Spring 2017 Syllabus

Spring 2017 Syllabus

Fundamentals of Speech Communication

COM 114-Section

Instructor: Duffy

Class Day & Time:

Phone: 219-374-3800 ext. 3832

E‐Mail:

Office Hours:

Office: Porter 112

Basic Course Director: Cathy Gillotti, PhD, , 989-2009, Porter 114D – Any questions regarding COM 114 can be directed to Dr. Gillotti.

Welcome to Communication 114!!

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Course Description

A study of communication theories as applied to speech; practical communicative experiences ranging from interpersonal communication and small group process through discussion to speaking in standard speaker-audience setting.

Course Objectives:

Com 11400 is part of the Indiana Statewide Transfer General Education Core described by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. The statewide learning objectives for this course include:

·  Use appropriate organization or logical sequencing to deliver an oral message.

·  Adapt an oral message for diverse audiences, contexts, and communication channels.

·  Identify and demonstrate appropriate oral and nonverbal communication practices.

·  Advance an oral argument using logical reasoning.

·  Provide credible and relevant evidence to support an oral argument.

·  Demonstrate the ethical responsibilities of sending and receiving oral messages.

·  Summarize or paraphrase an oral message to demonstrate comprehension.

Required Materials:

·  Dunn, D. M., & Goodnight, L. J. (2016). Communication: Embracing difference, (5th Ed.) Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

·  Gladwell, M. (year). David and Goliath.

Course Policies & Procedures

Instructor Commitment (Contact & Grades)

As your instructor, I am committed to providing quality education; therefore, I will respond to students within two (2) business days (48 hours), excluding non-instructional days. Students are welcomed to contact me by phone, email or in my office hours (however email and office hours are the best two). Please refer to the email address I posted on page 1 on this syllabus.

Attendance

·  Each student is expected to attend every class and participate by contributing thoughtfully to class discussions and activities. Your mere physical presence alone does not constitute participation. I will examine the quality, quantity, and the frequency of your participation in class discussions.

·  There is no difference between an excused or unexcused absence; however, if you must be absent due to extenuating circumstances such as a death in the family, birth of your baby, or personal illness, please notify me as soon as possible. Formal documentation may be required.

·  Any student missing 5 or more classes will automatically fail the course.

·  Missing more than 20 minutes of a class session will count as an absence.

·  Tardiness is disruptive and disrespectful to your fellow classmates and instructor. Tardiness is arriving after the exact start of class time and interrupting the classroom session. After the fourth tardy, a student will be marked absent on each day that he or she is late to class.

·  Leaving early is also disruptive unless you’ve discussed it with your instructor before class and it is approved.

·  If you are absent, it is your responsibility to get the materials you missed BEFORE the next day of class. Do not ask me for them in class when you return from your absence.

Assignments

·  Assignments will be distributed in class and posted in Blackboard for your reference.

·  All missed work will equal a zero; there will be no makeup work.

·  Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Late work may not be accepted. If it is accepted there will be points deducted for the late work.

·  All assignments must be typed (in black ink), double-spaced, with an easy to read font in size 12 properly headed and stapled. Finally, all assignments should be cited by the APA format.

Exams & Speeches

·  You will be assigned specific speech days for the two required speeches. You will present on your assigned day only. If you are absent on your assigned speech day, you will receive a zero.

·  There are no makeup exams for the midterm or final. If you miss class, you will receive a zero.

Writing & Citation Help

The Writing Center
Classroom Office Building (CLO)
Room 263-265
219-989-2200

University Library
Student Union & Library Building
Room 200
219-989-2224

Purdue Online Writing Lab
APA Citation[1]

Classroom Conduct

·  At all times, students should demonstrate respect for fellow classmates, the staff, and the facility of Purdue University Calumet. Students will refrain from disruptive talking, rude entries and departures, sleeping, and doing work for other classes.

·  If a student is disruptive in class (using profanity, a loud-abrasive tone, inappropriate language, or acts in a bizarre manner), he/she will be asked to leave the class.

·  Respect your fellow students and refrain from talking while they are presenting.

·  There is zero tolerance on cell phone use (and other electronic devices that have not been previously approved by instructor) in this class. When you walk into class, please put your phone on vibrate, silent or turn it off. In fact, please put it away to avoid the temptation of using it. No answering telephone calls, text messaging or taking pictures in the classroom. Please ask permission before using laptops, iPads or any other technological device.

·  Sleeping in class is not allowed. If you are found sleeping, you will be asked to leave class, which will result in an absence.

·  Refrain from packing up your bags before class ends. This is rude and distracting to not only me, but to your fellow students.

·  Children are not permitted in the classroom

Diversity Statement

Learning to respect the diversity of others is a crucial aspect of this course. It is vital that you make thoughtful language choices in your speaking, writing, and interactions. Avoid any language or discourse that could be considered profane, racist, sexist, ageist, and/or homophobic. If I notice you using language that is offensive or rude, you will be asked to leave my class. This class will create an atmosphere that welcomes each and every student, and I will not allow any individual to disrupt that with offensive language or behavior.

ADA Statement

If you are a student with a documented disability who will require academic/classroom accommodations in this course, contact the Office of Disability Resources (ODR) to discuss specific needs. The ODR is located on the third floor of the Student Union & Library Building, Room 341. If accommodations are approved by that office, you must provide me with a copy of the official accommodations letter as soon as it is received in order to obtain accommodations. Contact the Office of Disability Resources by calling (219) 989-2455 or 219 989-2454 or emailing .

Student Code of Conduct

Each student is an important member of our class and has a responsibility to him/herself, to the instructor, and to his/her classmates to support and contribute to this learning community. The code of conduct was established to ensure that all students have a clear understanding of expectations your instructor has regarding your conduct in class. Please review the following responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of each student to:

1. Treat all other students, instructor, and guests with dignity and respect in face-to-face interaction and electronic communications;
2. Comply with the Code of Ethics for Computing and Information Resources and the Policy for Access and Use of Electronic Mail Resources from Purdue University Calumet Student Handbook;
3. Students are required to perform all the work specified by the instructor, and they are responsible for the content and integrity of that work;

Any cases of academic dishonesty will be dealt with severely. The following are examples of academic dishonesty:

1. Knowingly represents work of others as one’s own;
2. Uses or obtains unauthorized assistance in any academic work;
3. Gives fraudulent assistance to another student;
4. Furnishes false information or other misuses of college documents.

Civility Policy

Purdue University Calumet places a priority on student learning. We value inherent worth and dignity of every person, thereby fostering a community of mutual respect. We believe that in order to achieve these ideals, all Purdue University Calumet students are expected, while in the role as student or representative of the university, to exhibit and practice civil behaviors, defined as behaviors that:

1. Respect faculty, staff, fellow students, guests, and all university property, policies, rules and regulations;
2. Take responsibility for one’s choices and actions;
3. Accept consequences of one’s inappropriate choices and actions;
4. Communicate in a professional and courteous manner in all forms, and at all times, whether verbal, non-verbal or written.

Ethics Policy

Ethics are an integral part of being a student and a professional. Academic integrity is the hallmark of this University. Therefore, Purdue University Calumet does not tolerate academic dishonesty in any form. Any student engaged in a breach of integrity risks sanctions in both the academic and conduct arenas. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized use of other’s intellectual property (plagiarism), using another student’s work on a project, or assignment, cheating on a test and lying to an instructor or other university employee. Such actions will result in a failing grade on the assignment with the strong possibility of course failure. You will also be referred to the Office of the Dean of Students for instructions on your student rights and resources. (See the Purdue University student handbook for full details.) Each individual instructor also will report any case of academic dishonesty to the Basic Course Director, Dr. Cathy Gillotti, , Porter 114D, 989-2009.

Definition of Academic Dishonesty

Purdue prohibits dishonesty in connection with any University activity. Cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the University are examples of dishonesty (University Regulations, Part 5, Section III, B, 2, a). Furthermore, the University Senate has stipulated that the commitment of acts of cheating, lying, and deceit in any of their diverse forms (such as the use of ghost-written papers, the use of substitutes for taking examinations, the use of illegal cribs, plagiarism, and copying during examinations) is dishonest and must not be tolerated. Moreover, knowingly to aid and abet, directly or indirectly, other parties in committing dishonest acts is in itself dishonest (University Senate Document 72-18, December 15, 1972).

Emergency Information

An information sheet, with instructions for various types of possible emergencies, is posted in each room on campus. These possibilities include criminal activity, fire, medical emergencies, and noises sounding like gunshots. Students are strongly encouraged to review this instruction sheet carefully and acquaint themselves with these important guidelines.

Scholarship Information

If you earn an A in this course and have served your community in some way, you qualify to apply for the Com 114 scholarship. It is a merit scholarship of $500 and recipients are chosen from a pool of applicants. In addition to the completed application form, please submit a 300-word essay that describes your community service and a letter of reference that verifies your service. The application deadline each year is June 1. You can find information about the Com 114 Scholarship[2] on the Financial Aid page, on the Purdue University Calumet home web page: and in your textbook.

Course Assignment Point Values

Note: Grades will not be curved. It is important to earn as many points possible on each assignment.

Assignment / Possible Points / Your Points /
Workbook Assignments / 50 points
David & Goliath Speech / 50 points
Small Group Assignment / 50 points
Informative Speech / 100 points
Persuasive Speech / 100 points
Midterm Exam (Chapter 1-7, 9 & 10) / 100 points
Final Exam (Chapter 11-16) / 100 points
Attendance/Participation Points / 50 points
Instructor Points / 50 points
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TOTAL POINTS / 650

Note: As your graded work is returned to you, keep track of your points so you know exactly how you are doing throughout the entire semester. You will also be able to view your grades in Blackboard.

Grading Scale

Points / Grade / Percentage /
630-650 / A+ / 100-97%
611-629 / A / 94-96%
610-585 / A- / 93-90%
584-565 / B+ / 89-87%
564-540 / B / 86-83%
539-520 / B- / 82-80%
519-500 / C+ / 79-77%
499-475 / C / 76-73%
474-455 / C- / 72-70%
454-435(not passing) / D+ / 69-67%
434-410(not passing) / D / 66-63%
409-390(not passing) / D- / 62-60%
Below 390 (definitely not passing) / F

Right of Revision

The instructor reserves the right to change any statements, policies or scheduling as necessary. Students will be informed promptly of any and all changes.

Semester Schedule (t/r)

DATE / DUE TODAY / LECTURE MATERIAL / ASSIGNED WORK /
Week 1 / Welcome
Introductions / Read Ch. 1
Chapter 1 / Intro to Communication / Read Ch. 2
Week 2 / Chapter 2 / Perception / Read Ch. 3
Chapter 3 / Listening / Read Ch. 4
Week 3 / Chapter 4 / Verbal Communication / Read Ch. 5
Chapter 5 / Non Verbal Communication
Object Speeches Assigned / Read Ch. 6
Week 4 / Chapter 6 / Interpersonal Communication / Read Ch. 7
Chapter 7 / Communication Climates
Object Speeches / DUE: Object Speeches
Week 5 / Communication Climates / Read Ch. 9
Chapter 9 / Small Group Communication / Read Ch. 10
Week 6 / Chapter 10 / Small Group Problem Solving
Small Group Assignment
Week 7 / Small Group Assignment
Small Group Assignment
Week 8 / Midterm Review / Read Ch. 11&15
Midterm Exam
Week 9 / SPRING BREAK!
(NO CLASS)
SPRING BREAK!
(NO CLASS)
Week 10 / Ch. 11 & 15 / Informative Speeches Assigned
Organization
Research
Student Conferences / Read Ch. 12 &13
Ch. 12 &13 / Topic Approval
Delivery
Research
Critiquing Speeches Delivery / Read Ch. 14
Week 11 / Ch. 14 / Outline
Reference Page
Impromptu Speeches
Work Day / OUTLINES DUE
Informative Speeches
Week 12 / Informative Speech / Read Ch. 16
Informative Speech Persuasive Speech Assigned
Organization
Mark an Outline
Delivery / Read Ch. 16
Week 13 / Topic Approval
Reference Page
Work Day
Persuasive Speeches Continued
Week 14 / View speeches
Critique together
Outline together
Work day (thesis statement, sources, virtual library)
Persuasive Speech Prep Day
Week 15 / Persuasive Speeches
Persuasive Speeches
Week 16 / Persuasive Speeches
Final Exam Review
Week 17
May 5 / FINAL EXAM TBA
May 7

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[1] http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

[2] http://webs.purduecal.edu/ofasa/scholarships-2/