FUNDAMENTALS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION SYLLABUS

PROFESSOR RICHARD L. UNDERWOODINSTRUCTOR

When all other means of communication fails,try words

-Anonymous

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FUNDAMENTALS OF COMMUNICATION [SPRING 2010]

RICHARD L. UNDERWOOD [E-MAIL: rich.underwood@kirkwood.edu]BH 330A [398-5587]WEB PAGE:{http://www.kirkwood.edu/faculty/runderw}

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:00-9:50 Tuesday 9:00-9:50Thursday 1:00-1:50

COURSE MATERIAL:

1. WORLEY:COMMUNICATION COUNTS 2. MY COMMUNICATION LAB (lab)

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To enable students to examine the relevant concepts of communication theory and interpersonal,small group and public communication.

2. To enable students to understand the impact of communication on their lives.

3. To engage students with activities and assignmentsencourage students to analyze,prepare and practice communication skills.

ATTENDANCE:

The nature of this course relies a great deal on the basic concept of any communication theory, which is interaction between the students and the instructor. Although it is hoped you can attend every class session, events occur in life which may impede attending class. You will only be allowed three (3) absences for the entire semester without a reduction of percentage points toward your final grade. Exceptions will only be made for medical/illness considerations. A one percent deduction (1%) will take place for each absence after the three absences. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE UNLESS AN AGREEMENT IS MADE BETWEEN THE INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT. Attendance will be taken five minutes after the scheduled start of class. If

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you are more than five (5) minutes late to class, it will be marked as an unexcused absent.PLAGIARISM:

According to Webster, to plagiarize is “to steal or pass of the ideas or words of another as one’s own…to use created productions without crediting the source…to commit literary theft…to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.”

Kirkwood students are responsible for authenticating any assignment submitted to an instructor. If asked, you must be able to produce proof the assignment you submit is actually your own work. Therefore, we recommend that you engage in a verifiable working process on assignments. Keep copies of all drafts of your work, make photocopies or write summaries of research materials, keep logs or journals on your work or assignments and papers, learn to save drafts or versions of assignments under individual file names on computer or diskette, etc. The inability to authenticate you work, should an instructor request it, is sufficient grounds for failing the assignment. In addition to requiring a student to authenticate his/her work, the instructor may employ various other means or ascertaining authenticity-such as engaging in Internet searches, creating verbal or written quizzes based on student work, requiring students to explain their work and/or process orally, etc.

COLLEGE CLOSINGS/DROP DATE:

When the college is closed or class is cancelled the day a graded activity is due, the graded activity will be due the next class period. If the starts of classes are delayed, you should go to the class that you would normally be in at that time. For instance, if you have a two-hour class and the start of school falls in the middle of your class, you should come to the class at that time. Check my webpage for instructions on course assignments, or other class activities.

The drop date for the SPRING semester will be APRIL 15, 2010.

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ELECTRONIC DISTRACTIONS:

The Arts and Humanities Department has adopted a policy that states that “all cellular telephones and pagers must be turned off, placed in a non-audible mode and not visible while in the classroom.” If this policy is not followed the instructor reserves the right to ask the student to put the phone away or leave the room.

GRADES:

All grades will be based on an accumulation of points. The following sections will provide a detailed description on how each category will be evaluated. Part of the college experience deals with deadlines and completion of assignments. NO IN-CLASS OR OUTSIDES CLASS ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL BE ACCEPTED LATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES . The only exception deals with presentations which are discussed in the next section of the syllabus. You must complete both presentations and the final examination in order to complete the course.

PRESENTATIONS:

You will have various opportunities to make formal presentations during the semester. A student needs to present their individual or group performances on the date(s) specified in the syllabus (unless otherwise stated by the instructor). Exceptions will only be made for a death or serious illness in the immediate family, funeral, or serious personal illness (a doctors excuse must be given to the instructor upon the return of the student to class). Excuses such as ”I am not prepared” or “I am not feeling well” etc. will not be accepted. If you have made prior arrangements with the instructor not to give your presentation on the date(s) specified in the syllabus, a make-up speech day will take place. This date will be the only time you can make up the presentation. YOU WILL ONLY BE ALLOWED TO MAKE UP ONE SPEECH. If you choose to make up your speech, your score will be reduced by 15%-NO EXCEPTIONS.

After each presentation, the instructor will compare the results from the previous speeches you have performed. If

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you are continuing to make the same errors, your point deduction for that particular category will be more severe each time you make the error. Thus you should learn to correct or minimize your errors and learn from each speaking opportunity. All presentations will be recorded on videodiscs provided by the student. You will be required to bring in a new videodisc for every speech performed in class.

OUTLINES:

All outlines will be typed following the format discussed in class(examples will be found in the public speaking packet provided later in the course). Outlines will be due on the date specified in the syllabus (unless otherwise stated by the instructor). Exceptions will only be made for serious illness/death in the death in the immediate family or a serious personal illness (a doctors excuse will be required upon the return of the student) or funeral. Excuses such as “My printer is not working”, or “I do not have access to a computer” will not be accepted. I will not accept an outline sent via email. You must print it out and turn it in on the specified date.

QUIZZES/EXAMS:

All exams will be given on the date specified in the syllabus unless otherwise stated by the instructor. If you need to make-up an exam,you need to speak with the instructor at least 24 hours prior to the date of the exam and the student will take a make-up exam. The student must take the exam within 48 hours of the exam date in a time and place designated by the instructor. Students with any kind of disabilitie(s) who need accommodations should fill out an application with Learning Services-Cedar Hall 2043 within the first two weeks of the semester. The exam will consist of some or all of the following: Matching, Short answer, multiple Choice and Essay. Your answer will be formulated in the same manner as the case study analysis you did in class (TERM, DEFINITION,AND EXAMPLE). However the essay section of the exam the answer(s) will be personal examples from your life. This will test your knowledge of being able to apply class concepts in everyday situations. Grammar and spelling will be a part of the grading criterion for all exams . Communication is written as well as verbal/nonverbal. You will be allowed to bring a dictionary and/or thesaurus to help you formulate your answer. A 10 point multiple

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choice quiz will be given at the end of each concept. You will not be allowed to make-up any quizzes.

ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES:

Assignments will range from homework,group activities,and in-class assessment activities. All assignments will be due on the date(s) specified in the syllabus unless otherwise stated in by the instructor. All assignments will be graded on content and proper grammar/spelling . No outside assignments can be made up-NO EXCEPTIONS. I will not accept any assignment via email unless designated by the instructor. You must print it out and turn it in on the specified date. The case study analysis will be an in-class group activity and will be worth 10 points. The case study will consists of several questions that your group will answer to apply lecture/ classroom discussion to “real life” situations. Your group will answer each question by using the concept of TERM, DEFINITION,and EXAMPLE. Your group will use terms from the book or lecture,define each term in detail,and then apply the term to the movie used in the analysis. You will not be allowed to make up any group assignment. NO EXCEPTIONS.

JOURNAL:

A journal is designed to relate you personal thoughts/experiences to lecture/classroom discussion. You are to submit at the time designated by the instructor a 2 full page minimum double spaced journal on a concept discussed during the class. The journal will consist of the following concepts:

1. Choose 2-3 terms discussed in class or in your text.2. Define/cite the origin of the definition (must use

2 different sources[text+ one other]).a. Place quotation marks (“) around the quote.b. Put bracket[] after quote and state origin of

quote(book/internet/magazine/etc).3. Provide a detail account on how term/concept

affected your life in a positive/negative way.4. Summary of journal experience.

a. What did you learn about yourself from writing the journal.

5.Include a work cited page in your journal a. MLA format

b. Does not count as part of journal

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Each journal will be worth 25 points. A rubric with grading criterion is included in your packet (page 29). No journals will be accepted late under any circumstances. If you are unable to attend class, you may email the journal (attach only as a Word document). I will not accept any journal via email unless designated by the instructor.

HUMAN COMMUNICATION CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS

All chapter assignments are to be completed prior to the start of a new concept/chapter (NO EXCEPTIONS). The results from each assignment will be printed and turned in on the date specified by the instructor. After you follow the directions to log in to the website and register for the first time, create a username and password that you can use for the remainder of the semester. Go to the MyCommunicationlab main page and look for the link MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY. Then use the drop menu to find the appropriate chapter, push MEDIA TYPE-SELECT ALL and hit FIND. When answering the questions for Chapters 2-4 (videos) go to my web page and find the link entitled “TECHNOLOGY ASSIGNMENTS”. The list of assignments/point value are below:

CHAPTER #1 PROFILE-WILLINGNESS TO COMM. (10 POINTS)CHAPTER #2 “IN THE CLASSROOM” (10 POINTS)CHAPTER #3 “SAGA OF SUSAN AND (10 POINTS) JUAN”CHAPTER #4 “WHAT WAS THAT” (10 POINTS)CHAPTER #5 PROFILE-“TALKAHOLIC SCALE” (10 POINTS)CHAPTER #6 “NONVERBAL” [EXPLORE] (15 POINTS)CHAPTER #7 “PRCA-24” (10 POINTS)

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POINT DISTRIBUTION:

PRESENTATIONS: 220 POINTS POSSIBLE

1. Group Presentation ( 60 points possible)1. Informative Presentation ( 70 points possible)2. Persuasive Presentation ( 90 points possible)

OUTLINES: 65 POINTS POSSIBLE

1. Informative outline (25 points possible)2. Persuasive outline (40 points possible)

EXAMS: 260 POINTS POSSIBLE

1. Group,Chapters 1-3 (80 points possible)2. Chapters 4-7 (80 points possible)3. Final Exam (100 points possible)

QUIZZES: 70 POINTS POSSILBEJOURNAL: 75 POINTS POSSIBLEASSIGNMENTS: 120 POINTS POSSIBLE

PERCENTAGES:

860-800 93%+ A 653-628 75-73% C799-774 92-90% A- 627-602 72-70% C-773-740 89-86% B+ 601-568 69-66% D+739-714 85-83% B 567-542 65-63% D713-688 82-80% B- 541-516 62-60% D-687-654 79-76% C+ 515- 59- F

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COURSE CALENDAR(subject to change)

JAN. 11 COURSE INTRODUCTIONJAN. 13 GROUP COMMUNICATIONJAN. 15 GROUP COMMUNICATION

JAN. 20 HUMAN COMMUNICATIONJAN. 22 HUMAN COMMUNICATION

JAN. 25 HUMAN COMMUNICATIONJAN. 27 ETHICAL COMMUNICATIONJAN. 29 ETHICAL COMMUNICATION;JOURNAL #1 DUE

FEB. 1 ETHICAL COMMUNICATIONFEB. 3 PERCEPTION FEB. 5 PERCEPTION

FEB. 8 PERCEPTION;REVIEWFEB. 10 EXAM #1FEB. 12 CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

FEB. 15 CULTURAL COMMUNICATIONFEB. 17 LISTENINGFEB. 19 LISTENING;JOURNAL #2 DUE

FEB. 22 VERBAL COMMUNICATION;INTRO. GROUP COMM.FEB. 24 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONFEB. 26 NO CLASS-CONFERENCE

MAR. 1 NONVERBAL COMMUNICATIONMAR. 3 NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION MAR. 5 NO CLASS-WORK ON GROUP PRESENTATION

MAR. 8 GROUP PRESENTATION;REVIEWMAR. 10 EXAM #2MAR. 12 SPEECH PREP.;INTRO. PRES. #2;JOURNAL #3 DUE

MAR. 22 SPEECH PREPARATIONMAR. 24 SPEECH PREPARATION;PRESENTATION #1 PRACTICEMAR. 26 SPEECH PREPARATION

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MAR. 29 SPEECH PREPARATION;OUTLINE #1 DUEMAR. 31 PRESENTATION #1;OUTLINE #1 DUEAPR. 2 STUDENT RECESS DAY

APR. 5 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUEAPR. 7 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUEAPR. 9 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUE

APR. 12 PERSUASIVE SPEAKINGAPR. 14 PERSUASIVE SPEAKINGAPR. 16 PERSUASIVE SPEAKING

APR. 19 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUEAPR. 21 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUEAPR. 23 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUE

APR. 26 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUEAPR. 28 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #2 DUE;REVIEWAPR. 30 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

MAY 3 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONMAY 5 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION;REVEIWMAY 7 FINAL EXAMINATION [11:00-12:50]

MAY. 12 FINAL EXAMINATION [1:00-2:50]

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COURSE CALENDAR(subject to change)[*=two hour block]

JAN. 12 COURSE INTRODUCTION; GROUP COMMUNICATIONJAN. 14* GROUP COMMUNICATION

JAN. 19 HUMAN COMMUNICATIONJAN. 21* HUMAN COMMUNICATION

JAN. 26 ETHICAL COMMUNICATIONJAN. 28* ETHICAL COMMUNICATION;JOURNAL 1 DUE

FEB. 2 PERCEPTIONFEB. 4* PERCEPTION;REVIEW

FEB. 9 EXAM #1FEB. 11* CULTURAL COMMUNICATION FEB. 16 LISTENINGFEB. 18* LISTENING;JOURNAL #2 DUE

FEB. 23 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONFEB. 25* NO CLASS-CONFERENCE

MAR. 2 VERBAL COMMUNICATIONMAR. 4* NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION

MAR. 9 GROUP PRESENATATION;REVIEWMAR. 11* EXAM #2;INTRODUCE PRES. #2

MAR. 23 SPEECH PREPARATIONMAR. 25* SPEECH PREPARATION

MAR. 30 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUEAPR. 1* PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUE

APR. 6 PRESENTATION #2;OUTLINE #1 DUEAPR. 8* PERSUASIVE SPEAKING;INTRODUCE PRESENTATION #3

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APR. 13 PERSUASIVE SPEAKINGAPR. 15* NO-CLASS WORK ON PRESENTATION #3

APR. 20 PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #2 DUEAPR. 22* PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #2 DUEAPR. 27 PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #2 DUEAPR. 29* PRESENTATION #3;OUTLINE #2 DUE; INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

MAY 4 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION;REVIEWMAY 6* INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION;REVIEWMAY 13* FINAL EXAMINATION [9:00-10:50]

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COMMUNICATION CONCEPT #1-“GROUP COMMUNICATION”[LECTURE]

CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:

This discussion will focus on why group communication is a key to effective or ineffective communication in today’s “climate”.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The learner will recognize how team building skills are used in communication settings. [Activity A]

2. The learner will demonstrate how groups need to work together to solve problems. [Activity A]

ACTIVITY:

“HEART” GROUP ACTIVITY

RECOMMENDED FILMS:THE BREAKFAST CLUBTHE BIG CHILLTHE UNTOUCHABLESTHE FAST AND THE FURIOUSREMEMBER THE TITANS

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COOL RUNNINGSLEAGUE OF THEIR OWN

To: Members of transplant team

From: Dr. Richard L. Underwood

Director of Transplant Center

Since heart transplant patients far outnumber the number of

donor hearts available, which receives a new heart is a very

complicated and difficult decision.

University of Iowa Medical Center is famous for their heart

transplants. A committee of doctors has screened all

applicants who would benefit the most from this type of

surgery. This committee has rejected those who would

possibly not recover from the surgery or their long term

prognosis is not encouraging. You have learned that only

six hearts will be available for immediate transplant.

You are on the hospitals final screening committee. All of

the applicants on your list have been determined to benefit

from the transplant. Assume each patient will be a perfect

match for the donor heart(s).

You will then share your choices with your group. The

group will make the final decision as to the top six

recipients. Make sure that you rank them in order from most

to least deserving of the new heart. Each team will then

share their findings with the Director and the other members

of the hospital.

Finally you will as individuals go back to your office

and reflect on the roles your group members played in this

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activity. You will write the names of the members of your

group on a sheet of paper, which role you felt they played

in the activity and justify your findings to the Director.

CANDIDATES FOR HEART TRANSPLANT

CHET CULVER PATTY JUDGE

TIGER WOODS ELLEN DEGENERESSAMUEL L. JACKSON BARACK OBAMAMICK STARCEVICH BRUCE AUNESIMON COWELL LARRY KINGTAYLOR SWIFT JOE BIDENLINDSAY LOHAN NANCY GRACECHELSIE HANDLER KATE GOSSELINBRITTANY SPEARS HILLARY CLINTONNANCY PELOSI CHRIS BROWN

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COMMUNICATION CONCEPT #2-“HUMAN COMMUNICATION” [CHAPTER #1]

CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:

This discussion will focus on why it is important to beginthe journey into the field of communication.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The learner will understand the importance of communication in today’s diverse culture.

ACTIVITIES:

“WHO AM I” ACTIVITY “HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY’S” ACTIVITY

RECOMMENDED FILMS:

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MYSTIC PIZZATHE AMERICAN PRESIDENTFRENCH KISSHOME FOR THE HOLIDAYSTHE INSIDER

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE CASE STUDY ACTIVITY[“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”]

SCENE DESCRIPTION: This scene shows how disastrous a holiday can be. It shows what happens when no one understands how communication can actually be a hindrance to the communication process.

ASSIGNMENT: This exercise will demonstrate your groups abilities to examine the role that communication competence plays in communication. After viewing the clip, your group will have 15 minutes to answer the critical thinking questions below. You will write your answers on sheet(s) of paper and turn them in at the end of class. The more detail you provide will increase your groups chances of receiving a quality score on the activity. Do not forget the case study analysis will form the basis for your understanding of concepts used in class discussions and for tests/quizzes. So make sure each person in the group receives the correct answers to the critical thinking questions.

CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS:

1. How were the different characteristics of communicationdemonstrated in the scene. Explain.

2. Which communication misperceptions were apparent in the scene? Be sure to explain the concepts in detail.

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COMMUNICATION CONCEPT #3-[“ETHICAL COMMUNICATION]

[CHAPTER #2]

CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:

This concept will focus on how an effective communication climate is an essential tool in the communication process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The learner will see the importance of ethics in the communication process.

2. The learner will learn how the guidelines to ethical communication

ACTIVITIES:

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“ETHICAL DELIMMAS” ACTIVITY“LIAR/LIAR” GROUP ACTIVITY

ETHICAL COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY(LIAR/LIAR)

SCENE DESCRIPTION: Fletcher Reede is a fast talking attorney and a habitual liar. Reede’s five year old son wishes his father could tell the truth for just one day and his wish comes true. During the scene Reede’s boss calls him into a Boardroom meeting to speak to the Director of the partnership committee. So let the truth begin

REQUIREMENT: Answer the questions below. Be sure to provide terms/define each term and use the clip to explain each answer. The activity will be worth 10 points.QUESTIONS:

1. Describe at least two ethical principles that Reede could have used more successfully in the scene. 2. What does this scene suggest about the famous phrase, “Honesty is always the best policy”?

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COMMUNICATION CONCEPT #4-“PERCEPTION” [CHAPTER #3]

CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:

This concept will focus on the perception process as it relates to self-perception and the perception of others.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The learner will demonstrate understanding on how important perceptual sets are in the communication process. [Activity A]2. The learner will demonstrate understanding of stereotyping when dealing with others. [Activity B]

ACTIVITIES:

A. “HOW PERCEPTIVE ARE YOU” ACTIVITYB. “ELF” CASE STUDY

WEB SITES:

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http://racerelations.about.com/msubsterotype.htm?pid=2771??&cob=home[site deals with stereotyping/labels]

http://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp/chap13/chap13i.htm[site deals with self-disclosure]

RECOMMENDED FILMS:

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY SHALLOW HALI’M GONNA GIT YOU SUCKA THE NEW GUYREMEMBER THE TITANS THE BIRDCAGEA WALK TO REMEMBER ELF

PERCEPTION (SELF CONCEPT) ACTIVITY (ELF)

SCENE DESCRIPTION: Buddy is a human raised from birth by elves. He finds out that he is not a “typical” elf

REQUIREMENT: Answer the questions below. Be sure to provide terms/define each term and use the clip to explain each answer. The activity will be worth 10 points.QUESTIONS:

1 Use the perception of self model to explain how the elves shaped Buddy’s identity.

3. How is Buddy’s self-concept shaped by social comparison?

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COMMUNICATION CONCEPT #5:CULTURE [LECTURE]

CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:

This concept will demonstrate to the learner that culture permeates all aspects of the communication process

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The learner will recognize value differences and how it can affect communication. [Activity A]2. The learner will demonstrate cultural differences and how all communicators must factor in culture in the communication process.

ACTIVITIES:

“AMERICAN VALUES” ACTIVITY

WEB SITES:

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http://www.yforum.com http://www.mexconnect/mex_/culxcomp.html

RECOMMENDED FILMS:

THE BIRDCAGE GLORYBOYZ N THE HOOD THE JOY LUCK CLUBCOMMUNICATION CONCEPT #6-“LISTENING”

[CHAPTER #4]

CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:

This concept will focus on why listening needs to be considered along with verbal and nonverbal communication

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The learner will recognize barriers to effective listening. 2. The learner will develop techniques for improving listening skills.

ACTIVITIES:

“HOMETOWN” ACTIVITY“WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN” CASE STUDY

WEB SITES:

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http//www.listening.org

RECOMMENDED FILMS:

When a Man Loves a Woman PhiladelphiaDead Man Walking Jerry Maguire

LISTENING CASE STUDY ACTIVITY[“WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN”]

SCENE DESCRIPTION: Alice (Meg Ryan) is a recovering alcoholic,trying to return to a sober life. During this fragile period in her life, what she needs most from her husband Michael (Alex Garcia) is support and understanding. Instead, Michael tries to analyze and solve her problems. He is clearly more comfortable with directive listening responses,but she craves a reflective empathic listener. A negative spiral develops as the conflict escalates into shouting,accusations and physical confrontation. WARNING: THIS SCENE DOES CONTAIN PROFANITY. THE PROFANITY IS NOT MEANT TO SHOCK,BUT IS A PART OF THE DRAMA. IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY THIS LANGUAGE,YOU MAY LEAVE THE ROOM.

ASSIGNMENT: This exercise will demonstrate your groups ability to examine the concept of listening as it affects the communication process. After viewing the clip, your group will have 15 minutes to answer the critical thinking questions stated below. Remember to use the technique of term,definition,examples to answer the questions to the best of your ability. The activity will be worth 10 points.

CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS:

1. Use the reasons why we listen poorly to explain the

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ineffective listening behavior of both Michael and Alice.

2. Discuss which listening problems were effectively or ineffectively used in the communication between Michael and Alice.

COMMUNICATION CONCEPT #7-VERBAL COMMUNICATION[CHAPTER #5]

CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:

This concept will examine how language can be used effectively or ineffectively in communication settings.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The learner will understand how the ambiguity of language can affect the communication process [Activity A]2. The learner will use specialized language to demonstrate effective or ineffective communication. [Activity A]

ACTIVITIES:

A. “VERBAL/NONVERBAL” GROUP ACTIVITY

WEB SITES:

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http//www.intranet.csupomona.edu~jasanders/slang

RECOMMENDED FILMS:

NELLCHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD

PRESENTATION #1-“VERBAL/NONVERBAL” ACTIVITY

1. Each group will develop a list of 20 slang terms.common to state,city,town,etc.Must be original!!!

A. 10 terms must be verbal;10 must be nonverbal

2. Place information into a PowerPoint presentation.

A. Clearly mark who produced each “new” term.B. Term/definition/example.

3. Print a copy of the presentation.4. Assignment is worth 60 points 5. Grading criterion:

A. Professionalism of PowerPoint slides [15 points]

1. Clip art? 2. Movement?3. Background?4. Description of terms

B. Completeness of assignment [5 points]C. Presentation by each member [20 points]

1. Attribution 2. Delivery techniques3. Proper speech flow

D. Originality/definition of terms [10 points]

E. Individual contributions to group success [10 points]

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COMMUNICATION CONCEPT #8-NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION [CHAPTER #6]

CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:

This concept will focus on the role that nonverbal communication plays in the communication process.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The learner will realize the difficulties in interpreting nonverbal communication 2. The learner will analyze nonverbal behaviors relative to sending and receiving messages.

ACTIVITIES:

A. “HUMAN BINGO” ACTIVITYB. “BEFORE SUNRISE” GROUP ACTIVITY

WEB SITES:

http.//www3.usal.es/~nonverbal/introduction.htmhttp.//nonverbal.ucsc.edu

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RECOMMENDED FILMS:NELLCHILDREN OF A LESSER GODTHE PIANONONVERBAL COMMUNICATION ACTIVITY(BEFORE SUNRISE)

SCENE DESCRIPTION: Jason and Celine meet on a train ride from Budapest and are immediately attracted to each other and decide to spend the day/night together. They stop at a music store and go into a listening booth to see if Celine wants to buy an album. So they enter the booth and the nonverbal cues commence

REQUIREMENT: Answer the questions below. Be sure to provide terms/define each term and use the clip to explain each answer. The activity will be worth 10 points.QUESTIONS:

1. Describe the effects of proxemics on the eye contact between Jason and Celine.

2. How to you think these two feel about each other? What nonverbal cues led you to this conclusion (use at least two different types of nonverbal cues)?

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COMMUNICATION CONCEPT #9-INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

CONCEPT OBJECTIVE:

This concept will take an in-depth look at relationships and how it affects the communications process. This concept will examine both dyadic and group relationships.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. The learner will learn how the concept of “power” can impact a relationship. 2. The learner will understand how honesty can affect relationships. 3. The learner will apply the relational theory to group communication.

ACTIVITIES:

“DISCLOSURE INVENTORY” ACTIVITY“HONESTY” GROUP ACTIVITY“HITCH” GROUP ACTIVITY

WEB SITES:

http://www.student.com/article/interracialdatehttp://www.mancol.edu/stntlife/relcom.html

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RECOMMENDED FILMS:

REALITY BITES DISCLOSURETHE BREAKFAST CLUB HITCH

RELATIONSHIP ACTIVITY (HITCH)

SCENE DESCRIPTION: Alex(Hitch) Hitchens is a New York date doctor who teaches men how to romance the women of their dreams. Hitch’s latest client is a “nerd” who is trying to win the heart of a beautiful woman (Allegra)

REQUIREMENT: Answer the questions below. Be sure to provide terms/define each term and use the clip to explain each answer. The activity will be worth 10 points.QUESTION:

1. How does Hitch encourage Albert to change his verbal communication when interacting with Allegra.

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JOURNAL RUBRIC

CRITERION EXCELLENT AVERAGE NEEDS WORK

PERSONAL Personal experience Impersonal Missing EXPERIENCE clearly identified; (no “I”) from Easy to follow concept incomplete assignment; 8=Excellent length not enough 7-4=Average detail3-0=Needs Work

GRAMMAR/ All words spelled Words spelled More thanSPELLING correctly; incorrectly; 5 spelling; Grammar correct in Grammar errors grammar6=excellent assignment errors5-3=Average (2-5 errors)2-0=Needs Work

STRUCTURE Assignment length correct; Incorrect length Not in proper number of terms/ (less than 1.5-2) proper concepts format7=Excellent6-4=Average3-1=Needs Work

SUMMARY Structure correct;concepts Incorrect length No summary4=Excellent explained in detail of assignment 3-2=Average1-0=Needs Work

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