“Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...”100-95% - 4.094 – 90% - 3.589 – 85% - 3.084 – 80% - 2.579 -75% - 2.074 – 70% 1.569 – 65% 1.064 – 60% 0.559% and below – FAvailable HelpSchool Closing PolicyProject Success Day1 Interpersonal Communication Speech 240.72 Fall 2011 JCC @ LISD-Tech Instructor: Mrs. Tamara Hindes Days: M/W 2:30-3:57 PM Email: [email protected] or [email protected] (preferred) College homepage: www.jccmi.edu Mailbox: LenCen Staff Lounge 126 Office Hours: By appointment Please schedule one week in advance Building Phone: (517) 265-5515 The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary depending on the size of the class, availability, and other considerations. Textbook: Interpersonal Messages: Communication and Relationship Skills 2nd edition, by Joseph A. DeVito Supplies: A 3-ring binder with dividers; (I love handouts) Pens, paper, markers. A flash stick would be a good idea.2 “Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow...” Course Description: Students will learn to improve communication in one-on-one and small group situations. In this course, students will examine basic verbal and non-verbal elements affecting communication between individuals, in family, peer group, and work contexts. Specific units of discussion include intrapersonal perspective, conflict resolution, self-disclosure, message generation, intercultural messages and non-verbal communication. Course Objective: JCC’s Board of Trustees has determined that all of our graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled here. These skills are called Associate Degree Outcomes (ADOs). The ADOs for this course include (but are not necessarily limited to): ADO 2: Speak clearly, concisely and intelligibly (proficient) ADO 9: Work productively with others, recognizing individual contributions to group success. (dev) ADO 10: Understand and respect the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures (dev)3 Course Assignments & Evaluation Attendance – 10% Quizzes – 10% Mid-Term -15% Final - 15% Family Culture Project -15% points Group Project -15% points Observation Paper- 5% Speeches 10% Activities 5% Can include, but not limited to: Table Topics Magazine Article Word of the Day Name Grading Scale: 100-95% - 4.0 94 – 90% - 3.5 89 – 85% - 3.0 84 – 80% - 2.5 79 -75% - 2.0 74 – 70% 1.5 69 – 65% 1.0 64 – 60% 0.5 59% and below – F Assignments: Assignments revolve around weekly discussions, and in-class assignments. Since much of our classroom time will focus on our weekly readings, we will all benefit most by being prepared. Please read the assigned chapters before coming to class. Quizzes: These will be over readings, in class discussions. These will be given throughout the semester to make sure you are 1) understanding the material and 2) doing the assignments. Quizzes are for the most part - take home. Occasionally there may be in class quizzes. You must be in class to take those quizzes. I will drop the lowest quiz score. There are no make-ups. Take home quizzes are due at the beginning of class, when attendance is being taken. If you come in late, drop it off when you enter.4 Mid-Term – this will encompass the work of first half of the semester. There are no make-ups. Final – this will encompass the work of the second half of the semester. There are no make-ups. Family Culture Project – This will be a presentation of your family’s culture, traditions and how they have shaped your life. Part of the grade will be presentation skills and part will be on research. See specific hand-out on this. The Family Culture Project provides you with the opportunity to critically evaluate your family culture. This family culture project is two-fold. First you are to create a paper document (a preservable record) that explores your family culture. The second portion includes an oral presentation of your findings. You will have a great deal of liberty in choosing how to present this. • You may write a story of your entire family, specific individuals or branches of the family. • You may do a family scrapbook, or album. You may include • Stories about individuals • Stories about places that are relevant to your family • Photographs • Government documents • Letters etc. In class you will show us your completed project, and then tell us about what you learned through the process of creating it. Gather information by communicating with family members, looking through photo albums, contacting older relatives, reviewing baptismal and birth/death records. Genealogy websites, Social Security information, church records and other sources might lead you to more information to help you with your project. Presentation must include a visual element. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE to work on this project!!!5 Research Group Project – This is the development and implementation of a small group project. The grade will reflect development and implementation of project along with a report on the outcome and group participation. I will be putting you in groups at the beginning of the semester. Observation Paper: Throughout the semester, you will have the opportunity to observe (and be observed by) one of your classmates and report on his/her communication style. Information about the observation paper will be communicated two or three weeks after the semester begins. Activities: This class will be busy doing projects in class. You will earn points based on your participation and completion of these activities. Attendance: This class is designed as a workshop/lecture. Your attendance is necessary for your success as well as for others. I assign quizzes/tests/projects at least one week ahead of time; if you feel you are going to miss a day, you may drop off assignments early or send them in with someone else. Class is scheduled from 2:30-3:54pm you must be here on time and stay for the entire class to be counted present. Attendance is 10 percent of your grade. If you are present on time and stay for the entire class you will receive 1 point. All paperwork will be signed at the end of class. I will not sign unemployment or other forms unless you have been in class for the majority of the class. If you choose to drop the class, it is your