INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONCOM 112 002Spring 2020 3 Credit HoursPrerequisite: NoneFulfills GEP Social Science CategoryInstructor: Jodi WahbaEmail: [email protected] Office Hours: By appointmentThe best way to reach me is via email. I will make every effort to return emails within one weekday; emails sent over the weekend/holiday/break will be returned on the first day back.CounselIt is your responsibility to seek assistance if you are having difficulty understanding the course material. Utilize email/office visits when you have questions about the class. I tryto make myself as accessible as possible to address your questions and concerns. However, conferring with me “after the fact” (in other words, once you’ve received your grade) is not the ideal time for addressing concerns and bringing it to my attention that you did not understand the material. My goal is for you to gain knowledge in this class, so take this opportunity to learn as much as possible to assist you in the future!!Course information including the syllabus, announcements, assignments, and grades will be housed on Moodle. You may access Moodle by logging on to WolfWare (https://wolfware.ncsu.edu). From the WolfWare page, select “My WolfWare” and use your unity ID and password to log in; you will see the course listed after you log in. Students are expected to regularly check Moodle for course information.Note that Moodle tracks user log-in/log-out. As a result, if the electronic records as a part of Moodle does not have a record of you logging-in to complete an assignment by the due date, then, as per the records, you will not receive credit for the specific assignment. It is your responsibility to obtain assistance from the NCSU Computing Services Tech Specialists if you have problems with Moodle (ph: 919-515-HELP).This course conforms to all NCSU policies regarding the online learning environment (http://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-08-00-11).Required ReadingAdler, R.B., Rosenfeld, L.B., & Proctor, R.F., II. (2018). Interplay: The process of interpersonal communication (14th edition). New York: Oxford University Press. (ISBN:9780190646257).- You can purchase All-In Access directly on Moodle. - I am teaching and testing from the 14th edition and it is fine if you get the 14th edition in format way you would like. Copies of the text will be available on reserve at D.H. Hill Library.Course DescriptionThis course is designed to develop an understanding of being “in relation” with others through a theoretical lens. Students will be exposed to a variety of interpersonal communication theories, concepts, and research findings in this course, and asked to apply them to different contexts. Through lectures, discussion, and activities, students will increase their awareness of everyday communication behaviors. Additionally, students will enhance their repertoire of communication skills by questioning habits, traditions, and current ideas and behaviors related to factors influencing communication.By the end of this course, students will have a breadth of knowledge about interpersonalcommunication theory and practice that can be used for future communication situations, thereby enabling them to become more effective communicators.GEP Objectives for Courses in the Category of Social Sciences:Each course in the Social Science category of the General Education Program will provide instruction and guidance that help students to:1. Examine at least one of the following: human behavior, culture, mental processes, organizational process, or institutional processes, and2. Demonstrate how social scientific methods may be applied to the study of human behavior, culture, mental processes, organizational processes, or institutional processes, and3. Use theories or concepts of the social sciences to analyze and explain theoretical and/or real-world problems, including the underlying origins of such problems.Specific Course Objectives1. Exposing students to concepts and theories which will help in interpreting and understanding their own communication behavior, as well as the communication behavior of others;2. Familiarizing students with important variables influencing the communication process so these variables can be identified and analyzed;3. Applying theory and research to individual behavior and/or societal phenomena;4. Assisting students in acquiring observational sensitivity to potential communication problems, so that the students can recognize attitudes, values, and behaviors that underlie communication events;5. Aiding students in integrating and critically analyzing communication concepts and variables;6. Developing a theoretically-grounded set of strategies for communicating in interpersonal relationships in a variety of contexts.Course Grading Policy and Grading ScaleFor Communication majors, COM 112 is a C-wall course; in other words, a grade of C- or higher must be earned to pass the course. For students who are not Communication majors, a D- in this course constitutes a passing grade.Course AssignmentsIn order to earn a passing grade in this class you will need to complete and pass, with an average of 70% or higher, the following assignments:3 Chapter Exams (75 pts each exam) 225 ptsFinal Exam (75 comprehensive) 75 ptsChapter activities (10 points each) 100 ptsA+ = 400 - 390, A = 389.5 – 369.5 A- = 369 – 357.5B+ = 357 – 349.5, B = 349 – 330 B- = 329.5 - 318C+ = 317.5 - 310, C = 309.5 - 290, C- = 289.5 - 278D+ = 277.5 - 270, D = 269.5 – 249.5, D- = 249 – 237.5F = 237 and belowPlease note the following: (a) Neither I, nor the Department of Communication, considera C to be a punitive grade, and (b) Nor do I offer extra credit! The grade you earn is the grade you will receive. In order to receive a grade of S, students are required to take all exams, complete all required assignments, and earn a grade of C- or better—a D+ is not sufficient to receivea grade of S. Credit-Only (S/U) courses can only be included under the Free Elective category of the student’s curriculum. Conversion from letter grading to credit only (S/U) grading is subject to university deadlines; refer to the Registration and Records calendar for deadlines related to grading http://registrar.ncsu.edu/calendars/academic/). For more details refer to http://www.ncsu.edu/policies/academic_affairs/courses_undergrad/REG02.20.15.phpPLEASE NOTE: If COM 112 is a degree requirement (e.g., fulfills either a GEP requirement