COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication (Fall 2012)
Course Meets : MWF
Section 1: 11:00
Section 2: 1:00
Instructor: Jonathan Holiman
Office: Speech and Presentation Center
Office Hours:
Office Phone: 586-5452
E-Mail: jonathanholiman@suu.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A study of interpersonal communication variables and situations, designed to aid the student in improving social relationships, increasing self-awareness and in using effective communication to achieve personal goals. This course will provide the tools for students be become more effective and confident.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: The student will be given an opportunity to become a more communicative competent person by mastering the following objectives:
1.
Provide both the knowledge and practical skills needed to make effective communication choices.
Assessment: Class discussion, examination, reports on scenarios, applying interpersonal paper.
2.
Supports skill development in the following areas.
A.
Improve listening/speaking skills with respect to both superiors and subordinates.
Assessment: In class exercises.
B.
Understand the importance of self-concept and how it relates to various aspects of the communication process.
Assessment: In class discussion, discussion of scenarios, and examinations.
C.
Process and apply theoretical ideas to their own lives.
Assessment: Out of class activities/discussion in class.
D.
Understand the role of self-disclosure options when communicating with others.
Assessment: In class discussion and examinations.
E.
Improve interview skills
Assessment: Short paper
Additionally, students will participate in a number of group activities that will help them understand key concepts—this includes conducting surveys, discussing and writing about case studies.
TEXT: West, R, & Turner. IPC . Boston, MA: Wadsworth. This is a very readable text that links knowledge with practical skills. It powerfully supports skill development with realistic scenarios.
ATTENDANCE: Regular attendance and participation is strongly encouraged in this course. The class will be doing in-class exercises to improve communication skills. If you miss a class, please arrange to get notes from another student. If an assignment is due and you are absent you are still responsible for getting your assignment to me. If you know you will not be attending class be sure to tell me in advance.

ASSIGNMENTS:
11 Chapter Exams - 50 points each 550 points
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
100 points
100 points
Social Media paper 100 points
You will write a 5 page paper the effects of social media on interpersonal communication. Papers must be typed in 12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, with one inch margins.Al papers must be APA style. Please keep in mind that correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar are expected.
Papers can be BOTH submitted in class on due date and on canvas on the due date by 5 pm.
Movie paper 50 points
Personal journal 100 points
Journals will be turned in twice during the semester
Journal topic will be on the subject taught that week.
Total points 1000 points
90% of score = A category
80% of score = B category
70% of score = C category
60% of score = D category
Absences Resulting In Missed Exams
Make-up exams are only given when there are extenuating circumstances and when you can provide documentation of those circumstances.
If you are ill, you must have documentation to support that you were unable to take the exam at the given time. If possible, you must notify me prior to the exam to secure permission for taking a make-up exam at a later date. If you are involved in a university-sanctioned activity or will miss class because of a religious holiday you should notify me at least a week prior to the absence. At that time, we can arrange a day and time for you to take the exam.
Late Assignments
All assignments are due on the day designated in the Course Schedule. Computer problems are not a valid excuse for turning in an assignment late. Technology fails on occasion, so aim to finish assignments early. E-mailed assignments will not be accepted. Assignments turned in after the due date and time will receive a 10% deduction for EVERY DAY (not every class day) they are late.
Date Topic Chapter
Aug 27th
Aug 29th
Intro- Welcome to class, syllabus
Intro to communication Chapter 1
Aug 31st Intro to communication Chapter 1

Sept 19th
Sept 24th
Sept 26th
Sept 28th
Oct 1st
Oct 3rd
Oct 5th
Oct 8th
Date
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Sept 14th
Sept 17th
Oct 10th
Oct 12th
Oct 15th
Oct 17th
Oct 19th
Oct 22nd
Oct 24th
Oct 26th
Oct 29th
Topic
Labor Day - No School
Intro to communication
Chapter 1 quiz Self-perception
Activity – brown bag
Chapter 2 quiz Activity – brown bag
Culture and identity
Chapter 3 quiz Verbal communication
Chapter 4 quiz Nonverbal communication
Chapter 5 quiz Technology
Social media
1 st
journal due
Open date/midterm review
Midterm
Fall Holiday - No School
Chapter 11 quiz Listening
Chapter 3
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
Chapter
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Chapter 11
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Chapter 6

Date
Oct 31st
Nov 2nd
Nov 5th
Nov 7th
Nov 9th
Nov 12th
Nov 14th
Nov 16th
Nov 19th
Nov 21st
Nov 23rd
Nov 26th
Nov 28th
Nov 30th
Dec 3rd
Dec 5th
Dec 7th
Topic
Chapter 6 quiz Emotions
Social Media Paper due
Chapter 7 quiz Self disclosure
Chapter 8 quiz Conflict
Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
Chapter 9 quiz Close Relationships
2 nd
journal due
Final review
No class – study day
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Chapter
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Chapter 10
Dec 11 Final - 11:00 AM
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Scholastic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent. You are expected to have read and understood the current issue of the student handbook
(published by Student Services) regarding student responsibilities and rights, and the intellectual property policy, for information about procedures and about what constitutes acceptable on-campus behavior.

Examples of intellectual dishonest include: Data falsification, data fabrication, deceitful alteration of collected data in a report from another student’s work, the use of purchased term papers, submitting work done by someone else, copying a phrase from an article or website without appropriate quotations and referencing and using the same paper in more than one communication class. Anyone who cheats will earn an “F” for the assignment or the class based on the degree of the offense.
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