Interpersonal Communications Communication Studies 100

INSTRUCTOR: Georgie Monahan VOICE MAIL/PHONE: (714) 432-5006 Office: L&L 218 Office Hours: Mon/Wed-5-6

Tuesday-11.30-12.30 Thursday-11.30-12.30 Virtual hour

Email: gmonahan@occ.cccd.edu

WEB PAGE ADDRESS: http://occonline.occ.cccd.edu/online/gmonahan Or Google my full name

TEXT: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS by Julia Woods, latest Ed.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Communicating with others is an activity we all do with a fair amount of expertise. However, there are many times when communication creates feelings of dissatisfaction, confusion, or other unexpected outcomes. Improving the way we manage such situations often requires that we develop a sense that allows us to see communication in new ways. That is the aim of this course: a better understanding of interpersonal communication situations giving you the opportunity to improve the ways we manage them. We will be examining communication from many perspectives, including perception, self- concept, feelings and language, nonverbal, listening, relationships, self-disclosure, and conflict resolution through an intercultural perspective.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this class, you will be able to:

1. Identify and distinguish interpersonal and intrapersonal communication theories and concepts and apply to personal communication behavior.

2. Identify and demonstrate intrapersonal awareness of self-concept, self-

esteem, perception, and emotions as related to personal and professional interactions.

3. Identify and demonstrate interpersonal communication skills in areas including listening, nonverbal behaviors, language ownership, communication climate management, intercultural and gender similarities and differences, and behaviors that resolve conflict.

4. Distinguish and utilize concepts for developing and improving friendships,

committed relationships, and the understanding of gender differences. ASSIGNMENTS: There will be several assignments designed to support you in applying and practicing what we read and talk about in class. You will receive points for each project and exam and your total will determine your final grade. The following describes the various projects:

Individual Participation including Shares-100 points-Here is your opportunity to demonstrate that you are keeping up with the reading assignments, attending every class and being on time, participating in exercises, are making observations about various interactions you have with your relationships, and just overall contributing in a constructive way to class. Additionally, there is a more formal way of sharing in this class, too. Everyone must participate in this communication and sharing process. Please see web site for more specific information on sharing in class.

Assertiveness Project-100 points-This is probably the most valuable assignment because it asks you to apply what we are talking about in class as well as getting you to pay attention to the communication choices you are making in a relationship. This project is divided into 4 stages, 3 of which will be typed and one will be done orally with notes in a small group. All papers will be typed and turned in on time. I do not accept late papers. See details and guidelines on the web site.

Film Analysis Project-100 points-This is your opportunity to demonstrate your ability to recognize concepts in others by watching a film. You will pick the chapter that best supports your analysis and offer examples of how the chapter’s concepts are exhibited through the various behaviors and interactions of the film’s characters. All papers will be typed and turned in on time. I do not accept late papers. See details and guidelines on the web site.

Journals-120 points-This is your opportunity to reflect on each chapter you read and discuss in class. You will be given a prompt to answer and turn in for points. All journal entries will be typed and turned in on time. I do not accept late papers. See details and guidelines on the web site.

Exams-150 points-There will be 3 exams; each exam will be worth 50 points. You will be tested on three chapters at a time. The schedule indicates when you will be

tested and which chapters will be on the exam. You will need 3 Scantrons. There will be NO make-up exams unless you have arranged an alternative time with me.

A word about honesty in this class—the OCC Honesty Statement will be followed. I expect all standards of ethical behavior to be upheld in all project work and in test taking. Anything else is simply your loss.

Success from Day 1in this class includes your ability to:

• Speak in a complete thought, an audible level; be clear enough for everyone

to understand you • Ask questions, interact in groups and engage others in classroom topics, as

well as share personal experiences and opinions. • Listen and maintain a responsive level in your communication. • Understand college classroom vocabulary, instructions, others opinions and

should show an ability to recall and apply class information. • Apply the course material to your own experiences, write about your

experiences in relationship to the course, construct coherent sentences with acceptable spelling, punctuation, and organize ideas around a clear and specific thesis in essay form.

These skills will give you the ability to do a decent job in this class. If you feel uncomfortable in any way about the above, come and talk to me and together, we will assess the situation and make the appropriate decision.

Each of the above assignments and exams contribute to these totals on a 90%, 80%, etc. scale. Therefore, to pass the class, you will need at least 70%, or a C on each assignment for a final minimum of 399 points.

Total Grading/Points: 570-513=A 512-456=B 455-399=C 398-342=D 341-000=F

Again, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to see me. I am available to talk to. In fact, I very much enjoy visiting with my students. Please refer to this and the schedule and any handout material throughout our time together. It will support you planning and organizing to meet the class requirements.

The following page is the schedule for the

SPRING Semester ’14, Tues/Thurs, 5.30-6.55. This could change—have it on hand & make sure you are informed!

Spring’14 Weekly Schedule

Date Class Prep: Assignments/Reading

1/28&30 Week 1

Introduction of class & Overview of semester/assignments Introduction of students

2/4&6 Week 2

Read & be prepared to discuss Chapter 1- A First Look CH 1’s discussion continues

2/11&13 Week 3

Read & be prepared to discuss Chapter 10-Friendships… + Journal for CH 1 Due

CH 10’s discussion continues

2/18&20 Week 4

CH 11’s discussion begins CH 11 cont. + Journal for CH 10 & 11 Due

2/25&27 Week 5

(Tues)-Stage 1 Assertiveness Due + Test preparation discussion

3/4&6 Week 6

TEST 1- CH 1, 10, 11 Read & be prepared to discuss Chapter 4-World of Words

3/11&13 Week 7

Read & be prepared to discuss Chapter 5-Beyond Words + Journal for CH 4 Due

3/18&20 Week 8

Read & be prepared to discuss Chapter 6-Listening + Journal for CH 5 Due

EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST ONE SHARE COMPLETED CH 6’s discussion continues + Journal for CH 6 Due

3/24-28 SPRING BREAK

4/1&3 Week 9

(TUES)-Test #2 – CH 4, 5, 6 + 2 Assertiveness Due Read Chapter 7-Emotions…

4/8&10 Week 10

Stage 3 Assertiveness Due-Completed In Class 7 Read & be prepared to discuss Chapter 7

4/15&17 Week 11

CH 7’s discussion continues Stage 4 Assertiveness Due + Read & be prepared to discuss Chapter 8-Communication Climates

4/22&24 Week 12

CH 8’s discussion continues+ Journal CH 7 EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST TWO SHARES COMPLETED CH 9-Managing Conflict+ Journal CH 8

4/29&5/1 Week 13

CH 9’s discussion cont. + Journal for CH 9 Due

(TH) Test #3 – CH 7, 8, 9

5/6&8 Week 14

Film Analysis Due + CH 3-Perception

5/13&15 Week 15

CH 3 + CH 2-Self-Concept discussion + Journal for CH 3 Due Final day for shares + Chapter 2 + Journal for CH 2 Due

5/20&22 Week 16

LAST DAYS OF CLASS-Scheduled Interviews for final grade during class meeting times