N THE HOOD THE JOY LUCK CLUB
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CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:
This concept will focus on why listening needs to be considered along with verbal and nonverbal communication
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner will recognize barriers to effective
listening.
2. The learner will develop techniques for improving
listening skills.
ACTIVITIES:
“HOMETOWN” ACTIVITY
“WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN” CASE STUDY
WEB SITES: http//www.listening.org
RECOMMENDED FILMS:
When a Man Loves a Woman Philadelphia
Dead Man Walking Jerry Maguire
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LISTENING CASE STUDY ACTIVITY
[“WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN”]
SCENE DESCRIPTION: Alice (Meg Ryan) is a recovering
alcoholic,trying to return to a sober
life. During this fragile period
in her life, what she needs most from
her husband Michael (Alex Garcia) is
support and understanding. Instead,
Michael tries to analyze and solve her
problems. He is clearly more
comfortable with directive listening
responses,but she craves a reflective
empathic listener. A negative spiral
develops as the conflict escalates
into shouting,accusations and physical
confrontation.
WARNING: THIS SCENE DOES CONTAIN
PROFANITY. THE PROFANITY IS NOT MEANT
TO SHOCK,BUT IS A PART OF THE DRAMA.
IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY THIS
LANGUAGE,YOU MAY LEAVE THE ROOM.
ASSIGNMENT: This exercise will demonstrate your
groups ability to examine the concept
of listening as it affects the
communication process. After viewing
the clip, your group will have 15
minutes to answer the critical
thinking questions stated below.
Remember to use the technique of
term,definition,examples to answer the
questions to the best of your ability.
The activity will be worth 10 points.
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS:
1. Use the reasons why we listen poorly to explain the
ineffective listening behavior of both Michael and
Alice.
2. Discuss which listening problems were effectively or
ineffectively used in the communication between Michael
and Alice.
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CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:
This concept will examine how language can be used effectively or ineffectively in communication settings.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner will understand how the ambiguity of
language can affect the communication process
[Activity A]
2. The learner will use specialized language to demonstrate
effective or ineffective communication. [Activity A]
ACTIVITIES:
A. “VERBAL/NONVERBAL” GROUP ACTIVITY
WEB SITES: http//www.intranet.csupomona.edu~jasanders/slang
RECOMMENDED FILMS:
NELL
CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD
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PRESENTATION #1-“VERBAL/NONVERBAL” ACTIVITY
1.
Each group will develop a list of 20 slang terms. common to state,city,town,etc.
Must be original!!!
A. 10 terms must be verbal;10 must be nonverbal
2.
Place information into a PowerPoint presentation.
A.
Clearly mark who produced each “new” term.
B.
Term/definition/example.
3.
Print a copy of the presentation.
4.
Assignment is worth 60 points
5.
Grading criterion:
A.
Professionalism of PowerPoint slides [15 points]
1.
Clip art?
2.
Movement?
3.
Background?
4.
Description of terms
B.
Completeness of assignment [5 points]
C.
Presentation by each member [20 points]
1.
Attribution
2.
Delivery techniques
3.
Proper speech flow
D.
Originality/definition of terms [10 points]
E. Individual contributions to group success [10 points]
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CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:
This concept will focus on the role that nonverbal communication plays in the communication process.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner will realize the difficulties in
interpreting nonverbal communication
2. The learner will analyze nonverbal behaviors relative to
sending and receiving messages.
ACTIVITIES:
A. “HUMAN BINGO” ACTIVITY
B. “BEFORE SUNRISE” GROUP ACTIVITY
WEB SITES: http.//www3.usal.es/~nonverbal/introduction.htm http.//nonverbal.ucsc.edu
RECOMMENDED FILMS:
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NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY(BEFORE SUNRISE)
SCENE DESCRIPTION: Jason and Celine meet on a train
ride from Budapest and are
immediately attracted to each other
and decide to spend the day/night
together. They stop at a music
store and go into a listening booth
to see if Celine wants to buy an
album. So they enter the booth and
the nonverbal cues commence
REQUIREMENT: Answer the questions below. Be
sure to provide terms/define
each term and use the clip
to explain each answer. The
activity will be worth 10
points.
QUESTIONS:
1. Describe the effects of proxemics on the eye contact
between Jason and Celine.
2. How to you think these two feel about each other? What
nonverbal cues led you to this conclusion (use at least
two different types of nonverbal cues)?
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CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:
This concept will take an in-depth look at relationships and how it affects the communications process. This concept will examine both dyadic and group relationships.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner will learn how the concept of “power”
can impact a relationship.
2. The learner will understand how honesty can affect
relationships.
3. The learner will apply the relational theory to
group communication.
ACTIVITIES:
“DISCLOSURE INVENTORY” ACTIVITY
“HONESTY” GROUP ACTIVITY
“HITCH” GROUP ACTIVITY
WEB SITES: http://www.student.com/article/interracialdate http://www.mancol.edu/stntlife/relcom.html
RECOMMENDED FILMS:
REALITY BITES DISCLOSURE
THE BREAKFAST CLUB HITCH
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RELATIONSHIP ACTIVITY (HITCH)
SCENE DESCRIPTION: Alex(Hitch) Hitchens is a
New York date doctor who
teaches men how to romance the
women of their dreams. Hitch’s
latest client is a “nerd” who
is trying to win the heart of a
beautiful woman (Allegra)
REQUIREMENT: Answer the questions below. Be
sure to provide terms/define
each term and use the clip
to explain each answer. The
activity will be worth 10
points.
QUESTION:
1. How does Hitch encourage Albert to change his verbal
communication when interacting with Allegra.
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JOURNAL RUBRIC
CRITERION EXCELLENT AVERAGE NEEDS
WORK
PERSONAL Personal experience Impersonal Missing
EXPERIENCE clearly identified; (no “I”) from
Easy to follow concept incomplete assignment;
8=Excellent length not enough
7-4=Average detail
3-0=Needs Work
GRAMMAR/ All words spelled Words spelled More than
SPELLING correctly; incorrectly; 5 spelling;
Grammar correct in Grammar errors grammar
6=excellent assignment errors
5-3=Average (2-5 errors)
2-0=Needs Work
STRUCTURE Assignment length correct; Incorrect length Not in
proper number of terms/ (less than 1.5-2) proper concepts format
7=Excellent
6-4=Average
3-1=Needs Work
SUMMARY Structure correct;concepts Incorrect length No summary
4=Excellent explained in detail of assignment
3-2=Average
1-0=Needs Work
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