SEMESTER COURSE PLAN
(RPKPS)
Course / Subject
Code / Credit
: Introduction to Communication Science
: ISK4102/ 3 SKS
Course Description
This basic course delivers concepts in communication science. It focuses on basic knowledge and understanding the definition of
communication, basic communication concept, communication-process in daily life, scope and communication science growth. The
objective is effective communication and more effective result. Communication act has a level of purposes; it uses various media and it is
influenced by communication context. This course will teach the students to realize both the context and content of communication and
to pay attention into setting of communication and the principle of communication. It is also emphasise on the use of verbal and
nonverbal code in communication process.
Course Objectives
After completion of the course, student are expected to understand the basic concept of communication and communication as science
its history and the field of communication, to create a better message with 12 communication principles, to use of verbal and non verbal
code, to understand the potency of perception in message production and reception, to create message based on accurate analysis of all
of previous material and to present them.
(1)
Week
1
1
(2)
Course Material
2
Introduction
Course Plan
Description
(3)
Lesson Form
(4)
Expected Learning Outcome
3
4
Students understand the
description of subjects
Lecture
Self presentation
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(5)
Assessment Criteria
(Indicator)
5
Students are able to
describe the courses
plan
(6)
reference
6
Course Profile and Semester Plan, English Class, Department of Communication Science, Brawijaya University
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2-3
Definitions and the
elements of
Communication
Lecture
discussion
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Students are expected to
define communication
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4
Communication
models
Group presentation
Discussion

Students are expected to
understand of the
communication process
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5
Communication as
science : The history,
growth and the
school of
communication
Lecture
Discussion

Students are expected to
understand the History of
the communication field
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Students are able to
recognize and present
themselves as the first
step of communication
process.
Students are able to
identify various
definition of
communication
Students are able to
explain the elements of
communications.
Students are expected
to describe models of
communication
Students are capable
of analysing each
model into
communication
categories process.
Students are able to
explain the history of
communication
Students are able to
describe the multiple
approaches to study
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Miller,
Katherine.
2005. h. 2-19
Wood, T.
Julia. 2001. H.
h. 12-26
Flensburg,
Per. 2009
Wood,
T.
Julia. 2001. H.
23-26
Fiske, John.
2007, h. 14-55

Flensburg,
Per. 2004

Vroons,
2005
Rogers,
Everett
1994

Erik.
M.
6
The field of
communication
Lecture
Small Group
Discussion
7
8
Midterm Test
12 communication
Lecture
principles
Discussion
9
Message and
perception
Group discussion
Orientation observation
how communication
works
 Students are able to
explain why
communication
becomes a science and
is included into social
science
 Students are expected to
 Students are capable
understand the field of
of classifying 10 areas
communication
of communications
 Students are capable
of describing skills in
communication studies
Open book– all material
 Students are expected to
 Students are capable
be able to understand the
to understand 12
principles of
communication
communication
principles
 Students are capable
to analyse 12
communication
principles in practice
 Students are expected to
 Students are capable
be able to understand the
to explain the process
perception process and
of perception
how the process implied
 Students are capable
West, Richard dan
Turner, h. 32-42
30%
 Mulyana,
Dedy.
2009
 Devito, Joseph A,
2013. H. 17-26
 Lachlan, Kenneth
dan Spence, Patric
R, 2014
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to the message creation
10
11
Verbal
Communication
Lecture
Discussion
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Engaging in nonverbal
communication
Lecture
Discussion

to explain the
influence of
perception
 Students are capable
to analyse the
influence of
perception to the
message building
Students are expected to
 Student are capable to
be able to engage in verbal
describe the definition
communication
of verbal
communication
 Student are capable to
explain the
interrelation between
symbol and meaning
 Students are capable
to describe symbolic
abilities
 Student are able to
create an effective
verbal communication
based on the
guidelines
Student are expected to be  Student are capable to
able to understand non
describe the definition
verbal communication
of non-verbal
 T.V. Aghutina. 2003
 Wood, T Julia. 2001.
H. 80-102
 Solomon,
Denise
dan Theiss, Jenifer.
2013. H. 154-179
 Wood, T Julia. 2001.
H. 105-123
 Adler, Ronald B.
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12
13-14
15
Basic Principles of an
effective
communication
Small Group
Discussion

Final Project
Discussion

Final Test
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Students are expected to
be capable in
understanding the basic
principles of an effective
communication
Students are capable of
reporting the progress of
social marketing report
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
dan
Rodman,
communication
Goerge.
2006.
H.
Student are capable to
152-184
describe the types of
nonverbal behaviours
Student are able to
create an effective
non-verbal
communication based
on the guidelines
Student are capable to  Adler, Ronald B.
dan Rodman,
analyse factors
Goerge. 2006. h. 2influencing an effective
31
communication
 Devito, Joseph A,
Students are capable
2015. H. 87-99
to solve case problems
PROJECT
PRESENTATION
 ON GROUP
 EFECTIVE
COMMUNICATIO
N – CASE STUDY
Group Assessment
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Assessment :
1. In class Quiz
2. Midterm test
3. Personal and group Task
4. Final Test (Final Report)
5. Affective
= 15%
= 30%
= 20%
= 30%
= 5%
Note : no additional duty beyond the total evaluation assessment mark
Expected Learning Outcomes
Expected learning
Outcomes
Competence
Critical Thinking
Communication Skill
Team work
Midterm
Test
In class Quiz
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Personal and
group task
Final Assignment
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Compulsory References :
Mulyana, D. (2009). Ilmu komunikasi : Suatu pengantar, Bandung: Remaja
Rosdakarya
Blake, R. and Harosdsen, E.O. (1979). A Taxonomy of Concept in Communication,
New York: Hastings House.
Effendy, O.U. (1986), Dinamika komunikasi, Bandung : Remaja Karya
Effendy, O.U. (1993), Ilmu komunikasi : Teori dan praktek. Bandung: Remaja
Rosdakarya.
Fisher, B. A, (1986), Teori-teori komunikasi, (Trans. Soejono Trimo), Bandung:
Remaja Rosdakarya.
Littlejohn, S.W., (1999), Theories of human communication, sixth ed., Belmont,
California :Wadsworth
Rogers, E.M., (1994), A history of communication study, Ney York : The Free Press
Griffin, E.M. (2012). A first look at communication theory. New York : McGraw-Hil
Wood, J. T (2000). Communication mosaics: An introduction. Belmont, California :
Wadsworth
Assessment Description (Quiz, Midterm Test, Final Test)
In order to measure student comprehension, the first quiz will be performed
before mid term exam (the reading will be based on the first meeting until the
fourth meeting’s materials). The reading for mid term exam will be based on
first meeting until sixth meeting’s materials.
The reading for final exam will be based on the whole course materials.
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Final Assignment Submission
Due Date
: Introduction of Communication Sciences Final Test Day
Weigh
: 30%
Description
Students in a group of 5 submit 1500 words report (+/- 10%) with the following
structure:
1. Executive summary
2. Background of the problem
3. Situation Analysis
4. Objective
5. Problem solving – analyses using 12 communication principles, verbal and
non-verbal, field of communication, and effective communication
6. Implementation in visual product, suggestion for further steps in
communication proses
No
Assessment Criteria
1.
Logic, Flow, ad Argumentation of Project Report
2.
3.
4.
Accurateness of the use communication technique
Communication component appropriateness and logic
Report writing techniques and submission
Total
Maximum Score
(%)
5%
10%
10%
5%
30%
Assignments
Will be announced during the course.
Structural assignment
Course contract:
- On time attendance will be expected from both students and lecturer. 15
minutes is the maximum time for both parties in order to be allowed to
join the class. Student who will miss the class is expected to write a
notification letter.
- Students are not allowed to use shirt, flip-flop, pressed body outfit, and
others clothes against Indonesian norm. The inability to comply with this
rules will result in expulsion from the class
- Students have to pay careful attention regarding telecommunication via
media such as text messaging, phone calls and email.
- During the course, any electronic device such as laptop and mobile
telephone are not allowed to be used.
- Any fraught such as plagiarism, cheating, etc. during the course and exam
will be granted with the lowest score possible, E.
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Score percentages:
-
20%
45%
20%
15%
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oral presentation
critical analysis
answering the questions
teamwork
Oral presentation score will be based on :
No
Criteria
Maximal
score
1.
Theme comprehension (clear, concise and coherent)
5
2.
Additional efforts (the use of case studies, video, etc)
10
3.
Presentation technique (active, involving audience,
on time)
5
Total
20
Student
score
Objectivity in-group grading
Most of the assignments are group assignments therefore in order to guarantee
the objectivity in group grading, students are free to ask for peer evaluation form
in order to get grade transparency. 3 days after the assignments deadline/
presentation at the maximum.
Plagiarism and fraught
In order to avoid any fraught/plagiarism, students are obliged to fill antiplagiarism form (attached) on each assignment. By signing the form, you are
complied and agreed with any consequences that might arise in the future if
plagiarism was found.
In order to get to know what is plagiarism and how to avoid it, you are suggested
to open http://komunikasi.ub.ac.id/download-form/. For group assignments,
students are responsible for group work.
Communication
It is suggested to use email communication or text messaging if students wish to
have communication with the lecturer. You can contact me at
dyanrahmi@ub.ac.id or 081231193549. However you are not allowed to use that
channel if you want to inform your inability to attend the class. Please take
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careful attention in choosing your language to convey your message in mediated
communication.
Attendance and grade clarification
For academics purpose you are obliged to attend the course 13 times at the
minimum before you are allowed to join the final exam. Please mind that this is
academics regulation therefore I have no authority whatsoever to change this
regulation, and this regulation has nothing to do with the final grade. There is no
make up test in order to refine your grade if you are not able to comply this
attendance regulation.
Grade clarification will be accepted 1 week at max after the grade has been
published.
Course materials and Announcement
Every course related materials will be uploaded each weeks on my wiggio
account. Class coordinator is expected to invite all the students on the wiggio.
Syllabus, assignments related information, course grade will also be uploaded in
wiggio.
Students are expected to join the account by their own (please do not only rely to
your friend on this matter). Please mind that every course materials that I
uploaded are only for internal purposes and you are not allowed to share it
without my permission.
What I expect from you:
• On time. However if you have urgent matter you can inform me and I will
make sure the class coordinator knows it
• Turning off your phone or put it on silent mode.
• Perform good attitude in the academic context
• If you missed the class it is up to you on how you can catch what you missed
• Please mind academic rules regarding attendance regulation, I have no
authority on that matter
• Be active and participate during the course, you have to maximize your class
contribution
• Reading all the materials before the course is compulsory
What You expect from me
• On time (including 15 minutes tolerance).
• Providing relevant materials, coherent with the syllabus
• Providing feedbacks for your assignments
• Providing grade transparency
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