COMM 1100
HUMAN COMMUNICATIONS
VITAL INFORMATION
Website:
www.highlands.edu/academics/divisions/humanities/communications/ljohnson/index
.htm
Materials Needed:
 Textbook: Understanding Human Communications by
Adler and Rodman, 10th Edition
 1 ½ inch Three Ring Binder with Daily Handouts
 Four Scantrons
 Pen/Pencil
 Small Stapler
CONTENT
In this course, students will investigate the variables which impact
effective communication.
Effective communication allows an individual to build healthy relationships
and to be successful in the world.
In addition to readings, students will engage in daily discussions which give
students the opportunity to apply material learned in class to situations
in their daily lives.
CONTENT
Several areas of communication effectiveness
will be examined:
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Small Group
Public Speaking
Mediated Communication
DAILY SCHEDULE
Each student will be provided with a daily schedule.
This schedule will list the chapter being covered, major assignments, and
any materials the student needs to bring to class.
Only portions of the text will be covered in class. Students are responsible
for using the provided website study guide to learn additional concepts.
Classtime will also include a large amount of class discussions and group
activities.
MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS
There are several major assignments in COMM 1100.
These include but are not limited to the following:
 2 major presentations
1 for service learning plus 15 service learning hours
 3 major tests
Multiple choice plus essay
 Daily Participation
SUCCESS CPR
Communication
Participation
Responsibility
COMMUNICATION
Discussion in class should be course related
 No side conversations with classmates
 Turn off cell phones (no texting)
 No laptops allowed
Make sure you have the names and numbers of at least two classmates
Use correct email etiquette
 Correct punctuation, grammar, GHC email address
 Please identify your class in the subject line with class CRN#
Use correct classroom etiquette
 Do not enter or leave during speeches
PARTICIPATION
Attendance
 More than 5 = expulsion from class
 Each absence will incur at least a five point deduction in
participation
 Mandatory attendance on ALL speech dates
 20% deduction a day for missing classmate speeches
Be on Time
Bring all daily handouts
 All chapter handouts from my website
 It is strongly suggested that you bring the chapter outlines from the
online textbook
Add to the discussion
Take notes
RESPONSIBILITY
Prior notification and documentation of emergency must
be provided to instructor in order to make up tests and
major speeches.
Late daily work/outlines/bibliographies not accepted
Speeches cannot be given unless a grade sheet is
provided prior to speech
SO, MAKE SURE YOU KNOW COMM CPR
If you follow these guidelines, hopefully your experience
in this course will be enjoyable.
So, to get started on a good note, please print out the
following handouts and bring in the requested
materials when you come to class next week.
HOMEWORK
Print out the complete class syllabus, schedule, and
student grade sheet
Bring Scantron, pencil, and pen
Print out first daily handout for chapter 1
 Scenarios
Purchase textbook, binder
If you are in the Service Learning Class (TR 2 pm), you
will also need a folder for Journal and Forms and the
Service Learning Packet.