Course Description
A study of communication theories applied to speech; practical communicative experiences ranging from interpresonal communication and small-group process through discussion to speaking in standard speaker-audience situations. (3 credits)

Course Objectives

1. You will develop your understanding of the basic process of human communication.
2. You will learn the basic elements of effective public speaking, interpersonal communication and group communication in order to be a more effective communicator in interpersonal, group and public situations.

Texts

• Communication in Our Lives, Second Edition by Julia T. Wood
• Student Companion to Communication in Our Lives by Julia T. Wood
  The Student Companion contains materials that enhance the text and the class in general. You can read and use it in conjunction with the text readings. You can bring the Companion to each class to help you contribute to class discussions and exercises. The Manual can be sold back to the Book Store if returned immediately.

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Course Assignments
All assignment must be completed in order to recieve a passing grade in this course.

1. Informative Speech: 3-5 minutes in length. Students will also provide an outline on the day of the speech. Students will evaluate all speeches by group members for 10% of the grade.
   Speech Evaluation Form
   Speech Order Section 4
   Speech Order Section 5
2. Persuasive Speech: 3-5 minutes in length. Students will provide an outline and a bibliography on the day of the speech. Students will also evaluate one speech from outside of the group for 10% of the grade.
3. Interpersonal paper - a short essay utilizing the concepts of interpersonal communication to assess a specific human interaction or presentation (real or fictional).
4. Group presentation - a project designed to involve the principles of group communication. The results of the project will be delivered in an oral presentation in which all members of the group will participate. Each group member will be responsible for documenting their participation.

Grading
Course assignments and examinations will be weighted as follows:

Course Policies

1. You are expected to attend class.
2. All assignments must be completed in order to earn a passing grade.
3. Class presentations are scheduled in advance. Failure to appear without prior approval on the day you are assigned to present will result in a grade of "F" for that assignment (see above).
4. Grading: Exams count for 40% of you final grade. However, you must have a passing average (60%) on exams and a passing average (60%) on non-exam assignments in order to pass the course overall. This requirement has been determined by the Department of Communication at Purdue University and the COM 114 Course Director at IPFW. It is not negotiable.
5. No late assignments will be accepted without prior approval. Due dates for assignments are stated on the syllabus.
6. All assignments should be typed or computer printed except by instructor's permission.

Campus Services
If you have or aquire a disability and would like to find out what special services may be available to you, contact Services for Students with Disabilities in WU 118 & 218 (481-6657, voice/TTY).

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Revised:14 May 2002