SPEECH 3 Syllabus
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Contact Information:
Instructor: Mr. Cheek
Phone Number: 816-984-1879 (please call between 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST) I'm 9 hours ahead of PST and the Barstow College campus here in Stuttgart, Germany.
Email: gcheek@bcconline.com
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Course Description
Blend of the important areas of interpersonal communication and the art of platform speaking. Theory and practical skills are analyzed and practiced as they apply to all forms of communication, including one-to-one situations, small group situations, and public speaking situations. The creative processes of informative and persuasive deliveries. Degree Applicable.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Interpersonal Relationships and Communication
A. Why people communicate B. The process of communication (models) C. Communication principles D. How to become an effective communicator E. Small group interactions
A. Why people communicate
B. The process of communication (models)
C. Communication principles
D. How to become an effective communicator
E. Small group interactions
II. Identity and Communication
A. Self-concept characteristics, development, and change B. Identity "management" C. Organization; outlining skill practice
A. Self-concept characteristics, development, and change
B. Identity "management"
C. Organization; outlining skill practice
III. Perception
A.
B. Judging accuracy, inaccuracy and (first and other) impressions
IV. Emotions
B. Guidelines for expressing emotions
C. Managing difficult emotions
V. Language and Public Speaking
B. Gender and language
C. Language and culture
D. Public communication including "ethos, pathos, and logos"
E. Organizational and outline skill practice
VI. Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
B. How "verbal" and "non-verbal" communication are different
C. Types of "non-verbal" communication
VII. Listening
B. Gender and listening
C. Ineffective listening
D. Listening effectively
VIII.
B. Self-disclosure and the alternatives
C. Application of additional outside readings
D. Communicating at work and in other settings
IX. Communication Climates
B. Defensive and non-defensive communication
X. Managing Interpersonal Conflicts
B. Conflict styles
C. Resolution methods
Activities to Achieve Objectives
A. Student Learning Outcomes of this Course:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Discover the creative process that links ideas in both composition and performance in many forms of communication. 2. Discover the basis for clear communication including verbal, cultural, gender issues, language, ethics and non-verbal elements. 3. Examine and use fundamentals of effective interpersonal communication in conversation and conflict resolutions. 4. Explore skills important to successful public speaking. 5. Develop outlining skills. 6. Develop those skills important to successful public speaking. 7. Understand the importance of thoughtful, careful organization to all forms of speaking situations. 8. Critically evaluate and develop good listening skills. 9. Develop the art of synthesis and application of principles through the study and four papers using the concepts espoused by Covey in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People or similar text.
1. Discover the creative process that links ideas in both composition and performance in many forms of communication.
2. Discover the basis for clear communication including verbal, cultural, gender issues, language, ethics and non-verbal elements.
3. Examine and use fundamentals of effective interpersonal communication in conversation and conflict resolutions.
4. Explore skills important to successful public speaking.
5. Develop outlining skills.
6. Develop those skills important to successful public speaking.
7. Understand the importance of thoughtful, careful organization to all forms of speaking situations.
8. Critically evaluate and develop good listening skills.
9. Develop the art of synthesis and application of principles through the study and four papers using the concepts espoused by Covey in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People or similar text.
In the box below type the one objective or student learning outcome that interests you the most from the list above and a personal objective of your own relating to this class.
Text
Looking Out, Looking In by Adler, Proctor II and Town (13th Edition), Thomson/Wadsworth.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Covey
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Email Updates
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Grading
Total Points Earned Divided By Total Points Possible Equals Percent Letter Grade
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I understand the above grading policy and will abide by its terms.
IV. Online Instructions:
ON-LINE INSTRUCTIONS:
YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE!
It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has the all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of classes!! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.
It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/ or by calling (760)252-2411 x7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment go to http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.
By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions.
When emailing your instructor: gcheek@bcconine.com, include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson No. or the words: problem, question or comment. Many times I receive email with no name in the body of the email. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded.
You must explain the problem in the subject line, i.e., SPEECH 3 Assignment 1 -- confused. Email without an appropriate subject line will be deleted and will not be read. With the current high incidence of viruses and unsolicited email I automatically delete all email without appropriate subject lines.'
Remember I do not answer email on the weekends, so the 48 hours response time does not include Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on Monday through Thursday you can expect a response within 24-48 hours. If an email stating problem, help, or question in the subject line is sent on the weekends there will be a longer turn around time, but the email will be answered by Tuesday of the following week.
Email assignments will have a one week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments or answers to your questions before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies that quickly in the future.
Online classes are NOT conducted via instantaneous transmission. Just as I am giving you a SEVEN day period to complete your work, I am to be given SEVEN days to reply to your assignments. In addition, the above stated timelines apply to ALL students and ALL responses to your questions and concerns.
I appreciate your understanding of the above stated timelines and will respond to ALL questions and concerns about this class within the timeframes stated above.
A posting place at the top of the discussion page indicates the instructor’s message board to you. Be sure to check this each week so that you don’t miss messages and clarifications; remember that sometimes no instructor posting will have been made. Students are not to post in the instructor's posting area. Should you have a concern with your class please email me your question. It is not appropriate for students to post their concerns in the instructor's posting area. Students who post in the instructor's posting area will receive a warning and their posting will be deleted unanswered. Students who ignore the warning and post again to the instructor's posting area will be dropped from the class. There is a Frequently Asked Questions area in the discussion group which students are encouraged to use to post class related questions to the instructor. Personal questions should be sent to the instructor via email.
At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by going on the Internet at http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/. I do not email or post student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.
IMPORTANT:
You will not officially start this course until after you have completed the orientation sessions at http://www.bcconline.com/orient/. No work should be completed until AFTER you have reviewed the orientation area. The orientation area will answer many frequently asked questions about online instruction and also provides tutorials on common problems students encounter while doing online courses. If you are experiencing technical difficulties and/or need to learn how to use our courseware you should first check the orientation area to see if it answers your technical question. If your technical question is not answered on the website you may then email the webmaster@bcconline.com with your question.
If your question pertains to class materials you should email gcheek@bcconline.com. The webmaster cannot answer course related questions, and Mr. Cheek does not answer technical questions. Remember that you must state your full name, problem, question or concern and your class name in the subject line when asking a question.
In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written above. I understand there is one meeting for this course (the final). If I am unable to take the final on the main campus, or at Barstow College's Ft. Irwin site, I understand it is my responsibility to find a proctor and completely fill out the proctor from. I understand I must fill out the syllabus in order to complete this course and that completing the online orientation before beginning my course work is mandatory. I realize that I should email the instructor with any class related questions. I also understand that I should first check the orientation area for answers to my technical questions and can email the webmaster@bcconline.com my technical questions ONLY after checking the orientation area for the answer to my question first.
Plagiarism and Late Work:
Plagiarism–presenting the work of another as your own–is a crime punishable by failure, expulsion and legal action. It is the student's responsibility to learn MLA style and how to give proper credit for the materials taken from other sources.
Late work will be accepted after the first week of class with an automatic 20 percent deduction in grade. For instance, if you are one week late turning in the Covey Paper and would have received a perfect score of 40 points, it will automatically be recalculated to 32 points, as 8 points is a 20% reduction of grade.
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I understand the policy on plagiarism and late work and agree to abide by it.
Class Schedule
All class dates are clearly listed on the home page of the course. Late work will receive a 20% penalty after the first week of class.
Week 1
** Self Introductions – worksheet is given by the instructor. Answer questions and post to the discussion group.
** Read chapter 1 (pp. 3-37) of Looking Out/Looking In (LO/LI) and Part 1 of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Be prepared to interact immediately online with myself and your other students in the class.
** Complete assigned chapter exercises
Week 2
** Read chapters 2 & 3 (pp. 39-119) and Part 2 of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People through the First Habit: Be Proactive
** Read lecture notes from chapter 1
** Discussion Question given online (always online as a class blog)
Week 3
** Read chapter 4 (pp. 121-157) and Part 2 of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People the Second Habit: Begin With The End in Mind and the Third Habit: Put First Things First
** Complete proctor form (required for students who cannot take exams at Barstow Community College or Ft. Irwin Satellite Campus)
** Read lecture notes from chapter’s 2 & 3 and send a ½ page summary
** Discussion Question
Week 4
** Read chapters 5 & 6 (pp.159-233) and Part 3 of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People through the Fourth Habit: Think Win/Win
** Read lecture notes from chapter 4 and send a ½ page summary
Week 5
**Part 3 of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People the Fifth Habit: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood and the Sixth Habit: Synergize
** mid term exam
** read lecture notes from ch’s 5 & 6 and send a ½ page summary
Week 6
** read chapter 7 (pp.235-268) and Part 3 of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People the Seventh Habit: Sharpen the Saw and Inside Out Again
** complete assigned chapter exercises
** 2 page Covey Paper Due -- Choose a habit, analyze it and then explain how you will apply it to your life
Week 7
** read chapters 8 & 9 (pp.269-338)
** read lecture notes from chapter 7 and send a ½ page summary
Week 8
** read chapter 10 & 11 (pp.339-409)
** read lecture notes from ch’s 8, 9 & 10 and send a ½ page summary
Week 9
** final exam due by date listed on front page of course
** Student Survey
In the box below type: I understand that I must complete all weekly assignments, discussions, tests, half page summaries and the Covey paper or I may be dropped from the class. I further realize that it is my responsibility to seek help from the instructor when I am confused about an assignment.
Syllabus Disclaimer:
A syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.
I understand that the syllabus is not a contract between instructor and student but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, and objectives. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate. Students will be duly notified.
Disability Statement:
If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) office to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing oss@bcconline.com.
In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I have a disability I can contact the OSS program at the number or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the OSS department.
After filling out this form, copy the confirmation page and send it via email to gcheek@barstow.edu and gcheek@bcconline.com.
