Objectives (Common to every Communication 114)
Upon completion of Comm 114
students should be able to:
1. Speak
precisely, clearly, and persuasively
2. Listen
actively and with comprehension
3.
Formulate and assess their own arguments as well as the arguments of others
4.
Understand basic principles of small group communication, interpersonal
communication and public speaking
5. Work
in an increasingly diverse society
6.
Demonstrate computer literacy
Course Requirements
1. A
minimum of three graded oral assignments, including two individual speeches and
one group project.
2. A minimum
of two examinations that count for 40% of the students grade covering both text
and lecture material.
3. A
minimum of one graded written assignment
4. A
student must have a passing average (>60) on BOTH exam and non exam portions
of the course
University Policies
This course will be taught
in accordance with all university policies. It is your responsibility to be familiar with these. They can be found in your student
handbook or online
University Services
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If you
have a disability or acquire a disability during the semester and would like to
find out what special services and accommodations may be available to you,
please contact them.
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Advancement) Kettler G23 ext.6517
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Walter E. Helmke Library
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Course Policies
Academic Dishonesty, including, but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and
falsifying sources will not be tolerated and will result in failure of the
course and additional consequences as deemed appropriate by the university.
Attendance is
strongly suggested. You are solely
and ultimately responsible for the material covered and assignments given in
class. It is important to note
that in this course, as with any, there is a direct correlation between
attendance, participation and final grade.
Assignments: Late
assignments (those turned in after the beginning of class on the due date) will
be accepted at the instructorÕs discretion with a minimum of 50% deducted for
each class period it is late.
All written assignments
(with the exception of in class work) will be accepted only in Times New Roman
12 point font with 1 1Ú2 inch margins on both the sides, 1 inch on top and
bottom.
Assessments: Exams
will be given on the day listed is course schedule and no make up exams will be
given. Speeches and Group Presentations will be given on the scheduled
day. If an individual or group does
not attend on their presentation day, an attempt to fit them in at the end of
another presentation day (with a minimum 50% deduction) will be made at the
discretion of the instructor if he is contacted prior to the missed speech;
however, if there is no time to do so, no points will be given to the
individual for the speech or presentation. If one does not attend group presentation no points will be
given to that individual.
Appeals: In
accordance with the instructorsÕ philosophy of learning, when you disagree with
a grade or an answer, you are encouraged to make your appeal in writing within
one class period of the assignment or assessment being returned to you. Please back up all appeals with data
and note that all appeals will be taken under consideration and grades adjusted
as appropriate.
Agreement: You are
not required to agree with the instructor or classmates in order to get an A in
this course. When you disagree
please do so in an appropriate manner.