Southern State Community College



I.COURSE TITLE: Interpersonal CommunicationCOURSE NUMBER: 1110CATALOG PREFIX: COMMII.PREREQUISITE(S): NoneIII.CREDIT HOURS: 3LECTURE HOURS: 3LABORATORY HOURS: 0OBSERVATION HOURS: 0IV.COURSE DESCRIPTION:An introduction to the principles of effective interpersonal communication. Relevant topics include self concept, perception, listening, verbal and nonverbal communication, emotions, interpersonal relationships, and conflict resolution.V.GRADING:Grading follows policy in catalog.A – 90% and aboveB – 80 – 89%C – 70 – 79%D – 60 – 69%F – Less than 60%VI. ADOPTED TEXT(S):The Interpersonal Communication Book14th EditionJoseph A. DeVito - Pearson/Allyn & Bacon ISBN: 0133922626 E-text only with RevelVII.COURSE OBJECTIVES:The student will be able to:Define and explain basic terms of, principles and theories of interpersonal communication.Analyze, adjust, and improve his/her own communication behaviors.Critically apply interpersonal theories to a variety of communication contextsDemonstrate understanding of several key aspects of interpersonal relationships, including verbal communication, nonverbal communication, listening, perception, conflict, civility, gender, and diversityLearn about the relationship between motivation, knowledge, and skill and the perception of interpersonal communication competence.Understand how emerging media and technology affect interpersonal communication.Apply ethical principles to real life communication-related situations.Understand the role emotion plays in appropriate and effective interpersonal communication.Learn how the culture, relationship, gender, and individual contexts affect different aspects of interpersonal communication. VIII.COURSE METHODOLOGY:Following is a list of possible methodologies for COMM 1110: lecture, class discussion, in-class group activities and partner skill building activities, writing assignments, role playing, video quizzes, online activities, exam, and quizzes.IX.COURSE OUTLINE:Below is a sample outline of course topics.Week One - Defining interpersonal communication, reasons for studying interpersonal communicationWeek Two – Principles of interpersonal communication, culture and communicationWeek Three – Principles for effective intercultural communication, the self and interpersonal communication, perceptionWeek Four – Impression formation, impression management, Exam 1Week Five – Principles of verbal messages, guidelines for using verbal messages effectivelyWeek Six – Principles of nonverbal messages, channels of nonverbal communication, nonverbal communication competence Week Seven – The process of listening, listen barriers, styles of effective listening; culture, gender, and listeningWeek Eight – Principles of emotions and emotional messages, obstacles to communication emotions, emotional competenceWeek Nine – Principles of conversation, conversational disclosure, everyday conversationsWeek Ten –Exam 2; relationship stages, relationship theoriesWeek Eleven – Relationship communication, friendship types, love relationships, family relationshipsWeek Twelve – Workplace relationships, the dark side of relationshipsWeek Thirteen – Preliminaries to interpersonal conflict, principles of interpersonal conflictWeek Fourteen – Conflict management strategies, power and influenceWeek Fifteen – Relationship power, person power, message power, misuse of power and influenceWeek Sixteen – Exam 3X.OTHER REQUIRED BOOK, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:The text should be packaged with Revel, which is an online companion website for the text and course. Students who purchase the text used or at a different venue than the SSCC Bookstore are responsible for procuring access to Revel.XI.EVALUATION:The student will be evaluated on the basis of 1) attendance and class participation, 2) out-of-class projects and papers, 3) in-class presentations and activities, and 4) exams and quizzes.Attendance and Class Participation – 10% (100 points)Writing Assignments (noted in the outline) – 25% (250 points)Group/Partner Activities (noted in the outline) – 25% (250 points)Exams (three exams) – 30% (300 points) Quizzes – 10% (100 points)Attendance and Participation: 100 points (-10 absence, -5 tardy or leave early)Attendance is required for this class. It is also important that you are on time. If you are absent, you must have written documentation in order to make up any work. Participation grade encompasses your preparedness, conduct, attitude, teamwork, self-discipline, ability to follow directions, and contribution to class. NO CELL PHONES. Faculty may recommend that the College withdraw students who have missed more than 20% of the total scheduled classes of a course (WI).Papers – Worth a total of 250 points – below are some suggested topicsRelational-Level and Content-Level Messages PaperPerspective Taking PaperEmotional Intelligence Test and ResponseVideo Quiz on Verbal CommunicationTypes of Nonverbal CommunicationConversation Mastery Test and ResponseVideo Quiz Listening and Confirming ResponsesVideo Quiz Analyzing Interpersonal ConflictActivities In-Class – Worth a total of 250 points – below are some suggestionsCommunication Descriptions Based on Sense Data Face-Saving CommunicationUsing Concrete Words and Avoiding Abstract WordsIndexing Thoughts, Owning Thoughts, and Dating Information Nonverbal Immediacy Behaviors Communicating Constructive Criticism Relationship Initiation StrategiesCommunicating ApologiesPerception Checking Non-Defensive ReactionsDealing with Disconfirming Communication Quizzes – will be unannounced.Exams – Three exams will be given. Each exam is worth 100 points.XII.SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:At the discretion of the instructorXIII.OTHER INFORMATION:FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes.Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431. ................
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