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Syllabus COMM-2025-C20 - Fundamentals of Communication NC Fundamentals of Communication Course Syllabus Volunteer State Community College Term: Fall 2022 Course Information COMM 2025: Fundamental of Communication Instructor: M Buc, MSC Michele.Buc@volstate.edu (mailto:Michele.Buc@volstate.edu) COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an introduction to the communication process, interpersonal communication, group discussion, and public speaking. Students are required to prepare and deliver presentations. [This course was previously COM 100 and SPCH 1010.] Credits: 3 Prerequisites: Acceptable placement scores or completion of all Learning Support Competencies in Reading and Writing or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 0810 and READ 0810 as determined by placement. COURSE FORMAT This is an online course. In an online course, most course activities are completed online. Typically, there are no required face-to-face sessions within the course and no requirements for on-campus activity. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES General Education Goals and Outcomes https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/home/9062686 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills as assessed by five competencies on the Research Presentation Rubric. Departmental Outcomes Students will demonstrate the ability to create audience-centered messages. Students will demonstrate the ability to deliver messages through appropriate media. Students will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate messages. Course Objectives Upon the successful completion of this course, you will be able to: 1. Distill a primary purpose into a single, compelling statement. 2. Order major points in a reasonable and convincing manner based on that purpose. 3. Develop ideas using appropriate rhetorical patterns (e.g., narration, example, comparison/contrast, classification, cause/effect, definition). 4. Employ correct diction, syntax, usage, grammar, and mechanics. 5. Manage and coordinate basic information gathered from multiple sources. 6. Demonstrate poised oral delivery when speaking to an audience, group or dyad. 7. Understand theories of human/interpersonal/group/mediated communication. 8. Demonstrate understanding of one’s own communication style, skills, and needs, including presentation apprehension. 9. Participate in small group discussions and activities to apply communication concepts. COURSE TOPICS AND SCHEDULE The following general topics will be covered in this course: Fundamentals of human communication Communication elements https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); Communication elements Interpersonal Communication Communication in groups, teams, and organizations Public communication Be sure to follow the Course Schedule (/d2l/common/dialogs/quickLink/quickLink.d2l? ou=9062686&type=content&rcode=tbr_test-31003812) for a more detailed listing and all assignment due dates. Required Materials TEXTBOOK Understanding Human Communication, 14e. Adler, Rodman & Dupre, Oxford University Press. You may purchase the textbook at the Vol State campus bookstore (https://www.bkstr.com/volunteerstateccstore/home). If you prefer to purchase an eBook look for this ISBN 978-0-19-092570-3 REQUIRED SOFTWARE For this course, you will need to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. Vol State students have access to Microsoft Office 365 for their personal use. I recommended you use Office 365 for file storage and writing papers if you don't already have the most current version of Microsoft Word on your home computer or laptop. For additional information, please see the Vol State IT Knowledge Base article, Install Microsoft Office 365 for Students (https://volstate.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/KB/ArticleDet?ID=58304). GENERAL TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS For this course, you will need to have reliable Internet access. See this list of Technical Requirements (https://volstate.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/KB/ArticleDet?ID=65143) for general hardware and software requirements. You will also need access to a recording device that can produce high quality video (full body of speaker, scan of audience, and scan of presentation aids) and high quality audio, as well as the ability to produce files that can be compressed (if needed) for uploading. Assignments and Grading GRADING SCALE https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); All assignments are due on Sundays each week no later than 11:30pm CST (with the exception of the last assignment, which is notated in the Course Due Dates page) No extra credit is offered for this course All assignment due dates are posted in the Course Due Dates page. Students have two business days to review assignment grades and feedback once graded assignments have been added to the eLearn gradebook and assignment feedback area. Once this time period has passed, students relinquish their right to challenge or question graded items. It is the students responsibility to review grades as they are posted and contact the instructor within two business days with questions. Final Course Grades: No changes to final course grades will be made once grades have been submitted at the end of the semester, regardless of the reason; even if I have made a mathematical error or a typo. Check your grades often. • If you do all that is required for each assignment, you will earn a "C" • If you do all that is required and you demonstrate an above average ability to disseminate concepts and put in extra effort, you will earn a "B” • If you meet all requirements for a "B" and you have demonstrated superior understanding and have provided insightful analysis, you will earn an "A” A: 900-1000 points B: 800-899 points C: 700-799 points D: 600-699 points F: less than 599 points ASSIGNMENTS All assignments are due by Sunday at 11:59pm CST each week except when noted Course Assignments and Their Values Assignment Points Quizzes (14 at 20 points each; the lowest quiz grade dropped) 260 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); Quizzes Quizzes are due on Sundays each week no later than 11:30pm CST. Quizzes are objective, multiple-choice, and based on reading assignments, one for each chapter. You will take your quizzes in eLearn. You have one attempt at each quiz. The one lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester. All quizzes must be taken during the week we cover that content. The course is set up NOT to allow you to see the questions you missed or the correct answers after you take the quiz. This is to ensure security of the quiz questions. Please refer to the weekly schedule for reading assignments and quiz dates. Discussion Board Posts and replies are due no later than Sundays at 11:30pm CST each week. Your grade for a posting assignment will be determined by the quality of insight you provide. The discussion board is not a place to voice your opinion. This is a place for you to incorporate concepts and vocabulary from the text to demonstrate your understanding of the material. Your input should demonstrate your Discussions (5 at 50 points each) (1 at 20 points) 270 Presentation Outlines (Story 50 points, Research 100 points) 150 Presentations (Story 100 points, Research 150 points) *TBR Policy requires students to present both presentations in order to pass the course regardless of otherwise grade earned 250 Practice Research Presentation self-review and improvement plan 50 Personal Story Peer review 20 Total 1000 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); your understanding of the material. Your input should demonstrate your knowledge of the topic and must reference and the text. Each student is responsible for submitting one original discussion posting and at least two responses to fellow students' original posts. No late discussions can be submitted for any reason. For further guidelines, see the instructions under "Weekly Discussions" under the "Discussions" tab. Graded discussion board assignments are the equivalent of class discussions; they are the chance for you to exchange ideas with classmates and to demonstrate your understanding of and ability to apply concepts studied. Weekly Discussion Guidelines Graded discussion board assignments are the equivalent of class discussions; they are the chance for you to exchange ideas with classmates and to demonstrate your understanding of and ability to apply concepts studied. Earn up to 30 points for the original post. Earn up to 20 points for each response posts. Please respond to at least 2 other students’ original posts. Postings will not earn credit unless posted on the proper board. Every week's postings are clearly labeled. Posts must be submitted during the week that the discussion board is scheduled to be open. No early or late posts can be accepted, regardless of the reason. As with a classroom, if you miss class, you cannot make up the opportunity to participate in that day's conversation. Original Posts Post directly in the discussion window. Do not attach a Word document. Submit your original post at least a few days before the weekly deadline; this gives others time to respond to you. Do not make all of your posts on the same day! To earn full  points for your original post, you will be graded on the following criteria: type in Standard American Academic English using proper punctuation, syntax, structure, and spelling clear, thorough, specific, and original at least 150 words; fully-developed ideas in 2 to 3 paragraphs uses terminology from the text and provides parenthetical citations if referring to outside sources, cite sources appropriately furthering the discussion rather than repeating ideas minimal grammar/mechanical errors https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); minimal grammar/mechanical errors Response Posts Reply directly in the discussion window. Do not attach a Word document. Move the conversation forward as this is a discussion. Do not make your posts and replies on the same day. To earn full points, you will be graded on the following criteria: type in Standard American Academic English using proper punctuation, syntax, structure, and spelling clear, thorough, specific, and original at least 75 words; fully-developed ideas in 2 to 3 paragraphs furthering the discussion rather than repeating ideas minimal grammar/mechanical errors moves conversation forward Presentations Presentations are due on Sunday no later than 11:30pm CST unless otherwise noted. In order to pass this course, you must record, deliver, and upload both presentations in front of a live audience of at lest 5 human beings above the age of 16. See specific assignment instructions for the Tell Your Story Presentation and the Research Presentation in the Content Area entitled "Personal Story" and "Research Presentation". Pay particular attention to the dress code, outline expectations, and evaluation rubrics for both assignments. Submit typed outlines into the dropbox before you submit your videos. Upload presentations to the designated discussion board, submit peer reviews to the designated discussion board, and submit self reviews to the dropbox. For presentations to be graded, students must have topics approved by the instructor, dress appropriately according to the dress code, have an audience according to the instructions, and submit BOTH the Preparation Outline and the Key Word Outline outline BEFORE delivering the presentation (even if the outline is too late to be graded). Preparation outlines must receive an acceptable Turnitin.com report. See Turnitin instructions. Students cannot earn points on presentations they submitted to another course (e.g. Public Speaking) for which they earned credit. Instructor approval is required to use research or language submitted for another class. https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); You are responsible for arranging your own audience for each presentation. See Audience Requirements (/d2l/common/dialogs/quickLink/quickLink.d2l? ou=8684573&type=content&rcode=TBR-40491285). Points will be deducted for failing to meet the filming requirements. You must address all instructions for filming (such as lighting and noise control) and must show the speaker’s face, upper half of the body, and hands. The presenter must face the camera during recording. The audience must face the presenter during recording. The recording must show the speakers Key Word Outline prior to delivery. The recording must show the audience before the presentation, once during the presentation, and once following the presentation. Recording must have clear audio and video of speaker. Videos may NOT be spliced or edited. Refer to Filming Requirements. Points will be deducted from your presentation for failing to meet the filming requirements. You must address all instructions for filming (such as lighting and noise control) and must show the speaker’s whole body (or knees up) and hands. Refer to Filming Requirements. Dress Code for Presentations Students are required to follow the dress code outlined in the content area of eLearn in order to deliver their presentations. Failure to follow the dress code will result in a zero for that presentation. Course Policies 1. All assignments are due on Sundays no later than 11:30pm CST each week except when otherwise noted 2. No extra credit is offered in this course 3. No late work is accepted in this course 4. Students are responsible for keeping up with due dates 5. Students shall follow the Email Etiquette protocol listed below 6. Emails and eLearn are checked Mon-Thurs 8:30am-4:00pm. Messages sent after 4:00pm on Thursdays will not be addressed until the following week. I do not check emails or eLearn in the evenings or on weekends. 7. Some may find information in this course to be new and challenging. It is OK to be uncomfortable. Challenge your paradigm. 8. Before learning how to communicate with others, you must first know who you are, where you came from and why you feel the way you do about https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); you are, where you came from and why you feel the way you do about certain people and topics. Once you are able to see your own perspective, then you will be able to see the world through someone else’s eyes. 9. In order to see, “outside your own paradigm”, expect to become uncomfortable with the status quo. 10. Online discussion is required, as well as listening. Respect one another enough to listen and to demonstrate concern for others. Respect the student and instructor even if you disagree with their perspective. We are creating an environment where we all feel comfortable to speak openly. A disagreement is not negative. How one handles the disagreement determines positivity and negativity. Always speak with respect. 11. Group assignments are realistic and a component of most organizational structures, as well as this class. 12. The instructor reserves the right to change the schedule and the assignments as deemed necessary but plenty of notice and respect will be given. 13. DO YOUR ABSOLUTE BEST! COMMUNICATION Always address instructors as "Dr.". If an instructor does not hold a terminal degree, address them as "Professor". Never address an instructor by their first name. Do not address instructors as "Miss", "Mrs.", "Ms.", or "Mr.". Emails and eLearn are checked Mon-Thurs 8:30am-4:00pm. Messages sent after 4:00pm on Thursdays will not be addressed until the following week. I do not check emails or eLearn in the evenings or on weekends. Email Include a subject line Include name, Course Number, and Course Section Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases. Use standard fonts (TNR, Calibri, or Arial) Do not send large attachments without permission https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication Respect the privacy of other class members Use full sentences, proper punctuation, correct grammar, etc. Include a signature with return contact information (signature should include name, pronouns used, and phone or email) Department Policies and Procedures REUSING WORK Students cannot earn points on outlines or presentations they submitted to another course for which they have earned credit or are currently earning credit (ex. COMM 2025 and COMM 2045 in the same or subsequent semesters). If you want to resubmit work after a previous but uncredited attempt at a COMM course, or if your presentation will use research or writing done for another course, contact your instructor for approval before submission. Note that Turnitin.com reports generated in outline dropboxes will reveal previously submitted work. STORY SLAM Each semester students will watch and vote for their favorite personal story presentation submitted in the discussion board. During the Fall semester students will have the opportunity to be involved in the College wide story slam, your instructor will provide additional information. PRESENTATIONS The Tennessee Board of Regents requires all COMM 2025 students to submit both the Personal Story Presentation and the Research Presentation in order to pass the course, regardless of grade otherwise earned. CAMERAS/RECORDING POLICY Students will be required to record presentations. These videos are for self- review, class review, and/or instructor grading. Files must be saved in a format that can be uploaded into YouTube for posting into eLearn. NOTE: No recordings in COMM 2025 classes can be made, viewed, or distributed without the express permission of the subject(s). This means that no unauthorized recordings can be made in the classroom/virtual classroom, and no https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Previous?pId=85819345 https://elearn.volstate.edu/d2l/le/content/9062686/navigateContent/294/Next?pId=85819345 javascript:void(0); videos posted by or for students can be viewed by or shared with anyone outside the class. GRADE OF INCOMPLETE: The “I” (Incomplete) indicates that the student has not completed the requirements for the course during the semester for extenuating and unavoidable circumstances. The mark of “I” will not be given unless the instructor is reasonably certain that it is possible for the student to complete the requirements for the course during the subsequent semester and receive a passing grade. All work must be completed (or an extension of the “I” requested) by one week before the first day of final exams for the next semester or the “I” will be converted to an F. ATTENDANCE REPORTING FOR FINANCIAL AID: Students who are receiving Title IV financial assistance (Pell Grant, Student Loan or SEOG Grant) must regularly attend class or be subject to repay PART or ALL of the Federal Financial Aid received for the semester. To be marked as attending this class for financial aid purposes, you must complete the Attendance Reporting Requirements, which are identified in the Course Due Dates. Attendance reporting later in the semester for financial aid purposes will be based on the student’s last discussion posting or quiz submission, whichever is earliest. 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