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COMM 101 - SYLLABUS
last updated 2/22/2010
| Thur. |
1/14 |
Introduction to the Course | What is Communication? Why study it? |
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TOPIC I - Foundations of Communication |
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| Tues. |
1/19 |
Communication Terms. [ HC Ch. 1 ] | Perception? |
| Thur. | 1/21 | Communication and Identity.[ HC Ch. 2 ] |
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"Six Word Profile" presentations begin |
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TOPIC II - Message Design and Public Communication |
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| Tues. | 1/26 | Introduction to Research. [ “Term Research Project” Assignment ] | Sample Research Topics |
| Thur. | 1/28 | Listening and Critical Thinking [ HC Ch.5 ] [ "Six Word Profile" presentations end ] |
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Application paper #1 due: 1/28 |
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| Tues. | 2/2 | Finding & Evaluating Sources. [ HC Ch. 10 ] | Issues in Message Construction. | Topics Due |
| Thur. | 2/4 | MEET IN THE LIBRARY (lower-level, electronic classroom) | Message Construction, con't |
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Term Research Topics due today: 2/2 |
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| Tues. | 2/9 | Introduction to Speech #1 | Message Organization. [ HC Ch. 12; "AMTOBUL" Handout ] |
| Thur. | 2/11 | Outlining. [ "Preparing Materials..." Handout; | "Informative Sample Outline" pdf ] |
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[Completed, initialed library exercise due today: 2/11 ] |
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| Tues. | 2/16 | Introductions and Conclusions. | Using "turnitin.com" | Class Workshop session |
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ROUND I - "The Status Quo Speech" (3 - 4 Minutes) |
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| Thur. | 2/18 | Speeches - Group A |
| Tues. | 2/23 |
Speeches - Group B |
| Thur. | 2/25 | Organizing messages - Defining Issues - "Using Support Effectively". [ HC CH. 14 ] |
| Tues. |
3/2 |
Information and Support. [ HC Ch. 11 & ] Types of Support and Proof | Review Session |
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Bibliography assignment due today: 3/2 |
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| Thur. |
3/4 |
Mid-Term Exam |
| Spring Break | ||
| Tues. |
3/16 |
Media Literacy. [ CIOL 12 ] -- Speech II Draft Outlines due in class |
| ROUND II - "The Issues Speech" (5 - 6 Minutes) | ||
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3/18 |
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3/23 |
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| Thur. | 3/25 | Speeches - Group A |
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TOPIC III - Persuasion |
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| Tues. |
3/30 |
Review & Intro. to Persuasion. [ CIOL Ch. 17 ] [ "PERSUASION" Handout ] |
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4/1 |
Persuasion Theory. [ Intro to Audience Analysis ] | Persuasive Thought Patterns |
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Easter Break |
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4/6 |
Persuasion Strategy and Analysis. Persuasive Appeals and Purposes. |
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ROUND III - "The Persuasive Speech" (5 - 7 Minutes) |
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| Thur. |
4/8 |
Speeches - Group C |
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Group C Audience Analysis Paper due 24 hours before today (etc.) |
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| Tues. |
4/13 |
Speeches - Group A |
| Thurs. |
4/15 |
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| Tues. |
4/20 |
Founders Day (no class) |
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TOPIC IV - Codes and Culture |
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| Thur. |
4/22 |
Nonverbal Communication [ CIOL Ch. 6 ] [ Earth Day! ] |
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4/27 |
Verbal Communication. [ HC Ch. 3 ] |
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4/29 |
What is Culture? [ CIOL Ch. 4 ] |
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5/4 |
Summing it Up | Exam REVIEW |
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