EN120: Communications
Fall 2012
Day
Dan Huston
Course
Description:
Through this survey course focusing on the application of communication principles and theories, students will
develop public speaking, interpersonal, intrapersonal and group communication skills. Through an in-depth
look at self-concept, verbal and nonverbal language and listening skills, students gain an increased awareness of
the way they perceive themselves and others as well as the cultural and ethical implications of behavior.
Coursework includes a variety of speeches, exercises and writing assignments.
Course
Objectives:
1.
To prepare, organize, present, and evaluate five (5) informal/formal oral presentations. These might
include an introduction, a narrative form, an impromptu speech, a persuasive speech, an informative
presentation, a debate, panel discussion, and/or leading a discussion.
2.
To become more comfortable in front of an audience and to take increasing risks in oral presentations.
3.
To demonstrate college level writing in a variety of assignments (minimum 3), such as responses to
readings, application of theoretical material to students’ behaviors, critiquing speeches, critical analysis
of mass media, audience analysis, and essay exams.
4.
To examine, explain, and/or demonstrate:
 Basic principles of communication;
 Perception and self-concept;
 Language uses;
 Verbal/nonverbal communication;
 Stereotypes;
 Culture and gender considerations;
 Passiveness, assertiveness, and aggressiveness in social situations; and listening and response skills.
5.
To demonstrate understanding of how non-linguistic cues such as tone of voice, body language, culture,
and gender shape the communication environment.
6.
To synthesize theory with “real world” communication situations.
7.
To participate in groups in order to improve group interactions, to group problem solve, to improve
discussion skills, and to manage conflict.
Course
Prerequisites:
None
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Instructional Methods:
 Lecture
 Discussion
 Mindfulness Meditation
Course Assessment Methods:
 Written work
 Speeches and Presentations
Required
Textbooks
and materials:
 Communicating Mindfully: Mindfulness-Based Communication and Emotional Intelligence (2010)
–Dan Huston
 A small notebook you can carry with you wherever you go (“Awareness Notebook”)
Method of Reaching
the Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Email:
Grappone 312
TBA
(603) 271-6969
(603) 228-1627
<dhuston@ccsnh.edu>
Attendance
Policy:
1) Attendance is worth 10% of your course grade.
2) After two absences, you can be withdrawn from the course.
3) Barring extraordinary circumstances, a student who has not had any contact with me for two
consecutive weeks will be dropped from the course. He/she will receive an “AF” (administrative
failure), which is punitive and will negatively affect the student’s GPA calculation.
4) If you have to be absent please do the following:
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Inform me ahead of time if at all possible.
Set up a conference with me to get assignments/handouts.
Hand in homework that is due (on time).
Complete work done in class.
Complete the homework that was given the day you missed.
Find out what you missed from me and your classmates.
Policy for Make-up
Work:
Due dates are provided in the “Weekly Assignments” section. It is essential that students give their
presentations on the day for which they are scheduled. Presentations may be made up only in cases of extreme
emergency at my discretion—and if students let me know in advance if possible. Late papers will also be
accepted at my discretion.
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Policy on Homework:
Active participation and effort is expected. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
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Come to class every day
Arrive on time—this is important!
Bring notebook, handouts, and something to write with every day
Be organized enough to find what you need quickly
Be ready to be productive
Refrain from interrupting professor and peers
Be respectful
Ask questions
Contribute productively to discussions
Use the resources that are available to you
Important! I do not accept assignments passed in through e-mail (unless that is the assignment). Too many things can go wrong in
that process: incompatible word processors, viruses, no name on paper, printer is out of paper or not working, etc.
Grading Percentages and Equivalents
Narrative Speech ………………………………………………………… 10%
Persuasive Speech ………………………………………………………. 10%
Final Speech (Paper?)……………………………………………………… 10%
Journals 1-7 ........................................................................................…....
Group Project...................................................................................….......
Attendance …….............................................................................…….
35%
25%
10%
A
AB+
B
(67-69)
(64-66)
(60-63)
(00-59)
= 4.0
= 3.7
= 3.3
= 3.0
(94-100)
(90-93)
(87-89)
(84-86)
BC+
C
C-
= 2.7 (80-83)
= 2.3 (77-79)
= 2.0 (74-76)
= 1.7 (70-73)
D+
D
DF
= 1.3
= 1.0
= 0.7
= 0.0
I = Designates that course work is incomplete due to extenuating circumstances. Students are given three weeks into next semester to finish work. An “I” grade
becomes an “F” if work is not completed. A grade of Incomplete will place a student's financial aid status on hold for the subsequent semester.
AF = Instructor or administrator initiated withdrawal at any time for reasons other than poor grade performance—failure to meet attendance requirements, violation of
student conduct code, or disruptive behavior; calculated as “F”.
W = Student initiated withdrawal before the drop deadline; does not affect GPA.
WF= Student initiated withdrawal after the drop deadline; calculated as “F”.
WP = Student initiated withdrawal after the drop deadline; does not affect GPA.
Note: This course is NOT on Blackboard.
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NHTI ACADEMIC AFFAIRS NOTICES
for inclusion with all course syllabi
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COURSE DROP/WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND
A course must be dropped by notifying the Registrar's Office (for day classes) or the Division of Continuing Education (for evening
classes) prior to the end of the fourteenth calendar day of the semester in order to receive a 100% refund of tuition, less non-refundable
fees. After that time, the student may submit a DROP form to the Registrar's Office but no refund will be granted. Ceasing to attend a class
does not constitute an official drop or withdrawal and may result in a grade of "F'". Officially dropping a course prior to the completion of
60% of the scheduled duration of a course will result in a grade of "W". After that time, a grade of "WP" or "WF" will be issued depending
on the student's standing at the time of the drop. Note: Dates are prorated for courses offered in an alternative format; contact the
Registrar or Division of Community Education for details. Classes that run for less than the full semester have 7 calendar days from the
start of the class to drop with a full refund. See policy at: http://www.nhti.edu/bursar/refundpolicies.html Dates for the Fall 2012 and
Spring Semester 2013 are as follows:
Last day to drop with a full refund for full semester courses*
Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W'
Fall 2012
September 17
November 6
Spring 2013
February 4
April 1
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environment that supports effective instruction. It is therefore imperative that students and faculty demonstrate mutual respect.
Inappropriate behavior in the classroom may compromise the learning and performance of all students present. Such inappropriate
behaviors include, but are not limited to: late arrivals/early departures; loud or prolonged side conversations; use of cell phones, computers
(other than for legitimate academic use), iPODs (or similar devices), etc.; use of derogatory or vulgar language. All students are expected to
abide by the Student Code of Conduct, published in the NHTI Student Handbook, and are subject to sanctions as described therein for
any violations.
CIVIL RIGHTS/EQUITY ISSUES
(discrimination and harassment)
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employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, or marital
status. The college is sensitive to the fear and/or embarrassment an individual may experience in coming forward with a complaint
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271-6960) or other Institute representative.
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Students with documented disabilities should be aware that simply noting in writing or in discussions with faculty that one’s disability
affects academic skills does NOT constitute formal disclosure of a disability. Once a student develops a Reasonable Accommodation Plan
(RAP) with the Coordinator of Disabilities Services, that student is responsible for discussing the RAP with the instructor. Students should
make requests for specific accommodations at least one week prior to when the accommodations are needed. Call Beverly Boggess at 2717723 or e-mail her at bboggess@ccsnh.edu for more information
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required in the chosen program simultaneously. Individual tutoring in ESOL and other test-taking accommodations can be arranged
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solving problems, or carrying out other assignments; (3) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a
member of the CCSNH colleges faculty, staff, or students; or (4) knowingly providing unauthorized assistance of any kind to another for the
purpose of providing unfair advantage to the recipient in the completion of course assessments/assignments (sometimes known as
facilitation). Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, the use (intentional or unintentional), by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the
published or unpublished work of another person without full and clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials
prepared by another person or agency engaged in providing term papers or other academic materials via direct sale, barter, or other means.
Cheating and plagiarism are considered serious disciplinary matters and are subject to the same penalties and procedures as other NHTI
disciplinary matters. Students should be aware that penalties levied in proven cases of cheating or plagiarism may include the issuance of a
grade of AF (which may in turn lead to delay of graduation), suspension or dismissal from a program or from the college, or other
sanctions as deemed appropriate.
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When the President deems it prudent to cancel all classes at the college, students will receive a notice via their college email address using
the NHTI Alerts Notification System. (To receive Alerts messages via other addresses/phone numbers, sign up at www.nhti.edu.) An
announcement will also be made on WMUR-TV (Channel 9) and local radio stations and will be posted to the NHTI Web site. Students
checking the Web page for cancellation announcements should be aware that the page must be repeatedly “refreshed” to obtain the latest
information.
Occasionally, the President will opt for a delayed start to classes. This means that students should be prepared to begin their school day
with whatever activity they would normally be doing at the announced opening time. For example, if a two-hour delay is announced, and a
student is scheduled for a class that normally meets from 8:00-10:50 AM, the student should come to that class at 10:00 AM for the
remaining 50 minutes of class; classes that are normally completed before 10:00 AM would be cancelled.
GRADE REPORTING
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GRADES ARE NOT MAILED to students. It is the student’s responsibility to review his/her final grades via the Student Information
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the remaining coursework as soon as possible. Unresolved “I” grades will convert to an “F” (Failing) grade automatically at the end of the
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Consult the NHTI catalog for the full “Incomplete Grade Policy.”
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on any NHTI-sponsored team MUST provide each of their instructors with documentation from the NHTI Athletic Department
confirming their participation on a team, as well as the schedule of practices and games, within the first week of the semester or
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Participation on an NHTI-sponsored team does not excuse any student from compliance with any/all course requirements. Faculty are not
required to excuse students from class or lab to attend practice sessions, and there may be circumstances (such as clinical requirements)
under which athletes may not be excused for games, though every effort will be made to accommodate the schedules of student athletes
who work responsibly with their instructors.
STUDENT EMAIL
Official Community College System of New Hampshire (CCSNH) email accounts will be created automatically for all enrolled students at
the time of course registration. This is the only email address that will be recognized by NHTI for any required correspondence in NHTIcontrolled courses and will serve as the official account for ALL of your electronic communication with the college. This practice will
ensure that all students are able to comply with the email-based requirements specified by faculty. Students are responsible for checking
their official student email regularly and reading college-related communications. The electronic mail system is college property.
Additionally, all messages composed, sent, or received on the electronic mail system are and remain the property of CCSNH or NHTI. The
CCSNH electronic mail system is not to be used to create or forward any offensive messages. CCSNH is not responsible for the handling
of email by outside vendors.
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Students must meet the requirements of all academic policies.
Therefore, students are expected to acquaint themselves with these policies by visiting the college’s Web site at:
http://www.nhti.edu/academics/academicrequirements.html
Student Information System
Instructions for accessing your academic information online:
1.
2.
3.
4.
www.nhti.edu
Under “Current Students” choose “Secure Area”
Enter your NHTI ID#, which can be found on your schedule and ID card)
Enter your SIS PIN: Initially this pin is your birth date: mm/dd/yy
5. Click “Personal Information”
6. Go to “Student EasyLogin Infomrnmation
7. Change your password
If you have problems logging in to student email:
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Contact the Help Desk: nhtihelpdesk@ccsnh.edu
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Go to the NHTI homepage. Once there, click the “Current Students” tab, then the link to “Help
Information for the SIS, Email, Blackboard.”
To log in without printing privileges,
Simply type “NHTI” with no password.
NHTI Print System
NHTI extends free printing privileges in campus computer labs to students up to 350 pages each semester. In
order to access printing privileges, students must log into the system using their NHTI Student Email.
When your number of printed pages reaches 280, you will receive a warning. When you request to print a job
that will exceed your 350 page allotment for the semester it will not print, and you will be instructed to go to the
Bursar* to have more pages added to your account. You may add pages to your account in increments of 100
pages for $10 ($0.10 a page);
*The Bursar’s Office is located on the first floor of Sweeney Hall, at the western entrance of the building, Room
114, and they are available Monday through Friday during normal business hours.
To learn tips on how to conserve your use of paper in printing, please see a lab monitor,
a Farnum IT Intern, or consult the information posted in the labs.
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Schedule for “Awareness Notebook”
Weeks 1, 5, 10
1. Student P: _________________
2. Student T: _________________
3. Student S: _________________
4. Student K: _________________
5. Student G: _________________
Weeks 2, 6, 11
6. Student L: _________________
7. Student Y: _________________
8. Student Q: _________________
9. Student C: _________________
10. Student B: ________________
Weeks 3, 7, 12
11. Student M: _______________
12. Student F: ________________
13. Student E: ________________
14. Student X: ________________
15. Student R: ________________
Assignment:
Please keep a small notebook with you at all
times—in school, at home, at work, at your
friends and families’ houses, etc.—this semester
in order to complete this assignment.
When people begin to experience their life
mindfully, they begin to notice things they
wouldn’t typically notice—how their food tastes,
reoccurring thought patterns, etc. When one truly
experiences a moment as if for the first time, his
or her senses become extremely acute. (Note: Jon
Kabat-Zinn has written a book called Coming to
Your Senses.)
In your notebook, write down anything you catch
yourself noticing that you don’t think you would
have noticed before you began practicing
mindfulness: a beautiful sunset, fresh snow on the
trees, your impulse to be angry at the person who
just cut you off, an internal judgment of yourself
or someone else, etc. The list of possibilities is
endless.
Be prepared to share at least some of your
observations with the class on the days for which
you are scheduled. Often what is shared leads to
a discussion, and you can always share something
even if you’re not scheduled for that day.
For the first few weeks, these informal
presentations will be given from your seat. After
that, you will give them from the podium, though
they will still be informal. (And eventually, I may
ask you to lead the discussions that follow...)
16. Student J: ________________
Weeks 4, 9, 13
17. Student I: ________________
18. Student O: ________________
19. Student W: ________________
20. Student V: ________________
21. Student U: ________________
22. Student A: _______________
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Speech Schedule for Narratives
Week 7
1. Student D: _________________
(ungraded, extra journal points)
19. Student J: _________________
2. Student H: _________________
(ungraded, extra journal points)
20. Student I: _________________
21. Student O: _________________
3. Student N: _________________
(ungraded, extra journal points)
22. Student W: _________________
Week 8
23. Student V: _________________
4. Student P: _________________
24. Student U: _________________
5. Student T: _________________
25. Student A: _________________
6. Student S: _________________
26. Student N: _______________
(graded)
7. Student K: _________________
27. Student H: _________________
(graded)
8. Student G: _________________
9. Student L: _________________
28. Student D: _________________
(graded)
10. Student Y: _________________
11. Student Q: _________________
--Note: make-up speeches are at my discretion;
you should be ready to present your speech on the
day for which you are scheduled; anyone who is
unprepared or does not show up without
informing me immediately with a good reason for
his/her absence will receive an “F”.
12. Student C: _________________
13. Student B: _________________
14. Student M: _________________
15. Student F: _________________
16. Student E: _________________
17. Student X: _________________
18. Student R: _________________
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Speech Schedule for Persuasive Speeches
Week 13
19. Student K: _________________
1. Student A: _________________
(ungraded, extra journal points)
20. Student S: _________________
2. Student U: _________________
(ungraded, extra journal points)
21. Student T: _________________
22. Student P: _________________
3. Student V: _________________
(ungraded, extra journal points)
23. Student N: _________________
Week 14
24. Student H: _________________
4. Student W: _________________
25. Student D: _________________
5. Student O: _________________
26. Student V: _________________
(graded)
6. Student I: _________________
27. Student U: _________________
(graded)
7. Student J: _________________
8. Student R: _________________
28. Student A: _________________
(graded)
9. Student X: _________________
10. Student E: _________________
--Note: make-up speeches are at my discretion;
you should be ready to present your speech on the
day for which you are scheduled; anyone who is
unprepared or does not show up without
informing me immediately with a good reason for
his/her absence will receive an “F”.
11. Student F: _________________
12. Student M: _________________
13. Student B: _________________
14. Student C: _________________
15. Student Q: _________________
16. Student Y: _________________
17. Student L: _________________
18. Student G: _________________
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Group Assignments for Group Projects
Group 1
Type
Group 2
Type
Group 3
Type
B: _________
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E: _________
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A: _________
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C: _________
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L: _________
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D: _________
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Q: _________
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G: _________
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N: _________
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Y: _________
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F: _________
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U: _________
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M: _________
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X: _________
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H: _________
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Group 4
Type
Group 5
Type
K: _________
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I: _________
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P: _________
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J: _________
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S: _________
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O: _________
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T: _________
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R: _________
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V: _________
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W: _________
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Note:
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The Final Speech will be given in the reverse order (from Student W to Student B)
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Editing Symbols and Common Errors
New paragraph
Spelling, verb conjugation
Lowercase
Uppercase
Delete
Insert
Swap
Pull together
Separate
Common Errors
Relevant Page Numbers from Quick Access
SF
Sentence Fragment……………………..
pp.
CC
Coordinating Conjunctions ……………..
p.
(BOYS FAN)
RO
Run-On Sentences ……………………...
pp.
CS
Comma Splices……………………….…
pp.
No symbol
Quotation Marks…………………………
pp.
SJ
Sudden Jump……………………………..
(in-class notes)
TS
Tense Shift.................................................. p.
No symbol
“so . . . that”………………………………
(in-class notes)
P
Parallelism………………………………..
pp.
DM
Dangling Modifier……………………….
pp.
DQ
Dropped Quotation………………………
pp.
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Other Comma Rules
Introductory Elements…………………………….………
Nonrestrictive Elements…………………..………………
p.
pp.
Apostrophes………………………………………………
pp.
Adverbs and Adjectives……………………………….
pp.
When to use “I” or “Me”………………………………
(in-class notes)
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Advanced Conventions
Semicolons………………………………….…………
pp.
Colons…………………………………….………………
pp.
Dashes…………………………………….………………
pp.
Basics to Check Yourself On
Commonly confused words, etc.…………………….….
Usage Glossary,
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When to use “To, too, Two”…………………
p.
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When to use “Then” or “Than”………………
p.
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When to use “its” or “it’s”……………………
p.
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When to use “Their,” “There,” or “They’re”…
p.
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“a lot”………………………………………..
p.
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“supposed to,” …………………………………..
“should have,” ………………………………….
“could of” ……………………………………….
(watch out for similar kinds of errors)
p.
p.
p.
Spelling ……………………………………………
pp.
Spelling out numbers…………………………….… pp.
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EN120 WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS
(This schedule is subject to change if I feel it would benefit the class)
Week 1*
(9/3)
No Classes Monday: Labor Day
• Introduction to course: focus, main concepts
• Mindfulness + Comm. Theory = EI
• Discuss Ekman’s “Refractory Period”
• Discuss communication concepts as stimuli we appraise unconsciously
• Discuss distinction between “reacting” and “responding”
• Meditate—Breath and sound
Homework:
• Read Preface, Introduction, and Chapter 1
• Journal 1 (First Impressions and Observations)
• Myers-Briggs: Take the Jung Typology Test to determine your personality “Type”:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Go to www.humanmetrics.com
Click “Jung Typology Test” on top left of screen
Click “Do it” on the bottom of the next page
Hit “Score It” once you have answered all of the questions
You should then be given four letters that represent your “Type”
• Make sure you are able to access your student e-mail address
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Week 2
(9/10)
Monday, 9/10:
Last day to add class
without instructor’s
permission
Optional but Recommended:
o Do Meditation Instructions #1 (daily if possible, 10 minutes)
 Go to www.communicating-mindfully.com
 Click on the plant/eye image in the top right corner
 Enter the password: “Breath”
 You might need to give your permission for an add-on
(see the top of the screen for a message to that effect)
 Be patient. The files are big and take a while to download
• Fill in “Speech Schedules” and “Group Assignments”
• Awareness Notebook (see schedule)
• Discuss Conversation and Listening Skills
• Assign Journal 2 (Conversation and Listening Skills)
• Go over Pearman’s EI To-Do’s
• Meditate—Breath, Sound, Thoughts, and Emotions
Homework:
• Read Chapter 2
• Journal #2
• Optional but Recommended:
o
Do Meditation Instructions #2 (daily if possible, 19 minutes)
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Week 3
(9/17)
Monday, 9/17:
Last day to drop
With full refund
Friday, 9/21:
Last day to
resolve “I”Grades
• Awareness Notebook (see schedule)
• In-class, paired listening exercise
• Vocal Exercises: “You think that’s funny”
• Meditate—Mental Noting/Affect Labeling
• Read Chapter 3
• Journal #3 (Listening Skills)
• Optional but Recommended:
Do Meditation Instructions #3 (daily if possible, 19 minutes)
Convocation/BBQ! Tuesday, 9/18, 11:00 a.m.
Week 4*
(9/24)
NEH Conference Thursday and Friday
• Awareness Notebook (see schedule)
• Assign Narrative Speech
• Introduction to giving speeches
• Embarrassing, Exciting, Interesting moment, Joke
• Read Application to Public Speaking Appendix
• Meditate—Body Scan
• Read Chapter 4
• Journal #4 (Nonverbals)
• Optional but Recommended:
o
Week 5
(10/1)
Do Meditation Instructions #4 (daily if possible, 33 minutes)
• Awareness Notebook (see schedule)
• Critique video of student narrative
• MLK video?
• Discuss Praising and Constructive Criticism
• Dreams and Goals
• Discuss Self-Talk and Interpersonal Communication Problems
• Meditate—Loving Kindness
• Read Chapter 5
• Journal #5 (Self-Talk)
• Assign Group Projects
o
Minutes #1
• Optional but Recommended:
o
Week 6
(10/8)
Do Meditation Instructions #5 (daily if possible, 23 minutes)
• Awareness Notebook (see schedule)
• Work on Group Project in class
•
o Minutes #2
o Agenda #1
Optional but Recommended:
o Meditate on your own daily for 20-40 minutes, doing any of the meditations
we have done so far. (You can listen to instructions or try it without them.)
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Week 7
(10/15)
• Awareness Notebook (see schedule)
• 1st 3 Narratives! (See “Speech Schedule”)
• Meditate
• Work on Group Projects
•
Week 8
(10/22)
o Minutes #3
o Agenda #2
Optional but Recommended:
o Meditate on your own daily for 20-40 minutes, doing any of the meditations
we have done so far. (You can listen to instructions or try it without them.)
• Awareness Notebook (see schedule)
• Narratives
• Work on Group Projects
• Minutes #4
• Agenda #3
• Optional but Recommended:
○ Meditate on your own daily for 20-40 minutes, doing any of the meditations
we have done so far. (You can listen to instructions or try it without them.)
Week 9
(10/29)
• Awareness Notebook—from podium?
• Discuss “Standard English”:
• “I” or “Me”; “he” or “him” etc. (“Me and my friend . . .”)
• “Good” or “Well” (loud/loudly, etc.)
• Assign Persuasive Speech (see schedule)
• Reread Application to Public Speaking Appendix
• Discuss Self-Concept
• Read Chapter 6
• Do Journal 6 (Self-Concept)
• Meditate—Open Presence
• Work on Group Projects
•
Week 10
(11/5)
11/6: Tuesday
Last day to withdraw
from a class with a “W”
o Minutes #5
o Agenda #4
Optional but Recommended:
o Do Meditation Instructions #6 (daily if possible, 22 minutes)
• Awareness Notebook—from podium?
• Meditate—Open Presence
• Review APA (References page—for Persuasives in particular)
• Create topics for Midterm Impromptu
• Discuss Assertive Behavior
• Read Chapter 7
• Journal 7 (Assertive Behavior)
• Work on Group Projects
o Minutes #6
o Agenda #5
• Optional but Recommended:
o Meditate on your own daily for 20-40 minutes, doing any of the meditations
we have done so far. (You can listen to instructions or try it without them.)
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Week 11*
(11/12)
No Classes Monday—Veterans Day
• Awareness Notebook—from podium?
• Practice Impromptu Speeches (count as journal)
• Work on Group Projects
•
Week 12*
(11/19)
o Minutes #7
o Agenda #6
Optional but Recommended:
o Meditate on your own daily for 20-40 minutes, doing any of the meditations
we have done so far. (You can listen to instructions or try it without them.)
No Classes Thursday or Friday—Thanksgiving
Present Group Projects—every group should be ready to present
• Read Chapter 8
• Review APA
• Optional but Recommended:
o Meditate on your own daily for 20-40 minutes, doing any of the meditations
we have done so far. (You can listen to instructions or try it without them.)
Week 13
(11/26)
• Awareness
Notebook—from podium?
• 1 3 Persuasives (see schedule)
• Optional but Recommended:
o Meditate on your own daily for 20-40 minutes, doing any of the meditations
st
we have done so far. (You can listen to instructions or try it without them.)
Week 14
(12/3)
Persuasive Speeches (See “Speech Schedule”)
• Optional but Recommended:
o Meditate on your own daily for 20-40 minutes, doing any of the meditations
we have done so far. (You can listen to instructions or try it without them.)
Final Exam Week
• Final Speeches
Time and Room
TBA
Important! Please remember that we do not necessarily meet on the same day, at the same time, or even in the
same room during finals. Check the NHTI website for the schedule.
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