COMMUNICATION AS CRITICAL INQUIRY
COM 110-047
Instructor: Patrick Maca
Office: Fell 280
Office Phone: (309) 438-3672
Email: pkmaca@ilstu.edu
Office Hours: Mon:5:30-6:20pm Fri:2-2:50pm
Classroom: Fell 123
Section: COM 110-047
Class time: MoWeFr 3:00PM - 3:50PM
COURSE MATERIALS
Simonds, C. J., Hunt, S. K., & Simonds, B. K. (2013). Communication as Critical Inquiry (5th ed. for
Illinois State University). Boston, MA: Pearson Custom Publishing.
(Access codes available at Barnes and Noble, Alamo II, or directly from Pearson at http://www.pearsoncustom.com/il/com110_ilstu/—See below).
Simonds, C. J., Hunt, S. K., & Hooker, J. F. (2015). Communication as critical inquiry: Supplementary materials packet. Champaign, IL: Stipes Publishing.
(Available at the School of Communication Resource Center in Fell 034—See below).
E-Textbook Purchasing Procedures. You are required to have an eText Access code for Com 110, which will allow you to access the textbook as well as other materials necessary for the completion of the course. You will register this code with Pearson as well as with your instructor so please do not discard this access code or your receipt of purchase. Access codes may only be registered once per student and will go offline once the semester is completed. You may purchase this code directly from Pearson
(http://www.pearsoncustom.com/il/com110_ilstu/) at a reduced cost. Additionally, if you prefer to also have a hard copy of the text, you may purchase it once you have registered your online access code.
Spiral Workbook Purchasing Procedures. Students will purchase the spiral workbook (Com 110
Communication as Critical Inquiry) through the School of Communication online store using a credit, debit, or monetary gift card. The website can be found at the following address: http://tinyurl.com/o8jjxke
The workbook will cost $31 plus tax and will be available for the students to pick up in the
Communication Resource Center located in the basement of Fell Hall, room 34, 1-2 business days after the online purchase. Students will need to show their ISU ID card and Resource Center workers will verify they have purchased the book and give it to them at that time. The workbook must be purchased and picked up during the first two weeks of class.
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COMMUNICATION AS CRITICAL INQUIRY (COM 110) COURSE GOALS
Communication as Critical Inquiry (Com 110) seeks to improve students’ abilities to express themselves and to listen to others in a variety of communication settings. Effective oral communication is viewed as an essential life skill that every person must possess in order to function in today’s society. The course emphasizes participation in a variety of communication processes in order to develop, reinforce, and evaluate communication skills appropriate for public, small group, and interpersonal settings. The course content and experiences will enable students to assume their responsibilities as speaker-listener-critic in a culturally diverse world. In short, the course is designed to make students competent, ethical, critical, confident, and information literate communicators.
COM 110 addresses the following General Education outcomes:
II. intellectual and practical skills, allowing students to a. make informed judgments c. report information effectively and responsibly e. deliver purposeful presentations that inform attitudes or behaviors
III. personal and social responsibility, allowing students to a. participate in activities that are both individually life-enriching and socially beneficial to a diverse community c. interact competently in a variety of cultural contexts
IV. integrative and applied learning, allowing students to a. identify and solve problems b. transfer learning to novel situations c. work effectively in teams
ASSIGNMENTS
Exams: There will be a midterm exam and a final exam. Exams will assess your understanding of communication concepts and theories, as well as your application and integration abilities.
Speeches: Each student will present three formal speeches: a.
Informative speech (5-7 minutes, no more than 7:30; at least 4 sources) i.
Assignment can be found on page 10-11 in your spiral workbook. ii.
Potential Informative Topics page 42-43 of spiral workbook
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With this speech you are required to turn in: a.
Instructor Evaluation Form (on ReggieNet) b.
Outline with references-final version due the day you speak (example on p. 25-28) b.
Group presentation (18-20 minutes, no more than 20:30; at least 10 sources) i.
Assignment can be found on page 49-50 in your spiral workbook.
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With this speech you are required to turn in: a.
Instructor Evaluation Form (on ReggieNet) b.
Anonymous Peer Evaluation Sheets-due the day you present (p.54)
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c.
One collective outline with references (example on p.
56-64) c.
Persuasive speech (5-7 minutes, no more than 7:30; at least 6 sources) i.
Assignment can be found on page 67-68 in your spiral workbook.
ii.
Potential Persuasive Speech Topics page 84-85 of spiral workbook
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With this presentation you are required to turn in: a.
Instructor Evaluation Form (on ReggieNet) b.
Outline with references (example p. 78-83)
All three speeches must be completed to pass the course. Each presentation will be evaluated on content and delivery. Specific details will be clearly outlined in class. Typed outlines and references are required for each (a sample will be provided).
P2P’S: Students are expected to complete all 18 Preparing to Participate “Knowledge” assignments (P2Ps). I will be collecting all 18 P2P’s throughout the semester. Each P2P is worth 5 points. The due date for each P2P is on the class schedule.
Communication Improvement Profile (CIP): This is a short paper (2-4 pages, double spaced,
5 paragraphs) in which you will analyze your own communication style, strengths, and weaknesses and discuss what your goals and expectations are for your improvement in this course. The paper will also discuss a plan of action that you will use to achieve those goals. The
CIP assignment details can be found on page 90 of your workbook.
With your CIP paper you will turn in:
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Grading Criteria and Evaluation Form: p. 92
2.
CIP Template: p. 94
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Critical Thinking Self-Assessment (CTSA) Pre-Test: p. 96-97
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Ethical Communication Self Assessment (ECSA) Pre-Test: p. 98-99
Final Synthesis Paper: In this paper (3-5 pages, double-spaced), you will reflect on your progress over this semester in COM 110. Identify at least three skills you think you improved on most, and the goals that were not met. Your speeches will be used as the evidence of the claims you are making and you are to reference them in your paper. a.
Synthesis Paper Assignment: p. 100 b.
Synthesis Paper: Grading Criteria and Evaluation Form: p. 101 c.
Synthesis Paper Template: p. 1020-103 d.
Critical Thinking Self Assessment (CTSA) Post-Test: p. 104-105 e.
Ethical Communication Self Assessment (ECSA) Post-Test: p. 106-107
COURSE POLICIES
ATTENDANCE POLICY: You are expected to come to class prepared to discuss and participate in activities associated with the readings. I will not lecture over the material you have read; rather, I will synthesize the material into discussions and activities where you will play a large role. Thus, regular attendance is expected.
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CELL PHONES/TEXTING: All cell phones are to be turned off and put away before class begins.
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES: All work is expected on the date it is due. Late assignments will not be accepted . I will work with you if you have a legitimate reason for your absence and arrangements have been made with me prior to the class meeting.
PROFESSIONAL COURTESY: This is a discussion-based course, so there is a good possibility that debates will occur. Professional courtesy includes respecting others' opinions, not interrupting in class, being respectful to those who are speaking, and working together in a spirit of cooperation. I expect you to demonstrate these behaviors at all times in this class.
ASSIGNMENT FORMAT: Please make your headings for ALL assignments uniform. I will provide an example, which I will expect you to follow. Though your work will be double spaced
(with the exception of your outlines), 12 point font and will have 1 inch margins. American
Psychological Association (APA) 6 th Edition Style Guide is on p. 45-47 in spiral workbook.
Your name
Course Title and Section Number (COM 110-040)
Date
Assignment
Speech Lab: You are encouraged to visit the speech lab at least once during the semester to practice your speech. It is also recommended that you plan a visit to the speech lab at least one week before your speech so you have enough time to synthesize the feedback received from the attendant and incorporate it into your speech. Ultimately, the speech lab can be a useful tool in improving the quality of your speech and public speaking skills. To schedule time in the speech lab, call call 438-4566 or come to Fell 032 and schedule an appointment in person. If you wish to video-record your presentation, please tell the attendant when booking your appointment. Remember to book your appointment early, as there are a great number of students trying to make appointments. You must schedule an appointment at least 24 hours before the date you are scheduled to deliver your speech in class, or you will not be able to use the speech lab. If you need to change or cancel your appointment, you will need to call the
Speech Lab at 438-4566 or stop by in person (Fell Hall 032) 24 hours in advance. If you fail to cancel your appointment 24 hours in advance you will not be allowed to use the speech lab again.
Cheating/Plagiarism: Students are expected to be honest in all academic work, consistent with the academic integrity policy as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct . All work is to be appropriately cited when it is borrowed, directly or indirectly, from another source. Unauthorized and unacknowledged collaboration on speech topics and/or the presentation of someone else’s work warrants plagiarism.
Special Needs: Any student needing to arrange a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability should contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall, 438-5853
(voice), 438-8620 (TDD).
Mental Health Resources: Life at college can get very complicated. Students sometimes feel overwhelmed, lost, experience anxiety or depression, struggle with relationship difficulties or diminished self-esteem. However, many of these issues can be effectively addressed with a little help. Student
Counseling Services (SCS) helps students cope with difficult emotions and life stressors. Student
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Counseling Services is staffed by experienced, professional psychologists and counselors, who are attuned to the needs of college students. The services are FREE and completely confidential. Find out more at Counseling.IllinoisState.edu or by calling (309) 438-3655.
Illinois State University Bereavement Policy: In the event that a student experiences a death of an immediate family member or relative as defined below, the student will be excused from class for funeral leave, subsequent bereavement, and/or travel considerations. The student will provide appropriate documentation and arrange to complete missed classroom work as soon as possible according to the process outlined below.
Upon notification of the absence and proper documentation, each faculty member shall excuse the student from class according to this policy and provide an opportunity to complete missed exams, quizzes, and other required work. Ultimately, the student is responsible for all material covered in class and must work with each individual professor as soon as they return to complete any required work. Details can be found at the following website: http://policy.illinoisstate.edu/students/2-1-27.shtml
School of Communication Research Pool: There will be a few extra credit opportunities for research participation. The extra credit points will be added to your final grade, and may not necessarily appear in the gradebook immediately upon your completion of the opportunity. There are no guarantees for extra credit, and it is each student’s responsibility to be aware of and take advantage of such opportunities. You may receive extra credit for participating in any of the studies in the School of Communication’s
Research Pool. The Research Pool is updated as research studies are opened/closed, and it is your responsibility to access the Pool and be aware of available opportunities. The Research Pool can be accessed via: https://sites.google.com/site/isucomresearch/
Each project listed on the Research Pool site will indicate the specific number of Research Credits associated with the project. The course instructor will get evidence of participation and the time of participation from the researcher(s) who administer the research studies at the conclusion of the semester ; however, it is your responsibility to make sure that the researchers have the necessary evidence of your participation at the time of the study. Before participating in a study, please be sure to have your name, ULID (i.e., the part of your email before @ilstu.edu) , instructor name, and course and section number ready , as you will need to provide these to receive credit. Research Credit can only be applied to one course for each study, unless specified otherwise in the Research Pool. A maximum of 5% of your final course grade can be earned from extra credit opportunities via the Research Pool. After the final exam there will be no further opportunities for extra credit or to otherwise improve your grade.
Please also be aware that federal guidelines indicate that instructors offering extra credit for research participation must offer a reasonable alternative (such as a research paper) for students who want to earn extra credit but do not want to participate in a study.
Optional:
FOR EACH RESEARCH STUDY YOU PARTICIPATE IN I WILL AWARD 2 POINTS OF
EXTRA CREDIT, UP TO 10 TOTAL POINTS.
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Week Date
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1/13
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1/15
1/18
1/20
1/22
1/25
1/27
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1/29
2/1
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Tentative Schedule for Communication as Critical Inquiry
Day CHAP. Material Covered
M Syllabus Review
Introductory Speech (Assign Any Old Bag Speech)
W Any Old Bag Speech (Assign Artifact Discussions)
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F
Assignment Due
Read Syllabus
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2
3
4
5/6
8/9
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11
11/12
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Introduction to Communication (assign CIP)
MLK Day: No Class
Communication Apprehension
Ethical Communication
Perception
Choosing Topics/Audience Analysis (Assign Informative
Speech)
Organizing and Outlining Idea
APA Day! Integrating Support Materials
Article & APA Worksheet) Overview of Milner Online
Language- Vivid Language Techniques
Delivery (Assign Group Speeches)
(Assign Journal
Out of Class Work Day for Informative Speeches
Informative Speech In-Class Work Day (Bring laptops, books,
& speech materials)
Language- The Social Construction of Reality
Syllabus Contract
Any Old Bag
P2P Ch. 1
P2P Ch. 2
P2P Ch. 3
P2P Ch. 4
CIP Papers Due
P2P Ch. 5 &
P2P Ch. 6
P2P Ch. 8 &
P2P Ch. 9
P2P Ch. 7
Informative Topics
Due
Journal Article
Assignment Due
&
Informative Draft
Due
APA Worksheet
Due &
P2P Ch. 11
P2P Ch. 12
P2P Ch. 13
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2/15
2/17
2/19
2/22
2/24
2/26
2/29
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3/4
3/7
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3/11
3/14
14
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Informative Speeches Begin
Informative Speeches
Work Day
Informative Speeches
Informative Speeches
MIDTERM
Communicating in Groups
Communicating in Groups Continued
In class work day (figure out perspectives on topics)
Spring Break: No Class
Spring Break: No Class
Spring Break: No Class
Conflict/Culture
Final Informative
Outlines Due
P2P Ch. 14
Group Topics Due
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3/16
3/18
W
F 15
Group Speech In-Class Work Day (Bring Laptops, books & speech materials)
Listening (Assign Persuasive Speech)
Group Speech
Draft Due
P2P Ch. 15
4/11
4/13
4/15
4/18
4/20
4/22
4/25
3/21
3/23
3/25
3/28
3/30
4/1
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Out of Class Work Day on Group Speeches
Group Speeches Begin
Group Speeches
Fact, Value, Policy
Toulmin Model- IMPORTANT DAY
Persuasive Speech Topic Day- Class discussion for qualifiers and rebuttal ideas (Assign Synthesis Paper)
Logos, Ethos, & Pathos
Fallacies
Communicating in the 21 st Century
Persuasive Speech In-Class Workday ( Bring Laptops, books,
& Speech Materials)
No Class! CSCA Conference
No Class! CSCA Conference
Persuasive Speeches Begin
Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Final Group
Outlines Due
P2P Ch. 16
P2P Ch. 17
Persuasive Speech
Topics Due
P2P Ch. 18 (LAST
ONE)
Persuasive Speech
Drafts Due
Persuasive Speech
Outline Due
Work on synthesis paper & final exam review 4/27 W
4/29 F Final Exam Review Day
Final Exam Date:
*Final exam day and time will be announced in March
Synthesis Paper
Due
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Syllabus Contract
I have read the syllabus for Patrick Maca’s COM 110 course and agree to the terms for required coursework and acceptable classroom behavior.
Signature:____________________________________________________________
Name (please print)___________________________Date______________________
Hometown: ___________________________________________________________
Major:________________________________________________________________
Please list any previous public speaking experience, if any (If none, just write none):
Preferred way of learning (visual, auditory, lecture-based, activities, etc. – you may list more than one):
Please list at least 2 goals you hope to meet through this course:
What is your dream career/job?
What do you like to do in your free time?
What/who is your favorite:
Hobby:
Movie:
Song:
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