COMM 1109/02 • Principles of Human Communication • Fall 2002 • 1Syllabus forPrinciples of Human CommunicationCOMM 1109/02Fall 2002Contact InformationInstructor: Ed BonzaPhone: 770-499-3083E-mail: [email protected]: Student Center, Room 274http://ksumail.kennesaw.edu/~ebonza/Text:Beebe, S., Beebe, S. & Ivy, D. Communication: Principles for a Lifetime. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.Policies & ProceduresInstructionClass sessions will consist of lectures, class discussions, numerous in-class assignments (group work), writtenassignments to be completed outside of class, video presentations, and exams. Additionally, you will be responsible forteaching part of the course through a group presentation and an individual speaking presentation.• If you have a documented disability that may impact one or more of these class components and need specific academicaccommodation, please contact Carol Pope in the Student Development Office at 770-423-6443.AttendanceWhile attendance is not taken and is not a component of the assessments for the course, it is mandatory. Here’s why: Ifyou are not here, you cannot participate in class discussions, work on in-class assignments, and contribute to the course ina meaningful way. You cannot communicate with the professor or your classmates if you are not in attendance. Whatwould a communication course be without communication?If you must miss class, it is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed. Please get the name and phone number ofsomeone else in class to provide you with the information on what you missed. Realize as well that your grade may beimpacted by losing in-class assignment points or missing the opportunity to turn in a homework assignment or give apresentation.Academic IntegrityEvery KSU student is responsible for upholding the provisions of the Student Code of Conduct, as published in theUndergraduate and Graduate catalogs. Section II of the Student Code of Conduct addresses the University’s policy onacademic honesty, including provisions regarding plagiarism and cheating, unauthorized access to University materials,misrepresentation/ falsification of University records or academic work, malicious removal, retention, or destruction oflibrary materials, malicious/intentional misuse of computer facilities and/or services, and misuse of student identificationcards. Incidents of alleged academic misconduct will be handled through the established procedures of the UniversityJudiciary Program, which includes either an “informal” resolution by a faculty member, resulting in a grade adjustment, ora formal hearing procedure, which may subject a student to the Code of Conduct’s minimum one semester suspensionrequirement.GradesIn addition to a midterm and a final exam, you will have a writing assignment, a speech assignment, a group presentationand numerous classroom discussion assignments in this course. (You will receive written instructions for each of theseassignments as the semester progresses.) Your final grade will be determined according to the following percentage scale:COMM 1109/02 • Principles of Human Communication • Fall 2002 • 2100 - 89.5: A 69.4 - 59.5: D89.4 - 79.5: B 59.4 or below: F79.4 - 69.5: CYour final grade will be determined by the total number of points you accumulate, which will be turned into a percentage(1000 points = 100%). Your assignments are worth the following maximum points:Mid-Term: 150 Writing Assignment: 100Speech: 100 Group Presentation: 200In-Class: 300 Final Exam: 150Make-Up Opportunities/Late AssignmentsNo opportunities exist to make up the participation section of in-class assignments regardless of the circumstance thatnecessitated your absence. You are eligible to make up the content section with an excused absence.Written assignments turned in late due to an unexcused absence or tardiness will not be accepted, resulting in a ZERO.Group presentations and speeches cannot be made up, so failure to participate in those assignments will result in a ZERO.Deadlines for each assignment are noted on the calendar or will be announced in class.Written AssignmentsEvery course in the Department of Communication should improve your communication skills. To that end, this coursewill focus on both your oral and written communication skills. While this is not a writing course, automatic deductionswill be taken for spelling and grammar errors on your written assignments. These nonnegotiable deductions are asfollows:1 point for every punctuation or grammar error3 points for every spelling error10 points for exclusion of bibliography when required by the assignment sheetPlease also note that all written assignments must by typed. Specific formatting requirements include double spacing, 12-point serif type (like Times Roman or Garamond), 1” margins on all sides, and left justification. Your name, the date, andthe title of the assignment should appear at the top of the page. Please staple all pages if your assignment is more than onepage in length.Oral AssignmentsJust as the Department of Communication has minimum expectations for your writing capabilities, it also has standardsfor oral presentations. These standards serve as minimal requirements; be aware that your instructor may adapt theseguidelines or specify additional requirements unique to your assignment. These guidelines were developed by the facultyin accordance with evaluation standards recommended by the National Communication Association.AppearanceStudents should dress in a manner appropriate to the assignment, the audience, and the formality of the event or occasion,recognizing that their appearance may enhance or detract from their credibility as communicators.Presentation ContentPresentations should have an introduction (providing context and seeking to gain attention); a body (providing mainpoints and supporting detail); and a conclusion (restating major themes).Content must be organized in a logical fashion that aids the audience’s understanding of the topic.Content should avoid racist, sexist or profane language.Content must be the student’s original words and ideas; otherwise, it must cite the sources of words and ideas from others.Presentation DeliveryPresentations should reflect effort to maximize eye contact and minimize reliance on reading from notes.Delivery should reflect the speaker’s enthusiasm, passion, or concern about the topic. This is projected by speaking loudenough to be heard, and by speaking with