COMM 101:  Foundations of Interpersonal
Communication

Spring 2009

Instructor  Sarah Stout
Phone (269) 965-3931 extension 2560
Office Hours:
Online:		 See office hours page.
Inquire via e-mail. I will respond to student e-mail within two work days.
Course Prerequisites Fluency in written and oral English
Textbook Required:  Understanding Human Communication, by Ronald Adler and George Rodman; 2006; Ninth Edition; Oxford Press
Online Course Features and Requirements Number of tests: Three quizzes. 

Required on campus sessions:  None.

Number of assignments:  Thirteen

Estimated time per week:  Nine hours

Group interaction required:  Yes

Scheduled activities or self paced:  Activities have due dates listed in Course Information:  Assignments-at-a-Glance.  All assignments must be turned in by the due date.

Requirements:  Students must have access to the following:

  • Video Equipment:  You must have access to video equipment that will allow you to record both speeches, and provide them to the instructor.  Speeches must be digital files which will then be uploaded to Blackboard.
  • Equipment:  You will need a computer that is able to access and interact with the Web. For best results, a Pentium or PowerMac with a 56 Kbps or faster modem and 256 MB or more of RAM should be considered the minimal system.
  • Software:  You will need one of the following Internet browsers: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher; Firefox; Mac users may use Safari or Firefox.
  • Internet connection: Home users need Internet access through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) that offers a reliable connection to the Internet.

Other requirements: Must have access to a computer that can open Power Point documents.
Course Site: http://bb.kellogg.edu
Description The course focuses on providing the student with an experience in human communication with emphasis placed on becoming an effective communicator in a variety of face-to-face situations. Don't miss the calendar of exciting events 
Objectives
  • Develop and expand basic communication skills 
  • Develop and expand understanding of interpersonal communication 
  • Listen and comprehend spoken messages in a variety of communication situations
  • express ideas verbally in a coherent, organized and reflective manner
  • demonstrate computer literacy in retrieval, processing and delivery of information
Grading
Affirmation sheet    10 points
Ice Breaking Activity    20 points
Informative Speech  100 points
Verbal Insight Discussions (2)    50 points
Listening and Paraphrasing    50 points
Final Presentation (C or better required to pass the course)  200 points
Quizzes (3 - 100 pts. each)  300 points
Final Bibliography    50 points
2 Film Reactions (100 points each) 200 points
Total Points 980 points
Grading Scale
Note: Final Paper and Presentation are required to be completed to pass the course
94-100 percent A
90-93 percent A-
87-89 percent B+
83-86 percent  B
80-82 percent  B-
77-79 percent  C+
73-76 percent  C
70-72 percent  C
67-69 percent  D+
63-66 percent  D
60-62 percent  D-
0-59 percent  F

 

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