Overview |
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This course provides the student with a theoretical and practical survey of the field of speech communication,
including the opportunity to practice competencies with
feedback to enhance communication confidence
Course Prerequisites/Co-requisites:
Fluency in Standard American English. Recommend proficiency in reading and writing at English 111
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- comprehend and apply communication principles in personal, small group, and public situations
- report increased self-confidence in communication settings
- express their ideas with verbal fluency
- apply knowledge of nonverbal communication in sending and receiving messages
- demonstrate critical thinking competencies
- demonstrate the ability to organize information
- adapt messages and behaviors to different communication contexts
- employ appropriate listening and responding behaviors
- demonstrate understanding
and respect for cultural and social diversity
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Materials |
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Grading |
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Your course grade will be determined by the successful completion of the following assignments:
Assignment |
Points |
% of Grade |
Syllabus Quiz |
15 |
2% |
Dimensions of Self Activity |
50 |
7% |
Informative Speech on Culture |
60 |
8% |
Interpersonal Communication Film Paper |
100 |
14% |
Group Project and Participation |
120 |
16% |
Group Project Role Reflection |
30 |
4% |
Persuasive Speech Analysis |
75 |
10% |
Five Discussion Boards (20 pts each) |
100 |
13% |
Exam 1 (Chapters 1-7) |
100 |
13% |
Exam 2 (Chapters 8-14) |
100 |
13% |
Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Please note that you must also pass both proctored exams in order to pass the course, regardless of your scores on the other assignments. Additionally, if you do not complete the Informative Speech and Exam 1, you will not be allowed to complete the group project.
Grade |
Points |
Percent |
A |
675-750 |
90-100 |
B |
600-674 |
80-89 |
C |
525-599 |
70-79 |
D |
450-524 |
60-69 |
F |
0-449 |
0-59 |
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Exams |
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There are 3 exams in this course.
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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Beginning the Course |
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Last Updated:
May 5, 2015
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