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pic Course Syllabus College of Humanities COM/100 asylum to conference Copyright 2012, 2010, 2008 by University of Phoenix. al one(a) rights reserved. Course Description This course is an introduction to the field of colloquy with emphasis on the history of communication study, concepts important to every last(predicate) aras of communication, the contexts in which communication occurs, and the issues that must be faced by students of communication. The course serves as an introduction to the strands of communication interpersonal, small separates and teams, mass communication, organizational, intercultural, and rhetoric.Policies Faculty and students/learners leave be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents University policies You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subje ct to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of separately class.Policies may be slightly polar depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have late changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Beebe, S. A. , Beebe, S. J. , & Ivy, D. K. (2013). intercourse Principles for a lifetime (5th ed. ). Boston, MA Pearson/Allyn & Bacon. West, R. , & Turner, L. H. (2004). Introducing communication theory Analysis and application (2nd ed. ). Boston, MA McGraw-Hill. West, R. , & Turner, L. H. 2010). Introducing communication theory Analysis and application (4th ed. ). Boston, MA McGraw-Hill. All electronic materials are available on the student website. Week One Overview of Communication exposit payable Points Objectives Identify historical developments in communications. Identify communication models. Explain how communication reckons self-concept. interpret Read Ch. 1 of Introducing Communicat ion conjecture (2010). information Read Ch. 2 of Communication Principles of a Lifetime. yarn Read University of Phoenix Material The Contexts and Theories of Communication document located on the student website. Reading Read this calendar weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation move in class discussion. 2 posts on each 20 of four different days intervention Questions answer to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 on Day 3, DQ15 2 and 3 on Day 5 erudition team up drop off the acquire team up Charter. Day 7 10 Learning Team Charter Resource Learning Team Toolkit separate Complete the University of Phoenix Material Introduction to Communication Worksheet located Day 7 25 Introduction to Communication on the student website. Worksheet Week Two Verbal, Nonverbal, and Interpersonal Communication Details callable Points Objectives Distinguish between verbal and nonverbal messages. Recognize types of interpersonal com munication. Identify conflict management stages. Identify interview techniques. Reading Read Ch. 3 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Ch. of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Ch. 5 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Ch. 7 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Ch. 8 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Appendix A in Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. Two posts on 20 each of four different days Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 on Day 3,15 DQ 2 and 3 on Day 5 Learning Team Complete response of 250-300 words to the following Describe the positive and negative Day 4 10 Learning Team Exercises effects that a modern homunculus of communications has had on business and personal communications. Po st in the Main forum. Individual Complete the University of Phoenix Material Nonverbal, Interpersonal, and Textual Day 7 25 Nonverbal, Interpersonal, and Communication Worksheet located on the student website. Textual Communication Worksheet Learning Team Write a 500- to 750-word summary about the stages of conflict management. What steps will a Day 7 30 Conflict Resolution Paper team take to re calculate conflict? What are the consequences of exhibiting behavior that could have a negative effect on the team? Explain how you would handle the following situations A team member who does not submit his or her portion of an identification A team member who does not meet deadlines A team member who wants to control the completion of all assignments A team member who submits motion that is below team standards A team member who does not cite sources A team member who is not open to others ways of doing things A nature conflic t between two team members Team members who post derogatory messages directed at others Describe the different interview skills and techniques you used to collect information on conflict resolution methods from Learning Team members. order your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Week Three Small Group and Team Communications Details callable Points Objectives Identify elements of assort dynamics. Identify group development phases. Recognize characteristics of effective teams. Identify problem-solving steps. Reading Read Ch. 9 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Ch. 10 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. Two posts on 20 each of four different days Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 on Day 3,15 DQ 2 and 3 on Day 5 Learning Team Complete response of 250-300 words to the following Review Ch. 0 of Communication Day 4 10 Learning Team Exercises Principles for a Lifetime. Discuss any concept that a team member is having a demanding time understanding and quiz the importance and applic superpower of this weeks concepts to each team member and to society in general. Post in the Main forum. Learning Team book of instructions Take the Leadership and Group Dynamics Self-Assessment by clicking the link on the student Group Dynamics website. Discuss your individual results in the Learning Team forum. Individual Recall a small team or group you have been a part of. Day 7 55 Small Team and Group Paper Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper about your experience. Provide a brief description of the team or group. How many members did it include? What was its drive? Describe the behaviors the team or group exhibited as it went through each stage of development. Describe a problem the team or group encountered. What steps were taken to address and solve the problem? Was the team or group able to generate a successful solution? Why or wherefore not? Discuss the influence that leadershipor the lack of leadershiphad on the teams or groups ability to solve the problem. What style of leadership did the leader exhibit?What problem-solving steps were taken to resolve the situation? What steps would have produced better results? Explain whether the team or group was effective. Support your position by discussing goals, roles, ground rules, norms, and characteristics your team or group displayed.How did these characteristics affect the teams or groups ability to progress to its purpose and solve the problem it encountered? Analyze how communication contributed to cohesiveness. Identify and address how diversity or technology affected the team or group members ability to communicate with one anothe r to reach a resolution. Explain your thoughts on how goals, roles, ground rules, and norms help determine effectiveness. How did these characteristics affect the teams or groups ability to accomplish its purpose and solve the problem? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Week Four plenitude Communication and insertions Details Due Points Objectives Explain how mass communication influences society. Identify insertion techniques. Distinguish between informative and persuasive presentations. Reading Read Ch. 11 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Ch. 12 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Ch. 13 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Ch. 14 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. Two posts on 20 each of four different days Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 on Day 3,15 DQ 2 and 3 on Day 5 Learning Team Complete the following in 250-300 words Consider the speeches you have heard and the Day 4 10 Learning Team Exercises conferences you have attended in the past.Think about the speakers presentation style and discuss among team members the following Name of the speaker and the event at which he or she was speaking Nonverbal communication and body language used Voice reflections used Eye contact used Verbal communication used For the white-tie/written part of the assignment, Identify five or more presentation best practices. Post in the Main forum. Nongraded Activities and The best way to learn earthly concern speakingother than actually doing itis to observe other Preparation speakers in action and analyze what factors contributed to the strengths or weaknesses of Speech Analysis their presentations. Watch Randy Pauschs speech located on the student website. Complete the University of Phoenix Material Individual Speech Evaluation Form. Learning Team Create a 10- to 15-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation that traces the rise and fall ofDay 7 40 Americas Smoke Screen the tobacco industrys advertising campaigns from the 1920s to the present. insertion Develop a presentation that outlines strategies the tobacco industry used to improve its image and convince the public of its sincerity. Use an informative or persuasive come to illustrate how the tobacco industry demonstrated it is serious about its efforts to improve its image. Cite at least two references from University Library for every team member. Format your references consistent with APA guidelines. Deliver your presentation and submit your presentation institutionalize or link. For Local Campus students, these are oral presentations accompanied by Microso ft PowerPoint presentations. For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft PowerPoint presentations with notes. Week Five Special Issues and Research Methods in Communication Details Due Points Objectives Explain how diversity affects communication. Identify communication technologies. Recognize the role of ethical motive in communication. Identify research methods used in communication. Reading Read Ch. 6 of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Reading Read Ch. 3 of Introducing Communication Theory (2010). Reading Read Methods of Inquiry in Ch. 4 of Introducing Communication Theory (2004). Reading Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings. Participation Participate in class discussion. Two posts on 20 each of four different days Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ 1 on Day 3,15 DQ 2 and 3 on Day 5 Learning Team Complete the following Select two cultures other than your take and compare those cultures toDay 4 10 Learning Team Exercises your cultural background. Consider the following What are the differences in how men and women are viewed in each culture? List two social customs of each culture. How do they differ from your culture? Compare cultural values and how they differ from your culture. Refer to Ch. of Communication Principles for a Lifetime. Also complete the following as a team Discuss any concept that a team member is having a difficult time understanding. Examine the importance and applicability of this weeks concepts to each team member and to society in general. Post in the Main forum. Individual Read the instructions in the University of Phoenix Material New Business Product, and selectDay 7 60 New Business Analysis one option to complete the assignment.You can choose from the following options Option 1 Product Market Analysis Paper Option 2 New publi cizing Campaign Learning Team Resource Communication Research Methods Activity located on the student website Day 7 40 Special Issues Presentation Prepare an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation on special issues in communication.Discuss the following in your presentation as they relate to communication Diversity Ethics Technology Mass communication Include how these issues relate to each other. For instance, How do gender differences affect communication?How does technology affect communication between different cultures? Does diversity affect ethical decisions? How does technology affect ethical decision making? Identify the research approach typically used for each issue by pickax out the University of Phoenix Material Communication Research Methods Matrix. Include a summary of the matrix in your presentation. Deliver your presentation and submit your presentation file or link. For Local Campus students, these are oral presentations accompanied by Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. For Online and Directed Study students, these are Microsoft PowerPoint presentations with notes. Copyright University of Phoenix is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the unify States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Use of these marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. 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