Exam Study Guide for Interpersonal Communication | SPCH 2110, Exams of Communication and Development studies

Download Exam Study Guide for Interpersonal Communication | SPCH 2110 and more Exams Communication and Development studies in PDF only on Docsity! Interpersonal Communication SPCH 2110 Instructor: Jennifer Peeples Office: Barn 119 Office hours: Weds 1:00-3:00 Phone: 797-7440 and by appointment E-mail: [email protected] Required Materials: Wood, Julia. Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters. 5th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, 2007 Course Description: This is a three-credit course in interpersonal communication. The course centers around reading-, experiential-, and discussion-based learning with an emphasis on both theory and practice of interpersonal communication. By the end of this course you will be able to: Understand the different ways to view communication and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Demonstrate a self-reflexive awareness of the communication in your life Understand the relationship between verbal and nonverbal codes Articulate how perception and identity-management work Comprehend and utilize effective ways to listen and manage conflict Understand the complexities of beginning, building and ending relationships Apply theories of interpersonal communication to practical interpersonal situations My Expectations: I am at my best as a teacher in situations where students are consistently present, actively participating in the learning process (this includes work done outside the classroom), and taking responsibility for their course-related actions. Our (mine, yours and your classmates’) satisfaction with the course depends largely on the extent to which you honor these expectations to the best of your ability. Your Expectations: You should also have some expectations of me as an instructor. I believe my responsibilities as a teacher include starting and ending class on time, being prepared to teach, attending office hours, returning your work promptly, grading fairly and fostering a respectful, open learning environment. If at any time you feel I have not met these expectations or if you have any additional concerns, please let me know so that your needs as a student can best be met. Grade distribution: 100-93% = A 92-90% = A- 89-87% = B+ 86-83% = B 82-80% = B- 79-77% = C+ 76-73% = C 72-70% = C- 69-67% = D+ 66-63% = D 62-60% = D- 59-0% = F Evaluations: Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3) 20% Exam 2 (Chapters 4-7) 22% Final exam (Chapters 8-12) 24% Group project 14% Group paper 12% Group project involvement 03% Course involvement 05% 100% Assignments: Exams: Exams will be one class period long. The exams are designed to test your understanding of and ability to apply course concepts. Exams will consist of multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions. You will be provided with a study guide before the exam. Study groups are strongly encouraged. Group project: During the third week of class, you (along with 3 or 4 of your classmates) will be asked to choose an area of interest from the remainder of the course materials. Each group will be expected to make a 25-30 minute presentation to the class at the end of the term on their chosen topic. Presentations are expected to further develop, go into greater depth, and broaden the range of application of a concept introduced in the textbook. Library research will be expected from the groups. Group presentations should be adapted to your audience, meaning they should avoid being dry, boring, or repeating information the audience already knows. Your presentation should concentrate on being substantive while still being entertaining. Visual aids and group activities are required. On November 20th, your group will turn in a 8-10 page report on your chosen topic (including a work-cited page). On the day of your presentation, a private assessment of the work put into the project by each group member. I will not grade the presentation until all assessments are turned in to me. Involvement: Because of the interactive quality of this course, missed days cannot be made-up, and the potential of the class cannot be achieved without full participation from class members. Involvement will be assessed during the term by the periodic collection of in-class activities, quizzes, or short out of class assignments. Adequate involvement will receive a check (full credit), less than adequate involvement will receive a minus (half-credit), and an absence will receive a 0.